Pen y Fan Junior Races

Date/Time/Location

12 noon Saturday 5th July 2025.

Same location, date, car parking, and start time as Senior Race. Please note in particular the cash-only car parking fees for the farmer, set to encourage car-sharing or coming by bike!


How to enter

U19 and U17 please see the Senior Race page - online entry in advance.

In 2025 because there's no senior race, U19 and U17 will race the same course as U15.

U15, U13, U11, U9 & U7 - Enter on the day at the venue. Free for WFRA members, £3 others (cash only).

Also please complete your series consent form well in advance.


Routes

Please note there are some route changes from 2023 - see below.

Here is a PDF combined map of all routes for 2024.


U19 and U17

Under 19 and Under 17 run in the Senior Race

In 2025 because there's no senior race, U19 and U17 will race the same course as U15.

Eligibility: age 15 or over at 31/12/2024.


U15

Distance 3.75 km / 2.33 miles, ascent 275 metres / 900 feet.

Pen y Fan Junior Fell Race Route for U15 and U13


U13

Distance 2.6 km / 1.7 miles, ascent 210 metres / 700 feet.

Map as for U15 but turns back earlier and doesn't go round the lake.


U11

Distance 2.3 km / 1.4 miles, ascent 190 metres / 620 feet.

Map is as for U9 but route continues a bit further south before returning.


U9

Distance 1.6 km / 1.0 miles, ascent 115 metres / 380 feet.

Pen y Fan Junior Fell Race U11 route


U7 

Distance 1.0 km / 0.6 miles, ascent 60 metres / 200 feet.

Pen y Fan Junior Race Route for U9 and U7 categories