The Mountain Race, as it is locally known, was first run in 1960 as part of the village show and every year since 1973 (excluding 2001 foot & mouth). It is a traditional village show fell race, one from the showground to the highest local peak and back.
The race is held each year on August Bank Holiday Monday as part of the Cilcain Show.
Online Entries (£4) or Entry on day (£7) does not include showground entry fee this year.
WA Mountain Running Champs
We are delighted that the 2025 race will incorporate the Welsh Athletics Senior (Short) Inter-Regional Mountain Running Championships & North Wales Regional Championships.
Full entry & eligibility requirements can be found via the WA website. Please enter online at least 7 days before the event to allow your affiliation to be checked.
https://www.welshathletics.org/en/competition/current/view/cilcain-mountain-race-2025
With regard to the Welsh Athletics Senior (Short) Mountain Running Champs, the first two male and first female eligible Welsh finisher will be selected for the Trofeo Vanoni Relays event in Italy in October – though maybe North Wales team as Welsh Athletics are no longer funding….
Main Race (WFRA Insured)
The existing format sees the race start & finish by the church and a loop route – up the zig-zags and down the north spur. The course is approx 7.4km and 380m height gain/loss.
The race starts 1pm with registration from 11.00am-12.30pm in the churchyard. Entries online or on day (cash only). Minimum age 15 on 31st December.
Junior Races – (WFRA Insured)
U15/U13/U11/U9/U7 races (12 NOON START) take place in the fields out the back of the showground. U13/U15 run same route TBC. U11/U9 run same route (1km 50m) – 2 laps of field boundary. U7 run single lap 0.5km 25m Reg from 10.30am in churchyard. Free entry.
Route: 2024 standard loop route
Roll of Honour list – if anyone can help fill in the blanks (there are a few especially on the ladies side) then please let me know. tar
