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01. 30th March
Race HQ: Merthyr Leisure Village, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 1UT
Start Times / Cut-off Times
20 Miler - 09:30AM start
10 Miler - 09:30AM start
Race HQ open from 8.00am on the morning.
IMPORTANT NOTE: For the 20 miler there is a 4 hours 30 minutes cut-off time, at 10 miles we will operate a 2 hours 15 minutes course closure.
02. Race Overview
The low down
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Scenic 20 Mile and 10 Mile race routes, Welsh/UK Athletics Race license tbc
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Category Prizes / First Aid Provision & Water stations
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Race numbers are to be collected on the day / No entry fees can be refunded or deferred, even if the race is cancelled or re-scheduled
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Unfortunately the course is not suitable for wheelchair athletes
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Headphones / Personal Stereos are not to be worn at this race as marshal's instructions must be obeyed at all times. People contravening this rule will face disqualification
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Note that there is no bag storage available
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Merthyr Leisure Village Cafe will be open for refreshments but is cash only.
03. Entry Details
A bargain of a race!
20 Miler
Affiliated: £25.00
Un-affiliated: £28.00
10 Miler
Affiliated: £15.00
Un-affiliated: £17.00
RACE MEMENTOS
Prizes and momentos to be confirmed in the new year...watch this space!
04. The Route
It's an out and back..simples
Starting from Merthyr Leisure Village, 10 mile runners will enjoy an out and back route mainly along the Taff Trail. 20 mile entrants get to do it...twice.
Elevation - approx. 690ft climb / 690ft drop (20 Miler) - 345ft climb / 345ft drop (10 Miler)
5. FAQ's
And there's more..
Q1. Is there an entry limit?
Q2. Are there drinks on the route?
Yes there is, so get your entries in early.
20 Miler - 250 places
10 Miler - 150 places
Entries close: when race is full.
Entries on day: if spaces are available.
There are water stations at the following points: mile 4/6/10/14/16/20.
If you're used to a certain energy gel or drink, we'd recommend you bring your own. Refreshments will also be available at the start and finish of the course.
Q3. Are there loos?
Q4. Will I get a time?
There are no additional portaloos on route. However, as the start and finish is at Merthyr Leisure Village there are ample toilets and changing facilities on site.
There are lots of eateries within walking distance too including McDonalds and the leisure villages in-house cafe.
All entrants will receive a chipped time via their race number.
Results will be out as fast as technology allows so please bear with us.
Prizes will be presented to the winners shortly after they cross the finish line.
Results will be emailed to all competitors and also posted on the San Domenico website as soon as possible after the race.
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2022 RESULTS: https://my.raceresult.com/188816/results
2020 RESULTS: https://my.raceresult.com/139085/results
Results 2024
6. RACE RECORDS
Olivia Tsim (Pontypridd Roadents)
57min.57sec (2020)
Women's 10 Mile Record
V35-44 - Liz May, Pontypridd Roadents AC, 01:10:43 (2022)
V45-54 - Helen-Marie Davies, Swansea Harriers, AC 01:06:53 (2022)
V55-64 - Niki Morgan, Chepstow Harriers, 01:06:45 (2022)
V65+ - Rose Thomas, Rhayader AC,
01:32:31 (2020)
Simon Lewis (Pontypridd Roadents)
53min.48sec (2020)
Men's 10 Mile Record
Senior - Joseph Reardon, Aberdare Valley, 00:55:00 (2020)
V35-44 - Simon Lewis, Pontypridd Roadents, 00:53:48 (2020)
V45-54 - Matthew Jacklin, Aberdare Valley, 00:57:15 (2022)
V55-64 - Haydn Hartnell, Parc Bryn Bach RC, 01:07:47 (2019)
Holly Rush (Avon Valley) 2hr.08min.10sec (2022)
Dan Bodman (Ponty Roadents) 1hr:52min:24sec (2020)
Women's 20 Mile Record
V35-44 - Holly Rush, Avon Valley,
02:08:10 (2022)
V45-54 - Chris Webb, Swansea Harriers, 02:36:06 (2020)
V55-64 - Jane Ogilvie, Brackla Harriers, 02:43:49 (2020)
V65+ - Brenda Evans, Pontypridd Roadents AC, 03:32:58 (2019)
Men's 20 Mile Record
V35-44 - Jamie Vanstone,
Pontypridd Roadents AC, 01:57:24 (2020)
V45-54 - Robin Phillips, Westbury Harriers,
02:09:38 (2020)
V55-64 - Anthony Ballance, Westbury Harriers, 02:15:06 (2020)
V65+ - Terry O'Brien, Unaffiliated, 02:33:46 (2022)