The Cribyn Fell Race

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About The Race

The date of the 2014 race is Saturday the 26th 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 2013 results are now available.

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Race photos courtesy of Gill Stott
The Ascent
The Descent

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')

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 prize for breaking either course record.
  • Free post-race cake for everyone.
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The wise Pedwar looks on
 

Details

Date: Saturday 26th April
Time: 1pm
Race Category: AS (5.5mi / 3,100 ft)
Start: Cwm Gydi Camp,
GRID SO 024247
Entries: £5 On the day only
Age Limit: Over 16
Mens Record: Simon Barnby 52:59 (2013)
Womens Record: Helen Fines 61:46 (2013)
Organiser: Sean Taylor, sean_j_taylor@hotmail.co.uk 0790 565 3351


For more information see www.wfra.org.uk

Link to Google Map of Race Registration and Car Park

Recent announcements

  • 2013 Results and Photos The results are now available  2013 Results and race photos courtesy of Gill Stott here; The Ascent and The Descent
    Posted 28 Apr 2013 11:25 by Dave Austin
  • More Photos of the 2012 Race Here are a few more photos of the race courtesy of Crispin Flower, www.breconfans.org.uk/blog and if you enjoyed the Cribyn why not give the Brecon Fans ...
    Posted 22 Apr 2012 00:19 by Dave Austin
  • 2012 Results The results of the 2012 Cribyn Fell Race are now online and available here together with photos from Alastair Tye available here
    Posted 21 Apr 2012 12:57 by Dave Austin
  • 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
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