Ultra-Trail Snowdonia (UTS) is an ultra-distance trail running event held in Snowdonia (Eryri) National Park. The race offers multiple distances and is renowned for its challenging terrain, significant elevation gain, and stunning natural beauty. It's one of the most demanding and scenic ultramarathons in the UK and has gained international recognition for its difficulty.
RAW Adventures is the only provider of Official Recce Days for Ultra-Trail Snowdonia
Whether you’re embarking on UTS for the first time or looking to improve your UTMB Index, our UTS recce days are designed to increase mountain running stamina and fitness, and provide runners with invaluable insider route knowledge. Supported by our qualified run guides - all with extensive UTS experience - you’ll learn the technical skills and race strategies to give you the competitive edge and enhance your experience of this incredible ultramarathon.
- Improve running time by learning how to move efficiently through the most technical and challenging sections of each race route, where runners typically lose pace and time.
- Build strength and resilience and hone your mountain running skills, with expert race knowledge, kit organisation and nutrition strategies.
- Increase race day confidence by getting a head start on the most technical ascents and descents, remote terrain and those areas of the route likely to be undertaken in the dark.
- Increase your enjoyment and chances of completion with expertly organised itineraries that work for all. We keep our run guide ratio at 1-3 guides per group, ensuring a personalised experience.
- Discover the best of mountain running in Eryri and make lasting connections with other UTS runners.
I just wanted to say a massive thank you for today's recce. I’m totally newbie in terms of mountain running, being older and slower, I knew it was going to be a challenge. I felt 100% looked after in what was very tough conditions, I thought the changes you made to the route worked brilliantly. You were totally amazing, kind, supportive and gave me so much confidence. What an awesome company and people you have!
Dawn Blackwell
Select Your Route and Book a Recce
RAW Adventures Official UTS Recce Days are only £75 per person and are available for all four race distances. Choose the recce based on your route below. Not sure? Contact our team and we’ll be happy to advise.
UTS 50K
(distance 55km/3300m +)
50K/100K
Yr Wyddfa
50K/100K/100M
Mynydd Mawr Loop
UTS 100K
(distance 103km/6400m +)
50K/100K
Yr Wyddfa
50K/100K/100M
Mynydd Mawr Loop
100K/100M
Carneddau
100K/100M
Glyderau / Moel Siabod
UTS 100M
(distance 168km/9500m +)
50K/100K/100M
Mynydd Mawr Loop
100K/100M
Carneddau
100K/100M
Glyderau / Moel Siabod
100M
Moelwynion
Official UTS Recce Days costs include:
- 1-3 Run Guides per group, depending on group size/terrain
- Expert UTS route knowledge and advice
- Attendance from key UTS staff where possible
- Helpful skills and strategy input, technical advice and guidance
- Transport logistics and costs to accommodate linear routes if needed
- Group safety equipment and communications
- Experienced planning to ensure the best routes are achieved in forecasted conditions
- Copies of all photos taken by RAW Run Guides
- Superb running experiences in Eryri with other UTS participants!
Official UTS Recce Days costs do not include:
- Personal running kit and equipment
- Food/drink for participants
- Personal and travel insurance
- Car park/personal accommodation and travel costs (if applicable)
Get in touch
If you have any questions about UTS recce days, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
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