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Over 1,000 runners beat the weather at the new Victorian 10 mile and half marathon races in Llandudno.
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
Don Hale
Mar 313 min read


Karl and Rachel Morris hit top gear at the Oulton Park Metric Marathon
Great performances from Karl and Rachel Morris ( pictured above). Karl and Rachel Morris hit top gear at the Oulton Park Metric Marathon Report by Don Hale. donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2026 coastandcountry.blog North Wales couple Karl and Rachel Morris competed in the Oulton Park Metric Marathon last Sunday and they both recorded some excellent finishing times around this iconic motor racing circuit. Karl, who represented NWRC, came 17th overall out of 58 finishers in a very g
Don Hale
Mar 261 min read


Most terrifying 10k race ever for North Wales couple.
Ben and Sarah Hudson described their 10k race as the 'most terrifying ever.' Most terrifying 10k race ever for North Wales couple. Report by Don Hale. donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2026 coastandcountry.blog A North Wales ultra-distance couple took part last Sunday in what they described as ‘the most terrifying 10k race they have ever run!’ NWRRC members and Weksh Masters Ben and Sarah Hudson competed in the Pulford 10k race on Sunday, which now has a very challenging cut-off tim
Don Hale
Mar 222 min read


Road Runners galloped home at the Chester 10k races...
*Pictured above - Vicky Taylor with Mandy Owen and Kelly Alford at Chester. Road Runners galloped home at the Chester 10k races Report by Don Hale. donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2026 coastandcountry.blog Five North Wales Road Runners completed amongst a very large field of some 7,315 entrants at the Chester 10k race last Sunday, and they all performed well and recorded some noteworthy finishing times. Veteran Jon Evans was in top form, and he finished strong in a good chip time
Don Hale
Mar 221 min read


Kevin Higgins braved the Maltese heat to celebrate his 500th milestone run...plus hot pace for Stuart in Spain
*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
Don Hale
Feb 262 min read


The tough Nick Beer 10k race proved a great success once more with good numbers and a fast pace...
Tough Nice Beer 10k proved a great success with good numbers and a fast pace.
Don Hale
Feb 203 min read


Supertemps boss Sarah Elwood pledges new charity support for children's cancer charities...
Sarah pledges new support for children's cancer charities in North Wales.
Don Hale
Feb 202 min read


The BMAF Council is calling an EGM on Wednesday 4 March 2026 at 7pm.
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
Don Hale
Feb 122 min read


TIME TO TAKE ON THE BEAST - the Beast of Bryn - charity races on 23rd August 2026.
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
Don Hale
Feb 105 min read


Fifteen medals and a Welsh Record on a great day for Wales within the Swansea Half Marathon...
The jubilant Welsh Masters team ( above) at the Swansea half marathon. Fifteen medals and a Welsh Record on a great day for Wales within...
Don Hale
Jul 3, 20253 min read


Christmas cracker at the NWRRC handicap race at Rhos on Sea.
*North Wales Road Runners are pictured ( above) just before the start of the festive handicap race on the promenade at Rhos on Sea....
Don Hale
Dec 7, 20242 min read


John and Carla’s Deganwy Dash voted the ‘Best Sporting Event of the Year,’ and raises thousands for Children’s Cancer Charities.
*Picture above – Deganwy Dash race organisers John Hatton and Carla Green John and Carla’s Deganwy Dash voted the ‘Best Sporting Event of...
Don Hale
Dec 7, 20242 min read


Six podium places for the Road Runners in the tough Conwy half-marathon...
*Pictured above - many members of NWRRC at the start of the half-marathon. Six podium places for the Road Runners in the tough Conwy...
Don Hale
Nov 23, 20244 min read


Proud moment for athletics coach John Hatton and a popular former community midwife Sharon Buckley...
*john Hatton ( above left), with Sharon Buckley at the Conwy half-marathon. Proud moment for athletics coach John Hatton and a popular...
Don Hale
Nov 23, 20242 min read


Hundreds of athletes tackled the iconic Marathon Eryri on its 40th anniversary.
*Pictured above - Steve Bozier was the first NWRRC member back at the Eryri marathon in North Wales. Hundreds of athletes tackled the...
Don Hale
Nov 16, 20242 min read


Birthday boy Ifan Lloyd celebrates another milestone with gold at the World Marathon Champs in Bucharest.
*Pictured above - Ifan Lloyd won his age cat at the World Marathon champs Birthday boy Ifan Lloyd celebrates another milestone with gold...
Don Hale
Nov 16, 20242 min read


Road Runners celebrated a hat-trick of podium places at the Beaumaris 10k...plus other results.
*Pictured above - A quartet of NWRRC members at the Beaumaris 10k (l-r), Len Jackson, Kay Hatton, Mike Hayton, and Cheryl Frost. Road...
Don Hale
Sep 24, 20242 min read


Alan Davies set out to break a new M70 World Record at the Swansea Bay 10k...
*Pictured above - Master veteran Alan Davies may have set a new world record at the Swansea Bay 10k race. Alan Davies set out to break a...
Don Hale
Sep 18, 20242 min read


Welsh Masters Athletics Ltd - latest half-marathon and marathon records 2024.
Welsh Masters Athletics Ltd - latest half-marathon and marathon records 2024... These are the latest updates to the records from WMAL...
Don Hale
Sep 17, 20241 min read


Road Running trio set the pace at the Abersoch half-marathon... plus other race results...
*Pictured above (l-r) - the NWRRC trio at Abersoch on Saturday - Sandy Johnston, Stuart Culverhouse, and Gwen Charlton. Road Running trio...
Don Hale
Sep 16, 20242 min read
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