WAVES, MUD & MOUNTAINS – WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE RACE EVENT OF THE YEAR
WHAT’S HAPPENING?
You mean you haven't registered yet? This Saturday 23 November it’s only the best multi-terrain race event of the year…
Waves Mud and Mountains is a unique fitness challenge with added good vibes and a party in our bar when you finish. Happening right here in the heart of North Wales, in and around our beautiful Conwy Valley adventure parc. There's still time to register. You can do that here.
WHAT’S THE COURSE LIKE?
Apart from a huge amount of fun? There are three main stages to the course which take in the kinds of challenges that the title suggests. Distance-wise you can expect to cover just under 10k.
STAGE 1: WAVES
Yes, it’s a big ‘wave’ off from the start line. Your first challenge will be to power through 300 metres of ‘em in our world-first inland surf lagoon. That’s 6 million gallons of watery opposition. You can freestyle this bit – run through the shallows, power through waist-high, or just swim your way to the other side. Up to you.
Once you’ve made it across our lagoon it’s a quick run through our woodland and along our old railway track to our chunky muddy battlefield.
STAGE 2: OBSTACLES & MUD
This is where things get a little messy. You’ll be taking on a whole lot of mud and a series of interesting obstacles including log runs, combat nets, water jumps and tyre pits.
STAGE 3: MOUNTAINS
Brace yourself. This is where you’re going to need a bit of grit to get you over the finish line. Your mountain stage is an infamous killer pipeline of pain – the notoriously steep Dolgarrog Water Pipe incline. How many steps is it? We’re not telling. Just don’t. look. up.
By the time you’re at the top, you might want to pause to take in the view before your cross-country descent down to the finish line.
FINISH LINE:
Your finish line is back at Adventure Parc Snowdonia. Once you’re there, it’s time to enjoy the celebrations with your supporters and give yourself some post-race R&R! There will be a free beer or soft drink for every competitor, with post-race celebrations in our bar & kitchen.
REGISTRATION
(LIMITED AVAILABILITY – THESE PRICES ARE SET TO RISE!).
SINGLE PERSON ENTRY – £35
TEAM OF 4 – £120
TEAM OF 6 – £180
EVERYBODY WILL RECEIVE:
- A cool WM&M T-Shirt
- Free drink (beer or soft drink)
- Chip Timing
THERE WILL BE PRIZES FOR:
- Fastest Solo Male
- Fastest Solo Female
- Fastest Team of 4
- Fastest Team of 6
Your team time will be registered when the last person in your team crosses the finish line. We have some beaut little prizes from our sponsor Animal.
APPROPRIATE KIT:
Trail running shoes (no metal spikes). The water and mud will be cold, we suggest base layers for top and bottom and gloves are recommended. You'll have access to our showers and changing rooms after the race.
EAT AT OUR BAR & KITCHEN:
Our bar & kitchen will be serving food until 9pm. If you’d like a table, we recommend you book ahead. You can do that here. Last orders for drinks is 11pm.
STAY OVER:
If you’d like to make a night of it, book a glamping pod! Each cosy heated pod sleeps up to 4 guests for £50. You’ll need to bring your own sleeping bags and pillows. Breakfast is served from 8am. Please call us on 01492 353 123 if you would like to make a reservation for Saturday night.
SPECTATORS:
This is a free-to-watch event. Entry and parking to our adventure parc is always free. Our deli will be open all day, serving hot drinks, light meals and snacks.
FAQ
See below for some of our most frequently asked questions. If there is anything that we haven’t managed to answer, please feel free to drop us an email on info@adventureparcsnowdonia.com
“Registration and start time”
Registration is from 9am and the first race group will start the race at 11am. Each competitor will be assigned a start wave time, look out for your email from us with your specific instructions.
”How old do I have to be to take part?”
This year’s race is for over-16s only.
“Can I enter a group?”
Yes, but to register as a group you must all book together on one booking so we can ensure you’re all put together on the same wave. If you hit any snags just email us on info@adventureparcsnowdonia.com or call 01492 353 123.
“Do I need to be able to swim?”
Yes, you should be able to swim confidently for at least 25 metres. All water elements of the course will be well lifeguarded.
“What if I can’t complete one of the stages?”
This is about having fun and enjoying the challenge! You can miss out any part of the course you don’t feel confident with.
“What should I wear?”
Trail running shoes (no metal spikes). The water and mud will be cold, we suggest base layers for top and bottom and gloves are recommended. Bring a smile and some grit.
"Where should I change?"
Probably easiest to store your kit in your car, but you will have access to our showers and changing rooms after the event! Don't forget your towel.
ENTER OUR WAVES, MUD AND MOUNTAINS RACE AND RAISE MONEY FOR VULNERABLE CHILDREN
We are v. proud to announce that we are supporting the North Wales branch of UK charity Action for Children with our unmissable Waves Mud and Mountains obstacle course race this Saturday November 23, 2019.
Action for Children supports children, young people and families across Wales and the UK. We have donated free entry passes to the charity which they will be able to use to raise vital funds to support their very important work.
ABOUT OUR WAVES MUD AND MOUNTAINS RACE EVENT
Our unique take on obstacle racing is set in the kind of terrain that the name of the event suggests, with a distance that comes in a 8-10 kilometres. Deep breaths everyone, this is what you're up against:
- POWER through 6 million gallons of powerful waves in our world-first inland surf lagoon.
- RUN FOREST, RUN! It's through the woods on the next stage of the race.
- A MUD-FUELLED OBSTACLE COURSE, including log runs, combat nets, tunnels and tyre pits.
- THE PIPELINE OF PAIN - your grand finale is a run up the notoriously steep Dolgarrog water pipe steps.
Our course is challenging but a huge amount of fun and very rewarding – every year we do this we are blown away by the atmosphere on the day, and the pure joy on our competitors faces (yes, even as they run through that lagoon!).
SIGN UP TO TAKE PART
You can sign up for a regular entry on our website. Runners who would like to apply for a pass from Action for Children to raise funds for the charity should contact their community fundraiser Nikki Booth on Nikki.Booth@actionforchildren.org.uk.
EVENT DETAILS, INCLUDING PRIZES, T-SHIRTS AND POST-EVENT BEERS
Everyone who takes part in our Waves Mud and Mountains event will get a chip timing, and an event finisher’s t-shirt. There will be prizes for fastest male, female and for teams of 4 and 6, and a post-event celebration in our bar & kitchen, with a free beer or soft drink for all competitors.
Waves, Mud and Mountains is a free-to-watch event, and parking and entry to our parc is also free. If you'd like to stay over before or after the event, just book our glamping accommodation online for £65 per pod per night. Each pod sleeps up to 4 people.
Our Waves, Mud and Mountains event is also sponsored by wetsuit brand Animal and supported by Conwy County Borough Council.
FACT BOX
Waves, Mud and Mountains event date: Saturday 23 November 2019
Distance: 8 - 10 kilometres
Course type: Running through waves, multiple obstacle, trail and uphill run.
Recommended clothing: Base layers recommended. No wetsuits.
Standard entry fee per person: from £35. Competitors entering as a team get a reduction.
To enter with a pass from Action for Children: contact community fundraiser Nikki Booth on Nikki.Booth@actionforchildren.org.uk
Age restrictions: over-16s only.
Registration time: from 9am on race day.
Race time: first group starts racing at 10am.
Finish line: every gets a drink at the Adventure Parc Snowdonia bar and a finisher’s t-shirt.
More information at adventureparcsnowdonia.com