One of the oldest and most remarkable multi-sport endurance races in the world.

Sail the wild West Coast from Barmouth to Fort William.
Run to the summits of Snowdon, Scafell Pike and Ben Nevis.

389

Miles of Sailing

40

Miles of Cycling

55

Miles of Running

Overcoming some of the most feared obstacles on the West Coast:

Bardsey Sound, Caernarfon Bar, The Swellies
Mull of Gallow, Mull of Kintyre, and the Sound of Luing

Tough job for the sailors, what about the runners?

Some might say that the concept of the 3 peaks is old hat.
What’s the big deal when every man and his charity dog has done it.
That might be true, however this 3 peaks is not that 3 peaks for one simple reason.
They were delivered to the foot of the three mountains by motorcar.

These runs start from the shore

Snowdon

25 mile run from Caenarfon

Scafell Pike

40 mile round trip cycle from Whitehaven
18 mile run from Black Sail YHA

Ben Nevis

16 mile run from Corpach

Like the idea but short of time?
Welcome to the Two Peaks

We get it.
Not everyone has time to deliver a boat to Barmouth and sail up to Fort William before getting the boat back to it’s home.
New for 2024 is the Two Peaks.
Two mountains and 150-200 miles of sailing.
Still a feat of endurance and a great start for first timers.

Snowdon and Scafell Pike

Start in Barmouth
Enjoy the race build up
Finish in Whitehaven

Scafell Pike and Ben Nevis

Start in Whitehaven
Take in the post race celebrations
Finish in Fort William

Like the idea but not really into racing?
Welcome to the Challenge class.

We get it.
Not everyone is in to IRC certificates, carbon sails, and all that shouting.
Pick your class and do it your way.

Racing Classes

The authentic 3 peaks experience since 1977
Race under IRC, YTC (free certificate from RYA), or MOCRA
Crews of 5 (6 with a female)
Strict engine usage rules

Challenge Class

Non-competitive sailing
No certificate required
Unlimited crew size
Unlimited engine use, do what you like!

Still need convincing?

Check out our YouTube channel
In a rush?
On the left is a short 2 minute overview
More time?
On the right is full 50 minute TV documentary of the 2016 race featuring Pip Hare and Dee Caffari

See the Route

Read a detailed explanation of what goes on during the race.

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