Quest – Betws Y Coed – Wales
June 20, 2020 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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What Is Quest Betws-y-Coed?
Embark on a physically grueling journey and be part of the Quest Betws-Y-Coed Adventure Race. We’ll take you on a demanding adventure through the spectacular and of Snowdonia Forest Park.
Quest BETWS-Y-COED is a one-day multi adventure sport race and is part of the Quest Adventure Series UK. The race involves running, cycling and kayaking across the spectacular mountains, valleys and lakes of Snowdonia Forest Park. Choose from 3 challenging routes, in one of the most epic location in Wales- Mini 23km, Sport 38km and the Expert 50km.
This race gives competitors the chance to run, cycle and kayak some of the most dramatic, breath taking and remote scenery in the world.
When
20th of June 2020
Where
Betws-Y-Coed, Wales
ROUTE INFORMATION & PRECAUTIONS
The Quest Betws-Y-Coed team has put together a route that is both challenging and inspiring incorporating the rugged welsh landscape and breath taking scenery.
There are 3 different route options:
Expert 50k – Sport 38k – Mini 23k
Precautions
Competitors undertake Quest Betws-Y-Coed Adventure Race at their own risk.
Please familiarize yourself with the route maps, race briefing document and the areas on the route where care must be taken. Please observe warning signs, race stewards advice and listen carefully to the race briefing before the race.
*All routes are subject to change, statutory approval and license agreements.
50K EXPERT ROUTE INFORMATION
The race consists of the following 6 stages:
Stage 1: Trail Run – 8km
Description: Starting in Betws-y-Coed town centre, this stage will take you through a tough steep mountain trail towards Llnc Parc lake.
Terrain: Hill trail.
Stage 2: Cycle – 11km
Description: Description: Pick your bike up at the transition area and start this amazing cycle on the B5106 heading towards the picturesque town of Llanrwst. Turn left before you enter the town in the direction of Llyn Geirionydd Lake. On this stage you will encounter steep fast downhill cycling with sharp corners as you negotiate your way through this challenging section.
Terrain: Sealed road, varying in quality.
Stage 3: Kayak – 1km
Description: Kayak a circular route around the spectacular clear waters of Glyn Geirionydd Lake on double sit-on-top kayaks.
Restrictions: Competitors cannot bring their own kayaks they must use those provided. Buoyancy aid must be worn at all times during the kayak stage.
Stage 4: Trail Run – 9km
Description: After the kayak competitors follow a marked trail anti-clockwise around Clyn Crafnant and back to the kayak transition area.
Competitors will embrace the panoramic views across the Snowdonia National Park.
Terrain: Walking trail, stone path, forest track, mountain track of good to rough quality with slippery muck and rock sections.
Stage 5: Cycle – 14km
Description: You will proceed to cycle from the kayak transition area back to the Betws-y-Coed area.
Terrain: Sealed road, varying in quality..
Stage 6: Trail Run – 7km
Description: Competitors will drop their bikes at the transition area and continue by foot along a marked trail. The checkpoint is at the top of a steep path which leads to Liyn Elsi Lake.
Terrain: Walking trail, stone path, forest track, mountain track.
38K SPORT ROUTE INFORMATION
The race consists of the following 5 stages:
Stage 1: Trail Run – 8km
Description: Starting in Betws-y-Coed town centre, this stage will take you through a tough steep mountain trail towards Llnc Parc lake.
Terrain: Hill trail.
Stage 2: Cycle – 11km
Description: Description: Pick your bike up at the transition area and start this amazing cycle on the B5106 heading towards the picturesque town of Llanrwst. Turn left before you enter the town in the direction of Llyn Geirionydd Lake. On this stage you will encounter steep fast downhill cycling with sharp corners as you negotiate you way through this challenging section.
Terrain: Sealed road, varying in quality.
Stage 3: Kayak – 1km
Description: Kayak a circular route around the spectacular clear waters of Glyn Geirionydd Lake on double sit-on-top kayaks.
Restrictions: Competitors cannot bring their own kayaks they must use those provided. Buoyancy aids must be worn at all times during the kayak stage
Stage 4: Trail Run – 9km
Description:
After the kayak competitors follow a marked trail anti-clockwise around Clyn Crafnant and back to the kayak transition area.
Competitors can embrace the panoramic views across the Snowdonia National Park.
Terrain: Walking trail, stone path, forest track, mountain track of good to rough quality with slippery mud and rock sections.
Stage 5: Cycle – 9km
Description: You will proceed to cycle from the kayak transition area back to the Betws-y-Coed area.
Terrain: Sealed road, varying in quality.
Note: 200 meters run to the finish line from the bike rack.
23K MINI ROUTE INFORMATION
The race consists of the following 4 stages:
Stage 1: Cycle – 6km
Description: Description: Pick your bike up at the transition area and head in the direction of Llyn Geirionydd Lake. On this stage you will encounter steep fast downhill cycling with sharp corners as you negotiate your way through this challenging section.
Terrain: Sealed road, varying in quality.
Note: 200 meters run to the bike rack from the start line.
Stage 2: Kayak – 1km
Description: Kayak a circular route around the spectacular clear waters of Glyn Geirionydd Lake on double sit-on-top kayaks.
Restrictions: Competitors cannot bring their own kayaks and they must use those provided. Buoyancy aids must be worn at all times during the kayak stage.
Stage 3: Trail Run – 7km
Description: After your kayak stage you will head off on the 6km trail run.
Terrain: Hill trail, varying surfaces.
Stage 4: Cycle – 9km
Description: You will proceed to cycle from the transition area back to the Betws-y-Coed area.
Terrain: Sealed road, varying in quality.
Note: 200 meters run to the finish line from the bike rack.