Cilcain Parish Church and Moel Famau

August Bank Holiday Monday

Cilcain Show

Heavy weather for the Cilcain Mountain Race 2014.

Facilities Public toilets with washing facilities are available on the show site, but regrettably there are no shower facilities.

A prize will be awarded for the first person to complete the race in fancy dress. Speak to the stewards when you enter for eligibility.


For 2022, Dress like the 1960 winner, Brylcreemed hair, white vest, white shorts, leather boots, .

Watch the

Cilcain Show

Mountain Race - 2015

Quadshot - Aerial Photography here

Cilcain Mountain Race

Click on the map for a larger view


 The Cilcain Mountain Race is one of the longest running fell races, it is believed to have been held annually since 1960.


The annual running of the Mountain Race, takes place over the course of approximately 4.5 miles climbing to the 1,820ft summit of Moel Famau which sits above the village of Cilcain.

Cilcain Mountain Race 2022


August Bank Holiday Monday

Race Marshals: John Heppenstall, tel. tel. 07884 073372

      Email: clwydianfellrace@gmail.com




Full Details  HERE


Winner 2016, Jez Brown.

Time 34.37 minutes.


More 2016 race photos HERE

Find out more about the village of Cilcain at the village web site: CilcainToday.org.uk

First run in 1960 and held annually since 1973, the 7.5km race, climbs 400m to the summit of Moel Famau which sits above the village of Cilcain. Entrance fee £5.00 includes free show entry (show your race number).


Record holders -         Lloyd Taggart – 2013 - 31m28s


   Catlin Rice – 2015 - 36m52s

George Young

Our first winner in 1960