The Cribyn Fell Race

About The Race

The date of the 2012 race is Saturday the 21st April.

The Cribyn Fell Race is a classic of the Brecon Beacons. This is a fell race to please everyone- steep climbs, gradual climbs, fast descents, rough descents, fast ridge running, grass, rocks, river crossings and navigational choice. The entire race takes place on the open fell.

The 2011 results are now available.

and

Race photos by Alastair Tye here.

For the full route description, map and pictures of the course click here - Now updated with 3D Terrain View - but don't let it scare you!

Alastair Tye will once again be present taking photo's of the runners.

An A4 greyscale map of the route is now available for download here:

(right click to 'save_as')

For safety reasons participants should have navigational skills and mountain experience- EVEN IN FINE WEATHER. In accordance with FRA/WFRA rules competitors may be required to carry map, whistle, compass and wind- and/or waterproof full body cover.

Parking at Cwm Gydi is limited so please car share if possible. There are no toilets.

Cash prizes and bonus for breaking either course record.
Free post-race cake for everyone.

2010: Photography by Alastair Tye
www.fellrunningpictures.co.uk/cribyn2010.html

The wise Pedwar looks on

Details

Date:	Saturday 21st April
Time:	1pm
Race Category:	AS (5.5mi / 3,100 ft)
Start:	Cwm Gydi Camp, GRID SO 024247
Entries:	£4 On the day only
Age Limit:	Over 16

Mens Record:	Colin Donnelly 53:13 (1999)
Womens Record:	Helen Fines 64:34 (2009)

Organiser:	Helen Fines 07852 119 689 helen.fines@hotmail.co.uk

For more information see www.wfra.org.uk

Link to Google Map of Race Registration and Car Park

Recent announcements

2011 Results The results of this years race are now available here
Posted 15 May 2011 12:15 by Dave Austin
2011 Race Photos Alastair Tyes photos from this years race are available here
Posted 15 May 2011 12:14 by Dave Austin
Race Photographs Alastair Tye will once again be taking photo's of the runners.
Posted 15 Apr 2011 22:31 by Dave Austin
This years race Takes place on Saturday 14th May 2011.
Posted 15 Apr 2011 22:29 by Dave Austin
Runners Testimonial, 2010 Race Cracking day, cracking race. Loved it! I was upset at having missed Moel Eilio yet again but this race more than made up for it. A descent from hell followed ...
Posted 15 May 2010 13:26 by Dave Austin

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