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By Don Hale donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2026 May 03, 2026 *Pictured above - the start of the Bank Holiday parkrun at Rhos on Sea. Bank Holiday bonanza at North Wales parkruns Report by Don Hale. Photos at Rhos by Michael Finnie. donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2026 coastandcountry.blog The Bank Holiday weekend brought in plenty of first timers and mixed ability entrants to the various North Wales parkruns, which were again blessed by mild and sunny weather. Llandrillo yn Rhos was th

*Pictured above - Ben and Sarah Hudson at their latest marathon race. Ben and Sarah tackled their 26th marathon on Tyneside. Report by Don Hale. donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2026 coastandcountry.blog Ben and Sarah Hudson took part in the challenging Newcastle and Gateshead marathon last Sunday – which was their 26th marathon! Ben finished in 3:48:59 and Sarah in 4:10:29, and 3rd in her age cat. After her race, Sarah confirmed: “Such a cool weekend exploring Newcastle… including

By Don Hale donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2026 May 04, 2026 *Pictured above - Steve Gardner smashed another record at The North Wales Endurance open meeting at Deeside last weekend. (Photo by Bill Scrivens). Steve Gardner smashed the record at the NW 1500m steeplechase open race... Report by Don Hale. donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2026 coastandcountry.blog NWRRC veteran and Team GB athlete Steve Gardner competed in the North Wales Endurance open race track meeting at Deeside last Fri

Welsh Masters Athletics track and coaching session at Tonypandy. donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2026 www.welshmastersathletics.co.uk WMAL are going to stage their first Masters track session with coaching at Tonypandy track on 20th May. Meet at 10am for a warm-up. The spring group will be taken by Eric Oram, and the middle distance group by Brett Davis, then retire to a nearby café afterwards.

BMAF Road Race report and calendar for 2026. donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2026 Update on Masters Road Race Championship Calendar 2026.. donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2026 Although the BMAF Executive has only two elected officers and an England Masters representative in post we are not a quorum, this concern has led to some delays and the ability to make decisions. However, with the help of BMAF Services we are determined to continue to provide Championships at T&F, XC and on the Road

Good results for NW marathon runners Pictured right - Mal Preece from NWRRC ran well at the Boston marathon. donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2026 coastandcountry.blog North Wales Road Runner Mal Preece competed in the Boston Marathon last weekend, and despite a gruelling race and some very windy conditions, he finished just a few seconds away from recording a great new course PB. After the event he confirmed: “Very tough and windy conditions, 40/50mph headwinds, but pleased with t

Report by Don Hale. Conwy photos by Micheal Finnie. * *Steve Gardner is pictured right. donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2026 coastandcountry.blog It proved to be another bumper turn-out at the Llandrillo yn Rhos parkrun last Saturday with a generous mix of top junior and senior club runners, plus numerous first timers, social runners and walkers. Six out of the first ten finishers at Rhos were debutants, including many talented youngsters, all testing their paces against each ot

donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2026 coastandcountry.blog Although the BMAF Executive has only two elected officers and an England Masters representative in post we are not a quorum, this concern has led to some delays and the ability to make decisions. However, with the help of BMAF Services we are determined to continue to provide Championships at T&F, XC and on the Road. To that effect I am posting an update on future Road and Trail Championships to all athletes who have shown a

donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2025 coastandcountry.blog Special report from Dave Munday – the trip organiser from parkrun North Wales. It was an early start as the ferry left Holyhead at 4a.m! The smiling faces from the parkrun tourists started to arrive and we were all in high spirits as we boarded the ferry and found somewhere to get our heads down for a few hours’ sleep, before we arrived in Dublin at 7am. Different groups were heading to different parkruns with Fairview, Fat

We’re pleased to confirm that the Welsh Masters Championships 2026 will take place on Saturday 28th June at the excellent Yate Outdoor Sports Complex.

Martin Green (Meirionnydd RC) was the runner-up in the tough Llandudno half marathon race. Over 1,000 runners beat the weather at the new Victorian 10 mile and half marathon races in Llandudno. Report by Don Hale. Photos by Michael Finnie. donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2026 coastandcountry.blog It was wild, wet, and windy for over 1,000 hardy athletes on Sunday for the new Victorian 10 mile and half marathon races that started with a loop along Llandudno promenade before heading

COWFEST SET TO COME TO ERDDIG PARKRUN IN WALES IN JUNE donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2026 coastandcountry.blog Dave Munday from parkrun North Wales has provided details of a unique series of events including one that's available in North Wales in June! Cowfest 2026 We are delighted to announce the four locations for Cowfest 2026 on 20th June. What is a Cowfest?! It's an annual gathering for UK tourists. Curious to learn more? Search this page for highlights and details from previ

*Pictured above - Sprint Duathlon, track champion, and Welsh International athlete Steve Gardner won his age cat in Scotland last weekend. Victory for Steve Gardner at the Scottish Sprint Duathlon Report by Don Hale. donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2026 coastandcountry.blog Welsh International track athlete Steve Gardner won his age category in a prestigious Duathlon Sprint event in Edinburgh last weekend. The Team GB athlete, and NWRRC member, who was representing his second cl

Ifan Lloyd (Swansea Harriers) - above left - with David Warren (Cardigan AC) and ( below) Ifan, David, and Mike Whyatt (Eryri Harriers). Success for Welsh Masters at the BMAF championships at Bangor. donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2026 coastandcountry.blog Ifan Lloyd reports on the BMAF cross-country championships at Bangor The BMAF (British Masters Athletics Federation) cross country championships was held at the Faenol Estate, Bangor on 21st March. A glorious course of undulatin

*Kevin Higgins (*pictured right) braved the Maltese heat to celebrate his 500th milestone run... Report by Don Hale . donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2025 Two veteran North Wales Road Runners swapped their winter thermals for lightweight vests last weekend as they competed in different road races in warmer climates in Malta and Spain. Kevin Higgins celebrated his 500th race for the club in the Sliema half-marathon on Sunday after battling with the heat, which unfortunately slowe

The GOG Triathlon - Triathlon Dewi - GOG AQUATHON, will take place on Sunday 1st March at Eirias Park in Colwyn Bay. donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2025 This exciting fundraising event includes options for both junior and senior athletes, and the cost is only £5.00 for adults, and just £1 for juniors. The organisers say it is ideal for beginners. JUNIORS: *25K POOL SWIM and a 400M TRACK RUN. *150M POOL SWIM and a 2k TRACK RUN. *300M POOL SWIM and a 300M TRACK RUN. ADULTS: *150M PO

Tough Nice Beer 10k proved a great success with good numbers and a fast pace.

The BMAF Council is calling an EGM on Wednesday 4 March 2026 at 7pm. donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2025 The meeting will be held by Zoom The motion for the meeting will be: - It is noted that the BMAF executive committee has a large number of vacancies and with just three members is not quorate. In light of this, the BMAF Council will take on the responsibility of finding and appointing additional people to serve as officers on the BMAF Executive until the next AGM to ensure that

Conwy Mountain Race,

TIME TO TAKE ON THE BEAST - the Beast of Bryn - charity races on 23rd August 2026 By Don Hale donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2025 February 10, 2026 Beast of Bryn 2026: 23 August 2026 donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2025 Beast of Bryn 2026 (Bwystfil Y Bryn): Info from Paul Bulmer. https://beastofbryn.fullonsport.com/event/beast-of-bryn-2026/profile We are delighted to be hosting the Beast of Bryn 2026 (Bwystfil Y Bryn) BRAG (Bryn Residents Action Group) established this race in 2011 and