UTMB Ultra trail Snowdonia Eryri 50K 2024

UTMB UTS 50k it's a bit of a beauty and the beast race with steep scree climbs, false summits, scrambles, bogs and boulders with the beautiful Eryri landscape.
The chance of a DNF due to injury is high, so easy to twist an ankle on the Pyg track and with the warm conditions a race exit because of dehydration is easily done. The sun already high as we started the Watkin path ascent, probably the toughest technical stage of the course, I was carrying 1.5 litres of fluid for the ascent. Although I rationed myself before reaching Yr Wyddfa summit I'd emptied all my flasks. From there it's another 7-8km steep decent to aid station two without water! Then on arrival I guzzled too much water and had to manage a water swirling belly for the next hour.
For sure, this race is technical with challenging climbs where you will want to quit but once you reach each summit you'll be spellbound by Eryri's beauty.
UTMB organisation was excellent, aid stations all well stocked with cold drinks, fresh food and no waiting. Plenty of friendly volunteers, staff and marshals making each aid station transitions a nice experience. The race village and finish area with hot food and drinks had a party festival atmosphere making it a great place to recovery and relax after the race.
Hopefully, I will get another chance soon to run across the beautiful Eryri.
kit list:
Saucony Ultra Xodus 3
Injinji compression socks
Salomon 12L Hydration vest and quiver
Salomon twin shorts
500 Salomon soft flask x 3
Leke Ultra Trail poles
Garmin endurance
Precision hydration