**NEW FROM RUNWALES: Colwyn Bay 5 miler/10 miler/20 miler. 9th March 2025, 10am.

*Pictured above - Sandy Johnston in action from last year's event at Eirias Park

**NEW FROM RUNWALES: Colwyn Bay 5 miler/10 miler/20 miler. 9th March 2025, 10am.

**Route update: from RunWales: Due to the continued sea defence works in Rhyl which will not be completed until 2026, this event has been moved to Colwyn Bay, we have also added a 20 miler to the mix, the race date is 9th March 2025.

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MORE INFORMATION.

  

Colwyn Bay 5 miler, 10 miler & 20 miler: https://www.runwales.com/e/colwyn-bay-5-miler-10-miler-and-20-miler-8641

9th March 2025, 10am.

All races start at the Athletics track in Colwyn Bay, from here they head along to the promenade and head East along the coastline where all races have their turning points for you to retrace your steps back to the athletics track.

All race routes are mainly very flat with just a couple of short hills.

You could use the 20 miler to test your pace on this flatish fast route for an upcoming spring marathon, this is very popular amongst a marathon runners training plans.

A quality bespoke Medal and Technical Tshirt for all finishers.

The last date for your name printed on your race number is 4 weeks before race day.

ROUTES: 

5 Miler:  https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2593501?units=miles

10 Miler:  https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2593498?units=miles

20 Miler:  https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2593492?units=miles

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Race Day Information:
 

Start Time: 10am
 

Race HQ / Enquiries: 
Opens at 8am at the athletics track.
 

Number and chip:

Pick up at race hq.
 

Drink Stations: 

There will be a drink station at approx every 3 miles, also at the finish. If you require lots of water whilst running we would recommend you bring your own water bottle.
 

Toilets / Changing:

Toilets are located with the buildings at the athletics track.
 

Parking:
All parking is located close to the Athletics track at Eirias park, Colwyn Bay, as follows:

Stadium car park (off Abergele Road): 200

Eirias High School: 120

Astro Turf car park: 70

Bowling Green car park: 50

Sat Nav: LL29 8AB

 

First Aid:

First Aid cover will be provided by a professional medical team. First Aid station will be located at the start and finish and on course. In order to help our medical team, help you it is critical you fill out the medical history information on the back of your race number. If you are injured or unwell to carry on at any stage please notify the nearest marshal who will call for First Aid assistance. It will be the discretion of the medical team if they transport you back to the finish.
 

Pulling Out:

If you retire from the race please return your timing chip to race hq (PLEASE AVOID THE FINISHING LINE AREA)  If you plan not to return to the finish, it’s really important that you let the nearest Marshal to you know and give them your race number. This is so we can account for you at the end of the race. It is your responsibility to arrange transport back to the start.

T-shirts / Medals / Prizes:

There will be a Technical T-shirt and bespoke medal for all runners to collect at the finish.

Presentation of prizes will be made at approx 11:30am 

Prizes for Male/Female 1st, 2nd, 3rd overall and 1st in each age category.
Prizes consist of vouchers and mementos, there are no cash prizes.

Colwyn Bay 5 miler, 10 miler & 20 miler:

https://www.runwales.com/e/colwyn-bay-5-miler-10-miler-and-20-miler-8641