The Brutal Extreme Triathlons start at Lake Padarn and the run includes going up and down Snowdon. Available distances are Half, Full, Double and Triple both for solo runners or relay teams.
The Double Brutal options includes an ultra marathon run of 51.1 miles. The swim is in open water at Llyn Padarn and Double athletes will complete 8 laps. Each lap is 0.95k. The bike section is on open roads on a lap course of 28.99miles. Double athletes will cycle 8 laps.
All courses, swim, cycle and run will be clearly marked.
The run has 2 sections, a 5.2-mile lap that goes around Llyn Padarn and an ascent and descent of Snowdon, which is approx 9.5 miles from transition and back. Double athletes will start by their ascent / descent of Snowdon followed by 8 laps around the lake. The course is a combination of tarmac and trails. Double athletes must run up Snowdon before doing the swim laps.
Aid stations are located approximately every 3.5 miles offering water, drinks, fruit and snacks. There is a compulsory race kit.
Partial and overall cut-offs are in place.
Read part one of James Page's review of the 2015 edition HERE.
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