Having started running ten years ago I entered the Snowdon in my first year of 1996. I live locally and was given race number 108, I have had the same number every single year and because I belong to Eryri Harriers I run the Snowdon every year.

This year I found the weather a bit too warm, I prefer much cooler conditions and the new 25 mile section is the cream on the cake a sting in the tail after that horrid downhill from Bwlch y Groes.

Next year is the 25th anniversary - a must do race - anyway as I have not been running to my ability this year the Snowdon is the only race I have done.

LONG LIVE ERYRI

I first entered Snowdon as my first marathon way back in 1996 and was given the race number 108. I even ran most of the course back in 2002 when the weather canceled it. This year and every year since I've had the same number, and with a bit of luck I'll have it for next year as well.

A strange race this year because I missed miles eight and nine - goodness knows where they went. Mile ten, eleven and twelve went very quickly but I had terrible cramps at 18. But with at least seven isotonic drinks and a Mars bar, I felt better.

Anyway the weather was almost perfect; a bit too warm for me but a finishing time of 4:04 was quite satisfying, considering my training did not entirely go as planned due to July's heat.

I cannot wait until next year's race, which is the 25th anniversary.

Why not run the race in the opposite direction for once?

Very well organized; however, it could do with some isotonic drinks on the course.

I ran 3:17 and knocked 10 minutes off my time from last year. You will not forget the 21-mile point as you turn and look up and up and up. Great fun going down at 24. Although tough, between 4 and 13 the course is pretty fast and steady up to 21.

What a tough race this was; amazed that I only added on 25 mins from my PB time for a marathon. I am still suffering now. Great support from organizers and marshals at the beginning, during, and after the race. I will be back next year.

For me, like Richard Williams, this was my first marathon. I was thoroughly disappointed with my time, which was 45 mins slower than I anticipated! I also found the downhill at 24 miles one of the most excruciatingly painful experiences of my life. Anyway I wholeheartedly agree that the scenery is fantastic and the organization superb. I too will be back next year. Eryri will not beat me again!

First marathon, and very tough. Beautiful scenery, made me proud to come home to Wales. Looking forward to next year's!!

This race was my 48th marathon in all and I've now run this race 6 times and still love it to bits; the scenery never fails to impress. The course is tough, expect to take about 15 mins longer than normal to get around. You'll know you've run a hard race, especially after the 2-mile climb at 21 and the rapid 1-mile descent at 24. The support is wonderful and the weather can be anything - this year it was ideal running conditions. Each year I return and hope it gets easier, but it's just as hard as ever. A must-do marathon, experence it at least once, it's very memorable.

Pure marathoning. Not about PR's and bad rock bands outside pubs - just you and your feet and your mind against a really tough 42 k amongst the finest scenery in the world. Along with that you get really nice volunteers (whatever the weather) and the odd bit of clapping from a cottage window is even more appreciated as it seems to come from the heart! Your entry fee goes to the upkeep of the park as well.

Well I did do it again. Ten years since last time and the place is still as beautiful. Think I have been lucky with the weather in that on both occasions I have done the race it has been bright and sunny. Will be back hopefully in ten years time. Would then have done it at age 40 - 50 - 60!