Kris climbing above the lakes and mountains of Eryri

ELITE TRAIL TEAM PRESENTS

ERYRI
MASTERCLASS

Racing Eryri by UTMB in 2027?
Let’s get you ready.

From steep climbs and technical descents to fuelling and race strategy, get practical insights from the ETT coaches, athletes, and experts who know what it takes to prepare for demanding mountain races.

FIRST FREE LIVE Q&A / 8 NOVEMBER / 5PM UK
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© Rich Gill
EXPERT KNOWLEDGE. REAL RACE EXPERIENCE.
Kris tackling the steep, rocky climbs of Eryri

EXPERT KNOWLEDGE. REAL RACE EXPERIENCE.

PREPARE WITH
THE TEAM BEHIND
ELITE TRAIL TEAM

At Elite Trail Team, performance is about more than training alone. Our athletes benefit from a multidisciplinary approach combining coaching, nutrition, strength, physiology, and real-world racing experience.

Now, we’re bringing that expertise to ETT Runclub through a dedicated series of Eryri Masterclasses.

Whether you’re preparing for your first mountain race or looking to improve on a previous Eryri finish, you’ll hear directly from the people who understand the challenges ahead — and have the chance to ask your own questions.

LEARN FROM EXPERIENCE

Hear from ETT athletes who've raced Eryri: what they learned, what surprised them, and what they'd do differently.

PREPARE WITH EXPERTS

Get practical insights from ETT coaches and specialists working across the different elements of endurance performance.

ASK YOUR QUESTIONS

Take part in live discussions and get answers about preparing for your chosen Eryri race.

FIRST MASTERCLASS — FREE LIVE Q&A

THE DEMANDS OF
ERYRI BY UTMB

NOV082026
5:00 PM UK (GMT)FREE LIVE Q&A

What does it really take to race Eryri by UTMB?

Join ETT Coach Doug and athletes who've experienced Eryri firsthand for a live discussion about the courses, terrain, physical demands, and lessons learned from racing in the mountains of North Wales.

We’ll explore what makes Eryri different, how the challenges vary between distances, and what runners should be thinking about as they begin their preparation for 2027.

WHAT WE’LL COVER

  • The unique challenges of Eryri’s mountain terrain
  • How the demands differ across the race distances
  • Training and preparation lessons from previous racers
  • Common mistakes and unexpected challenges
  • Your questions answered live by our panel
Doug Stewart, ETT Coach & Performance Director and host of the first Eryri Masterclass
© Olly Bowman
YOUR HOST

ETT Coach & Performance Director Doug Stewart

Joined by ETT athletes with Eryri racing experience

HOW TO JOIN

01

Join ETT Runclub for free

Create your free community account using the button below.

02

RSVP to the Live Q&A

You’ll land in our Live Hub. Scroll down to RSVP to your event.

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YOUR ROAD TO ERYRI 2027

ONE RACE GOAL
MORE WAYS TO PREPARE

The Demands of Eryri is just the beginning.

Over the coming months, the ETT Eryri Masterclass will explore the different elements of preparing for race day, bringing together expert advice and firsthand insights from athletes who know the challenges of Eryri.

Kris climbing rocky mountain terrain during a trail race
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TRAIN FOR THE TERRAIN

Steep climbs, technical descents, hiking, strength, and mountain-specific preparation — including how to train when you don't live near the mountains.

Sam running across the mountain trails in red race kit
© Poppy Collingwood
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FUEL YOUR RACE

Nutrition and hydration for long days on the trails, from practising your fuelling to managing the demands of race day.

Keith checking his watch at the finish line
© Rich Gill
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MASTER YOUR RACECRAFT

Pacing, kit, weather, aid stations, and race management: practical lessons from athletes who've experienced Eryri firsthand.

More Masterclasses and live sessions coming soon.

JOIN ETT RUNCLUB FOR FREE

MORE THAN A RACE. A COMMUNITY.

KEEP LEARNING
WITH ETT RUNCLUB

ETT Runclub brings trail runners closer to the athletes, coaches, and performance experts behind Elite Trail Team.

It’s a place to learn, ask questions, follow the sport and discover practical insights to help you train and race better.

Join for free to take part in our open Eryri Masterclass Live Q&As and connect with a community that shares your passion for trail running.

  • Live Q&As with ETT athletes and experts
  • Trail running insights, coaching advice, and race discussions
  • A community of runners learning and improving together
JOIN THE FREE RUNCLUB

Join free today and RSVP to our first Eryri Masterclass on 8 November.

Keith smiling as he runs towards the finish line in Eryri
© Rich Gill

ERYRI BY UTMB 2027

YOUR PREPARATION
STARTS HERE

Join the ETT Eryri Masterclass and learn from the athletes and experts who know what it takes to prepare for the mountains.

Our first free Live Q&A takes place on 8 November at 5pm UK.

JOIN THE FREE LIVE Q&A

Join ETT Runclub for free, then RSVP in the Live Hub.