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*The NWRRC team who Raced the Train last Wednesday (*back row l-r), Cai Roberts, Steve Bozier, Rachel Morris, Ben Hudson and Karl Morris, and (*front row) Kelly Alford, Hannah Griffith, Vicky Taylor and Sarah Hudson. Perfect night to ‘Race the Highland Train’ back from Dinas to Caernarfon for 300 runners... Report by Don Hale. Some photos courtesy of Kelly Alford.   https://donhaleblog.blogspot.com www.welshmastersathletics.co.uk   It proved to be another exciting dash from start to finish as nearly three-hundred mixed ability runners attempted to Race the Highland train from Dinas station to Caernarfon last Wednesday night. On a warm and almost perfect evening  Tomos Roberts  (Meirionnydd RC) was the first athlete home in a fast time of just 14 minutes and 51 seconds over this interesting 5k course, with  Ifan Dafydd  (Eryri Harriers) 2nd in 14.55, and  John Higgs  3rd in 15.02. In addition,  Simon Cole (GOG Triathlon) finished in 5th place in 15.15. The 1st female runner was  Rachel

Race the Highland Train 5k from Dinas to Caernarfon. Preview by Don Hale.   https://donhaleblog.blogspot.com www.welshmastersathletics.co.uk Rhedwyr Eryri Harriers present the 23rd Race the Highland Train event next month (July) 2023 – from Dinas to Caernarfon.  This is a unique 5k race held under U.K.A. Rules, and it is a fabulous opportunity to race against the famous Highland Train on Wednesday 19th July. The train Leaves the Highland Railway Station at Caernarfon at 7:30pm and the race starts at Dinas Railway Station at 8:00pm.  There is a limit of 300 entries and  the  Entry fee is just - attached £10/Unattached £12. Free commemorative slate coasters are awarded to the first 200 entries courtesy of Inigo Jones, Groeslon.  *Karl and Rachel Morris (*above) at a previous Race the Train event. *Please note: There will be NO entries on the night ,  and   the  minimum age of entry is 12 (age on race day) . There are also cash prizes for beating the records, and chip timing will be used.