Next Race: 09/03/2025
Rhyl
2023 - Host to the North Wales 10 Mile Championships.
2023 - Host to the Inter Counties 10 Mile Series.
One of the fastest flat routes in the UK (weather dependent)
Three races, one day! Set in the seaside town of Rhyl along the North Wales coast, this flat, fast course is sure to be a hit with runners chasing their Half Marathon, 10 mile or 5 mile PB, this course has been designed with one thing in mind, helping you achieve your personal best, so if you’re a club runner or a fun runner you can be sure of a good time.
Watch the video: https://youtu.be/ZhWZUN-rOoA
This flat and fast event has hosted some of the best runners in the UK:
In 2022 the Rhyl 10 mile hosted the North Wales 10 mile road running championship, and was the venue for an Inter Counties Championship race.
In 2020 the Rhyl 10 mile hosted the North Wales 10 mile road running championship.
In 2019 the Rhyl 10 mile hosted the North Wales 10 mile road running championship.
In 2018 the Rhyl 10 mile hosted the British Masters 10 mile road running championship.
In 2016 the Rhyl 10 mile hosted the Welsh National 10 mile road running championship.
*2024 *Please note! make sure you enter 6 weeks before race day - LATE ENTRIES may not get a medal and Tech Tshirt, you can still register to run though, same price and your medal/tshirt cost will go to charity.
There is far too much waste due to us having to guess merchandise quantities way before race day.
10 Miler Cost:
Affiliated: £32 Unaffiliated: £34, Includes a quality bespoke medal and a Technical Tshirt. (YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 17 YRS OLD ON RACE DAY)
5 Miler Cost:
Affiliated: £22 Unaffiliated: £24, Includes a quality bespoke medal and a Technical Tshirt. (YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 16 YRS OLD ON RACE DAY)
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Race Day Information
Start Times: 10am
Number and chip:
Pick up at race hq.
Routes (Interactive version)
5 Mile Route: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2517066?units=miles
10 Mile Route: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2511927?units=miles
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 near the start finish.
There are no changing facilities, however, the car park is right next to the start finish.
Parking:
There is loads of free parking right next to the start/finish on the promenade, so if wet weather you can keep dry in your vehicle until a few minutes before the start.
Sat Nav: LL22 7PQ
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.
Awards for Male/Female 1st, 2nd, 3rd overall and 1st in each age category.
Baggage:
You may leave a small bag at the baggage area (next to race hq) during the race, although every effort will be made to securely store your baggage, Please DO NOT leave any valuables, cash. Jewellery etc in your bag as we cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage. Items not in a bag maybe refused or left at your own risk.
Merchandise:
Opens at 8:00am
If you ordered a hoodie online, this can be picked up from the merchandise tent before or after the race, we will also have race day merchandise available to purchase. (Cash and card accepted)
Road Closures:
There are no road closures at this event, it is mostly run on paths and the promenade.
Results:
Will be available on runwales.com later in the day.
Photos:
Are available at www.mickhall-photos.com
Headphones:
Headphones are not allowed during this race in accordance with UK Athletics rules as the course does not have a full road closure with the exception of bone-conducting headphones.
http://www.britishathletics.org.uk/competitions/rules/ and is Rule 240 S 5 UKA SUPPLEMENT HEADPHONES.
Litter:
Please be mindful and respect local residents and DO NOT throw your bottles, energy gels in gardens or over walls etc. Please leave your litter at the nearest water station or with the nearest marshal. Runners will now be disqualified and taken off the results if seen deliberately discarding their rubbish outside of a water stop or not with a marshal.
Cut off times:
Time limit – We ask runners to be able to keep a pace of 12- 15 min a mile. If you are running slower than this pace, you will still be able to finish, however, when directed to do so you will need to run on pavements and run as a pedestrian obeying all signals and the highway code. We cannot guarantee volunteer marshals will continue to be on course and therefore it is your responsibility to look at the route and follow the course signs.
The Run Wales team wish you a successful and enjoyable race.
Air B&B Wales
09/03/2025, 10:00
COPIED: The 10 Miles
10 Miles £32.00 - £34.0009/03/2025, 10:00
COPIED: The 5 Miles
5 Miles £21.00 - £23.00