An Isle of Wight resident achieved an extraordinary feat by completing the Ultra-Trail Snowdonia, known as one of Europe’s most challenging 100-mile mountain races.
Setting off from Llanberis on Friday (May 24), Charlotte Fisher faced over 9,500ft of positive elevation, surpassing the height of Mount Everest.
The race’s severe terrain and unprecedented high temperatures over the weekend added to the challenge.
Despite being unwell and hospitalized leading up to the race, Charlotte was determined to complete it to raise money for charity.
She initially raised £400 for the Snowdonia Society and is also gathering funds for Mountbatten in memory of her aunt.
Charlotte credits her aunt's inspiration for her "crazy ultra running journey."
Remarkably, Charlotte has only been running for just over a year, with her first race being the Isle of Wight Ultra in April 2023, where she emerged victorious.
She continued her winning streak with a victory in Centurion’s North Down Way 100-mile race in August last year.
To prepare for the Ultra-Trail Snowdonia, Charlotte planned to spend several weekends in Wales to familiarise herself with the elevation and terrain, having never tackled mountain running before.
Before the race, she acknowledged the daunting nature of the challenge, stating, “This will be by far the most gruelling challenge I have ever taken on.”
Out of 260 athletes who started the 100-mile race, Charlotte was one of only 99 who managed to finish.
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