Quality athletes and fast times at the new Padarn 5k race.
*Pictured above - the start of the new Padarn 5k race last Wednesday night (photo courtesy of SportpicturesCymru). Quality athletes and fast times at the new Padarn 5k race Report by Don Hale. donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2026 coastandcountry.blog There was a good turn-out of mainly elite and club runners at the brand new Padarn Sbrint 5k dash in midweek, where the first eight finishers all dipped under seventeen minutes, and Meirionnydd RC claimed the first four places. Owen Roberts was the overall winner following a great performance in just 15 minutes and 37 seconds, on this flat and fast course alongside Llyn Padarn at Llanberis, but he faced a stern challenge from club rival Daniel Kashi in 15.44, and colleagues Ben Harding (16.15) and Lloyd Williams (16.19) also battled for top placings. Some other notable local results included Aled Hughes (GOG Triathlon) in 8th place in 16.59 and Harry Driscoll (Meirionnydd RC)...