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Experience the best of North Wales at Parc Padarn, the stunning location of year-round events. More than just a breathtaking country park, we also work with partners to allow them to host their events within the park.

This year’s lineup has something to entertain every age. Browse our calendar and discover how you can experience the best of the park. Please note that the accessibility of the park can be affected during events, so if in doubt, contact the event hosts with any queries.

Yr Wyddfa Snowdon24

12th-13th July 2025

Starting and finishing at the foot of this iconic mountain, your challenge is to ascend and descend Yr Wyddfa as many times as possible in 24 hours.

Snowdon Trail Marathon

12th July 2025

The incredible routes explore the trails, gorgeous panoramic views and tough climbs that make Eryri National Park so popular, there surely can’t be a more striking trail marathon route in the UK!

Ras Wyddfa

19th July 2025

This is one of Europe’s toughest endurance challenges. The 10-mile race involves running from the edge of Lake Padarn in the village of Llanberis to the highest summit in Wales and England and back down. Ready for a challenge?

Pedal, Paddle Peak Yr Wyddfa

6th September 2025

In one adventurous day, you and your team will cycle 24 miles, canoe 2.5 miles and summit Snowdon. 2025 marks the second edition of this race in Snowdonia.

Race The Sun

13th September 2025

Race the Sun around the breathtaking Welsh countryside on an exciting route that features the jagged peaks of Yr Wyddfa.

The Brutal

20th September 2025

Take on one of the World’s Toughest Triathlons with The Brutal Extreme Triathlon.

Welsh Winter Swim

15th February 2026

With views of frost topped Mount Snowdon, The Welsh Winter Swim is an outdoor swimming gala with multiple fun events, suitable for hardcore ice swimmers AND those just dipping their toes into cold water swimming.

Ultra Trail Snowdonia

15th-17th May 2026

A feast of technical trails through mythical landscapes, UTS is part of the UTMB® World Series — ‘Beautiful beyond belief. Savage beyond reason’…

Love SwimRun Llanberis

13th June 2026

Swim in the deep clear waters of Llyn Padarn and run beneath the majestic summit of Snowdon – Love SwimRun Llanberis will take place in Padarn Country Park, home to some of the most spectacular scenery in North Wales!

Slateman Triathlon

14th June 2026

The Slateman Triathlon is the most Iconic Adventure Triathlon in Wales.

Dragon Boat Festival

20th June 2026

Get ready for the ultimate team day out.
This is a great day out for friends, family, community groups and anyone who is up for some fun. Registration is £250 per team with a £1,000 minimum sponsorship per team.

The Big Welsh Swim

4th July 2026

The Big Welsh swim involves lengths of the lake, with a choice of 5 different distances to take. With some of Snowdonia’s most stunning scenery, including the beautiful woodland, a historic castle, and the old slate quarries that tower above the valley.

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