Eryri National Park in Snowdonia, northern Wales, has been selected as the host venue for the 2025 XTERRA Trail Run World Championship, taking place next year on July 12-13.
The off-road competition will unite trail runners qualified through XTERRA Trail Run World Series events worldwide, competing in the Trail Marathon and Half Marathon distances for a US$10,000 prize purse and the title of 2025 XTERRA Trail Run World Champion.
This will mark the 16th annual XTERRA Trail Run World Championship. XTERRA adds that the weekend-long festival will not only feature competitive races but will also include a series of community and family-oriented activities. The event aims to provide an inclusive experience that celebrates trail running, community engagement, and the host location.
XTERRA Snowdonia Eryri, a trail running festival in Llanberis, Wales, has been a key XTERRA event for three years and a highlight of the XTERRA Trail Run World Series. Now entering its fourth year, the continued partnership with local organizer Always Aim High Events will climax XTERRA’s 2025 trail running season.
- Half Marathon (21K): Starting and finishing in the Welsh village of Llanberis, the Half Marathon features over 1,192m of ascent, largely concentrated on Wales’ highest peak, Yr Wyddfa (Mt Snowdon).
- Trail Marathon (44K): This features a 1,685m of ascent, circling and summiting Yr Wyddfa (Mt Snowdon).
Doug Hall, XTERRA EMEA General Manager, said “We’re so excited to be delivering the XTERRA Trail Run World Championship to Eryri National Park (Snowdonia) for 2025.
“The region is outstandingly beautiful, the community is welcoming, and the races are more than tough enough to challenge the very best on the planet over our World Championship distances.”
Tim Lloyd, Managing Director of Always Aim High Events, said “We are absolutely thrilled to be bringing a major trail running event to Wales, especially to my hometown of Llanberis.
“As a local event organizer, it is immensely important for us to showcase the heritage, language, and culture of our region, as well as bringing a tremendous economic boost to the local community and businesses. This event, like all our events, provides the perfect opportunity.”
Kostas Koumargialis, XTERRA Business Development Director, added “We are very proud to have the opportunity to host our biggest trail run event in Wales.
“The area has stunning landscapes and incredible trails that are perfectly suited for such an event. It is a unique opportunity to showcase our commitment to promoting outdoor sports, and we look forward to welcoming runners from all over the world to experience the best that Wales has to offer.”
