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Local running races

There are numerous running races in Conwy and the surrounding area. These include some seriously tough fell races, the local park run, as well as stunning road races. As I either race or recce the routes I will add details/review of each race. For all the races/recces I have completed I will include GPX files to help you navigate on your race recces and prepare for the race.

Fell and Multi-Terrain Races

Fell and Multi-terrain

These races are all within the vicinity of Conwy and take in some of the stunning landscape this region has to offer. All of these races feature at least a significant amount of off-road running.

Mulberry Half Marathon

Month: July. Start location: Near Conwy Marina, Conwy.  Length: 13.1 miles. Surface: Mixed. Ascent: 319m. Brief notes: Mixed terrain race, 10% or so on the beach, 70% on road and 20% over Conwy mountain.

Official race websitehttps://www.runwales.com/events/mulberry-half-marathon/

My route details/GPX/commentsMulberry Half Details

Cost: £34 affiliated, £36 unaffiliated (Includes a medal and tee-shirt)

Gladstone 9

Month: September. Start Location: Penmaenmawr. Length: 9 miles. Surface: Fells. Ascent: 750-850m

Brief notes: Beautiful 9 mile circuit with plenty of climbing in addition to some good running in-between. A tough course with some stunning views.

Official race websitehttps://www.facebook.com/GladstoneFellRace/

My race report/GPX/comments: Gladstone 9 report

Cost: Advanced entry: £6 for WFRA members, £7 non-members. £9 on the day.

Conwy Fell Race

Month: February. Start Location: Penmaenmawr. Length: 5 miles. Surface: Fells. Ascent: 500m.

Brief notes: Presumably created by an evil genius. Lures you into a false sense of security starting with 2 miles of steady climbing before the final 3 miles whipsaw you into oblivion. Toughest 5 miles in Conwy.

Official race website: https://www.facebook.com/Conwy-Fell-Race-973479662785559/

My race recce/GPX/comments:

Cost: £5

Penmaenmawr fell race

Month: November. Start Location: Capelulo. Length: 10-10.4 miles. Surface: Trails/Fells. Ascent: 500-600m.

Brief notes: Probably the most runnable fell race in the area! Great 10 mile loop taking in the fells of the Northern Carneddau. A slightly tamer version of the Gladstone 9, ideal for those looking for more good running and less walking.

Official race website: https://www.fellrunner.org.uk/races/04347bd8-0ec1-4019-afbc-0df07208736c

My race recce/GPX/comments:

Cost: £10

Ras Tal-y-Fan

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Eryri Fell Race Series

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Road Races

These are many road races which take place in the vicinity of Conwy which take place entirely on paved surfaces.

Conwy Half Marathon

Month: November. Start location: Conwy bridge.  Length: 13.1 miles. Surface: Road. Ascent: 327m. Brief notes: A stunning half marathon course taking in the coastal road round Great Orme

Official race websitehttps://www.runwales.com/events/conwy-half-marathon/

My route details/GPX/commentsConwy Half Marathon

Cost: £35 affiliated, £37 unaffiliated (Includes a medal and tee-shirt)

Nick Beer Memorial Llandudno 10k

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Conwy Park
Run

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Llandudno Easter 5k

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