Entries open for the Nick Beer 10k race on February 12th, 2023 - full details and background to this iconic race.

Latest news and updates to the Nick Beer 10k race 2023. – entries now open for this popular event run around Llandudno’s famous Great Orme.

https://alwaysaimhighevents.com/

https://alwaysaimhighevents.com/events/nickbeer10k

Report by Don Hale.

 

For next year’s running of the famous Nick Beer 10k race in Llandudno, the previous race directors John and Kay Hatton, from North Wales Road Runners, who have successfully managed this event for over 23 years, have finally given over the supervision and control of this popular event to the new race organisers Always Aim High.

 

We have published their preview and race details and can confirm that the next Nick Beer race will be held on Sunday 12th February 2023 (12 noon start) in Llandudno.

And our thanks must go as usual to all our local sponsors who have generously agreed to continue their support and include – Tesco (Llandudno Junction), Premier Toyota, Tom Owen and Sons, MKM Builders Merchants, RS Scaffolding, Colwyn Bay Seed Supplies Ltd and Subway.’

*As a means of support to the new race organisers, NWRRC members have been requested to help marshal at this race. The date unfortunately clashes with the Village Bakery half-marathon at Wrexham. The club are therefore requesting members not to enter the VBHM so that as many people as possible can marshal at the Nick Beer event.

This is a statement from the new organisers, together with full event information links, some background information, and details of how to enter this iconic and picturesque race.

 

Always Aim High Events are proud to present a new road running event in our race calendar - the iconic Nick Beer 10k. The event, which is in its 31st year has previously been run by the North Wales Road Runners and Always Aim High are proud to add this fantastic race to our portfolio under our community events section. 

This not-for-profit event will continue to support local charities as well as the North Wales Road Runners Club. The Nick Beer 10k race will support the following local charities: Shine, St David’s Hospice, Ty Gobaith and St John’s Ambulance.

 

ROUTE DESCRIPTION

 

The race starts on the beautiful North Shore of the Llandudno Promenade outside the Imperial Hotel. You’ll run past the iconic pier and onto the Great Orme itself. With sea views on one side and towering cliffs on the other, you surely won’t notice the incline under your legs in this first section! 

At the far end of the Great Orme is the ‘Rest And Be Thankful' cafe, which marks that you're close to the halfway point. 

No time to rest but get ready to be thankful because the wonderful flying descent is just ahead! You’ll flow down the road towards West Shore, and as you do you’ll get incredible views of Conwy castle and Anglesey ahead and to your right. At 8km you’ll arrive back in Llandudno and run along the historic Victorian streets that will take you back to the Promenade and the Finish Line.

With hundreds of runners taking part year after year, it is a fabulous start to the running season...

 

This event has some great history, so you can read all about the man who inspired it, Nick Beer, 1965-1992.

*Pictured above - a painting of the late NWRRC athlete Nick Beer.

 

Living with hydrocephalus, Nick sadly passed away after finishing the Vyrnwy half marathon in September 1992. He was just 27 years old. He joined NWRRC from Colwyn Bay A.C and his smile soon made him lots of friends. He was there at every race. He tried and tried until his improvements staggered us all, and you could always rely on that smile at the finishing post. 

We all need occasional laughter to make us feel good, and Nick provided that in abundance. His presence was welcome, pervasive, selflessly giving and never asking the price. 

When this event runs every year, it will remind us of the importance and positive results that trying hard and participating can bring. Nick Beer was a true son of the sporting ethic who left us with a wealth of memories and a legacy of inspiration. 

 

*The standard entry fee for the Nick Beer 10k 2023 race will be £23.00 but this offer ends on 1/2/23 but full details containing everything that you will need are contained on their website: https://alwaysaimhighevents.com/

 

*In addition, you can also read about the previous highly successful 2022 Nick Beer 10k race and further background and race reports on the North Wales Road running Club’s website: 

https://nwrrc.co.uk/nick-beer-30th-anniversary-race/