All runners will need to have previous fell running experience and carry full safety kit.

The U18 race is mainly on good paths with the section between CP1 & CP2 being more open to route choice.

Obviously this is a challenging youth race so entrants should be used to regular runs of a similar fell distance or greater road distance.

Mandatory equipment:

• Offroad/Fell shoes due to the steep descents from the summits and below checkpoint 1. Flat soled trainers are not suitable due to time of year.
• See main Race Info sheet for more detail:
  Windproof full body cover
  Map (these will be available at registration, or you can print out from the website)
  Compass
  Whistle
  Enough Food & Drink for your requirements
• If the weather is poor you will be told to carry:
  Waterproof full body cover
  Hat
  Gloves

Clwydian Hills U18 Race Map pdf download – NOTE FINISH AT VILLAGE HALL
9.9km 520m ascent AS PM

The U18 route runs the first 2 checkpoints of the main race before turning left up the main ridge along the Offa’s Dyke path to Checkpoint 6 on the summit of Moel Dywyll. From here it continues along the ridge and (joins the U17 route) up the steep slopes on Moel Famau to the summit checkpoint 8 before descending the main descent route down the northern spur. Finish is back at the Village Hall.