Excalibur Trail Races 2027
The event takes place on Sunday 9 May 2027 in the Clwydian Range, based at Coed Moel Famau Car Park with routes that include Moel Famau and surrounding footpaths. Access is via the A494 between Mold and Ruthin, following signs for Tafarn Y Gelyn and Moel Famau. Race HQ is signposted at the car park and includes a secure baggage area.
Available distances:
- Marathon
- Half marathon
- 10k
Routes are mainly on trails and footpaths with hilly terrain and some more technical sections. The courses cross farmland; dog entrants must remain on a harness or lead. Route signage and marshals are provided, and numbered checkpoints supply water and snack items from water containers with taps. Competitors must carry a full water bottle from the start and will need to refill at checkpoints as cups are not provided.
The registration desk issues a race number with chip, safety pins and a waterproof map. Random kit checks take place in the starting area. Required kit includes waterproof jacket and trousers, hat (a buff is acceptable), gloves, map (supplied), compass, whistle and a refillable bottle. Mountain Rescue support and sweepers are on course. There is a cut-off at Aifft on the full marathon route; runners arriving after the cut-off will be asked to skip the top loop and return, shortening the route by about three miles.
Race HQ offers catering, a bar and toilets. Single use bottled water will not be given to finishers; drinks will be available at the finish table and the event will provide a non-medal memento with a sustainability focus. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Event Details
Getting there: To get there leave the A494 between Mold and Ruthin for Tafarn Y Gelyn and follow the signs for Moel Famau. The event HQ will be signposted on the right.
Registration will open on the day for full marathoners at 7.30am, 9am for the half marathon 10 am for the 10k race.
Registration will CLOSE for marathon at 8.20am. 9.50am for the half and 10.50am for the 10k
Marathon briefing will be at 8.20am, 9.50 for the half and 10.50 for the 10k
Parking: To get to the event leave the A494 between Mold and Ruthin for Tafarn Y Gelyn and follow the signs for Moel Famau. Parking will be in Coed Moel Famau car park.
Registration and kit check: Race HQ will be situated at Coed Moel Famau Car Park. There will be secure baggage area at Race HQ. At the registration desk you will get your race number with chip, safety pins and waterproof map of the route. The kit check will be random and carried out by Volunteers in the starting area. All runners must carry all body waterproofs (jacket and trousers), hat (buff will suffice - for us a buff IS a hat), gloves, map (supplied), compass and whistle plus a bottle that you can refill on the way. You are required to bring all this kit to the race. The Race Director may decide on the day that the minimum kit can be relaxed. No decision will be taken prior to the day.
The Race: The marathon will start at 8.30 am. The half marathon will start at 10.00 am and the 10k will start at 11.00 am. Anybody entering with a dog and harness (canicross) or a dog on a lead will start 10 minutes after the main race (8.40 am, 10.10 am and 11.10 am) This delay will be deducted from your overall time. Please note that we welcome dogs, but they MUST be on a harness or lead throughout the race. The races go over farmland and failure to comply with this could jeopardise the future of the race. The routes for all three events (marathon, half marathon and 10k) are mainly on trails and footpaths although some more 'technical' paths than others. All the routes are hilly. You are advised to do plenty of hills in your training (apologies if this advice is a little late!)
The routes can be viewed at Marathon, Half Marathon & 10k Route Map | Excalibur Marathon. These may alter slightly before the event so keep an eye on the website.
