News: runner dies after Snowdon Race.

The 10-mile run from Llanberis to the top of Snowdon and back continues to be very popular with those who like a challenge.

"We have concentrated this year on attracting some of the better known countries back to Wales," said past Welsh champion and race organiser, Jayne Lloyd, before the race.

"This year sees the return of the French and the Slovenians to the competition, giving our own home countries a chance to prove themselves against the best of European competition.

"We have also brought back junior races on the day. These will be open to runners from around the world as well as our own home-grown talent."

Winner for the fourth consecutive year, teacher Andi Jones of Salford Harriers is also a marathon runner, but likes the freedom of running in the mountains.

"I like being off the roads. The surface is totally different and you get no hassle on the fields and mountains. The views are amazing and the climbs are really challenging," he said.

"I like the Snowdon area. I enjoy the challenge of running to the top of a mountain and straight back down, and the thought that for most people who go up Snowdon it's a day out. Each year I think about how I can get a little quicker and beat my personal best for the route."

But Andi doesn't rate his chances of beating Kenny Stuart's 1985 record of 62:29, especially as there have been slight changes in the course since then.

"The Snowdon record will not get broken anytime soon," Andi said. "I can't comment on the slight changes to the course as I wasn't running back in 1985 being only seven years old, but it would take one awesome climber to get up and down as quick as Kenny Stuart did that day."

For the full results go to the Snowdon Race website.