CONWY WALK & RUN
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
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 website: https://www.runwales.com/events/mulberry-half-marathon/
My route details/GPX/comments: Mulberry 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 website: https://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
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 website: https://www.runwales.com/events/conwy-half-marathon/
My route details/GPX/comments: Conwy Half Marathon
Cost: £35 affiliated, £37 unaffiliated (Includes a medal and tee-shirt)