About

The Trailffest Marathon in one of the most scenic you could hope to run, with dramatic changes of scenery and terrain the whole way to the finish line.

With the start up in the mountains at 710 feet elevation and the finish down by the sea, it may sound easy – but don’t be fooled! There are some very steep and challenging climbs along the way.

The adventure starts in the rugged slate town of Blaenau Ffestiniog lying at the foot of the Moelwyn mountain range and finishes by the sea in the pretty harbour town of Porthmadog.

The route takes you past the industrial slate quarries in Blaenau Ffestiniog then down through the beautiful vale of Ffestiniog.

You will pass through open countryside into the wooded lower slopes then on into the forestry plantations.

After a short (and by then welcome!) section on a small tarmac road you end your race along the cob embankment with stunning views of the mountain range you have just come from on your right and the sea on your left.

An Event Train will be provided to take the competitors from the event centre at Porthmadog to the start of the race in Tanygrisiau, the cost of which is included in the entry fee.

The event train will depart the event centre in Porthmadog Harbour Station at approx. 11:35, transporting both competitors and spectators up to the starting point at Tanygrisiau station.

The runners will start the race at Tanygrisiau, whilst the train will transport the spectators back down to Porthmadog Harbour Station, arriving before the first runners cross the finish line.