Spectacular 5k fundraising race on the prom for the RNLI.

*Pictured above and below - the fast start of the spectacular 5k fundraising race on the prom at Llandudno for the RNLI.

Spectacular 5k fundraising race on the prom for the RNLI.

Report by Don Hale. Photos by Caitlin Faye and others.

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It was a spectacular morning on Llandudno promenade last Sunday as bright warm sunshine greeted over 300 athletes and their supporters to an amazing 5k fundraising race for the town’s essential RNLI group

Well organised by race director John Hatton and backed by a large and enthusiastic team of hard-working volunteers and marshals, this event attracted a wealth of elite, club and social runners, who recorded some very fast times in near perfect conditions; and this event also included some very popular junior races for children and their parents.

John later confirmed: “I have been working with Catherine Tudor-Jones, who is the Community Manager. She was so thrilled the event went so well. Originally, the RNLI said they wanted a fun run, but I said no, we will do a 5k and a fun run, which they are so pleased with. It’s been a lot of hard work, but it will be easier for next year’s race.”

*Race Director John Hatton (*above left) with Community Manager Catherine Tudor Jones at the RNLI station in Llandudno, and (*right), some members of Porth Eirias Runners with the RNLI mascot at the start area.

In the main 5k race, the impressive vests from GOG Triathlon, Cybi Striders, NWRRC, Colwyn Bay AAC, Betsi Runaways, Dalzell Runners, and Porth Eirias Runners, to name but a few, all helped to create an incredible atmosphere, with the first 17 runners all dipping under 20 minutes!

Visiting athlete Samual Conkie (Vale Royal AC) was the outstanding runaway winner with an excellent performance, including a very fast time of just 16 minutes and 38 seconds to additionally win his male Under-21 age category.

Promising local athlete Harty Woodford claimed the runner-up spot with a determined run in 17.31 to win his Senior Male 21-34 age cat, with Mark Jones (Cybi Striders) third in 17.50, and he also won his respective FV40 age cat.

Cybi Striders took the first three finishing places in the ladies event (6th overall) in 19.06 and she was the first female and also won her FV35 age cat. Llio Jones was second (13th) in 19.36, and she was the first Senior Female 21-34, with Jessica Bibby third (23rd) in 20.57, and she finished second in the same age cat as Llio. 

Carla Green (NWRRC) enjoyed a good run despite her heavy marathon training schedule, and she was the fourth female (26th) in 21.13, and she won her FV50 age cat.

*Pictured above left - the overall 5k race winner Samuel Conkie (Vale Royal AC) with the sponsor from Lord-Brown & Harty Funeral Directors, and (*above right), the first female finisher in Emma Alofs (Cybi Striders), with the sponsor from Deganwy Quay.

*Four outstanding age cat winners from NWRRC (l-r): Cheryl Frost, Karen Butler, Carla Green and Kay Hatton, and (*right) Will Evans was the first NWRRC member home.

*North Wales Road Runners had a great day out and celebrated with thirteen podium places including eight outright age cat wins, three second, and two third placings: 

*Road Runners celebrate (*above) after a great race with (l-r): Don Hale, Mike Hayton, Cheryl Frost,Rob Fryer, Kay Hatton, Karen Butler and Carla Green.

The first NWRRC club man home was Will Evans in 9th place in 19.25 and he won his VM45 age cat; Stuart Culverhouse 14th in 19.38 and he won his VM50 cat; Carla Green 26th 21.13, and she won her FV50 cat; Steve Roberts 33rd in 21.43 and he was second in his VM60 cat; Super vet Sandy Johnston 58th in 23.08 and he won his VM75 cat; Kay Hatton 59th in 23.13 and she won her FV60 cat; Cheryl Frost 65th in 23.43 and she won her FV55 cat; Adam Lemalle 69th in 23.58; Karen Butler 73rd in 24.07 and she won her FV65 cat; Hannah Griffith 82nd in 24.55 and she was 3rd FV50; Nia Lister 84th in 25.15; Tony Gibson 91st in 25.41; Helen Hannam 94th in 25.51; Rob Fryer98th in 26.03, and he won his VM70 cat; Gwennan Charlton 108th in 26.38; Gethin Wyn Jones 117th in 27.27; Don Hale 119th 27.28 and 2nd VM70; Elizabeth Driscoll 122nd in 27.33 and 3rd FV55; Dave Jones 124th in 27.33; Mike Hayton 130th in 28.33, and 2nd VM75; and Sean Butler 160th in 30.55.

  

*Husband and wife Tristan and Kelly Owen (*above left) with Rachel Morris. 

*John Jones (Eryri Harriers) - above left - with his brother Dave and Dave's wife Julie from Dalzell Runners, and (*above right) time check at the finish line from Sandy Johnston and Kay Hatton - who both won their respective age cats.

*Other notable local results: 

Josh Mottram 16th in 19.49 and 3rd U21; Darren Dentith 39th 22.05; Ian Taylor(Colwyn Bay AC) 46th 22.29; 56th John Jones (Eryri Harriers) 56th 22.53; Tony Parvin 70th 23.59; 97th Peter Johnson 25.49; Tristan and Kelly Owen ran together in 151st/152nd places in 29.49; Rachel Morris 183rd in 32.55: Kevin Edge (Porth Eirias Runners) 34.47. 

*And well deserved plaudits too to VM80 competitors Dennis Smith and Jack Thomas(Buckley Runners), with Dennis recording a good time of 34.42 in 210th place, and Jack 218th in 35.48.

*Praise was also given to all the event sponsors for their support including: Conwy Marina Boatfolk; Conwy CBC, Deganwy Quay, Mini - Halliwell Jones; Lord-Brown & Harty, MKM, CRL Group, and Williams Denton

*Pictured above - Cybi Striders team at the RNLI 5k race and (*below) members of Porth Eirias Runners at the Lifeboat House on the prom.

*Some members from Colwyn Bay AC including Ian Taylor and Josh Mottram with friends on the prom.

*This is the link to the provisional results from the RNLI 5k race:

https://rnli.niftyentries.com/Results/RLNI-Llandudno-5K-1K-Fun-Run-2025#