
Betws-y-coed Trail Challenge
Principal Sponsor - Royal Oak Hotel, Betws-y-coed
29 & 30 November 2024
The original - since 2013 we have been refining the formula that makes a top-class trail race.
The team that became Mucky Boots first came together in 2013 in Betws-y-coed with an idea for a challenging and scenic trail race around Llyn Elsi.
We wanted to build an event that was friendly, inclusive, sustainable, runner-focused, and above all else fun and rewarding for everyone taking part - runners, spectators, organisers, marshals, and volunteers.
Little did we know then what Trail Betws would grow into - a firm fixture in the trail race calendar, a race with special significance for so many of our lovely runners, and - if we do say so ourselves - a bit of a legend.
If you’ve run it before, welcome back. If you haven’t, come and see what the fuss is about.
Follow us - #trailbetws

Our Trail Challenge starts and finishes in the beautiful village of Betws-y-coed - the Gateway to Snowdonia. The spectacular courses take you through Gwydir Forest and up around Llyn Elsi. Offering a genuine challenge and some of the best scenery on the UK trail running calendar, Trail Betws has built an enviable reputation since it began over ten years ago.
5k - 10k - Half Marathon - CaniX
2024 Entry Fees
Friday 29th November 2024
Firelight Five 5k Night Trail Race – from £16
Saturday 30th November 2024
10k Trail Race – from £24
10k Canicross Trail Race – from £24
Half Marathon Trail Race – from £33
Offers
5k + either 10k – from £34
5k + Half Marathon – from £43
Early bird prices available until Christmas 2023
Late bird prices effective from October 2024
Add our exclusive Trail Betws #11 hoodie £45.00
Click on the button to join us and get mucky…










Essential Information
Entry closing date & transfer deadline - Sunday 17th November 2024
Firelight Five 5k Night Race, Friday 29th November 2024
Race HQ & finish - Waterloo Hotel & Lodge - LL24 0AR - ///published.actor.quiet
Race start – Waterloo Hotel & Lodge
Race start time – 19:00
Cut-off times - no cut-off
Race presentation – t.b.c.
10k & Half Marathon Races, Saturday 30th November 2024
Race HQ & finish - Waterloo Hotel & Lodge - LL24 0AR - ///published.actor.quiet
Race start – Forest track, see course map
Race start times – half marathon 12:30; 10k trail: 13:00; 10k canix from 13:15 in waves
Cut-off times - no cut-off, marshals will stand down 15:00 latest
Race presentation - Waterloo Hotel, 15:00
For more general information please visit our Rules And FAQ page
Run Trail Betws in style - our race hoodies can be added to your order when entering, ordered here for home delivery without entering, and we will have a few available for sale on the day at Race HQ. Alongside these we will also have a selection of Mucky Merch available to order online and samples to try on.
2024’s racewear colour is navy with lime print, featuring our logo on the front and a line from a traditional Welsh song on the rear.

Royal Oak Hotel
Please support our principal sponsor - because they support you
Follow us - #trailbetws
