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*Pictured above - the start of the Conwy parkrun. A large turn-out of Bank Holiday visitors mixed with regular runners and walkers in the drizzle at most North Wales parkrun last Saturday morning. Some of these events also welcomed many participants from the 5k Your Way, Move Against Cancer group, plus representatives from several other notable cancer organisations for their regular monthly gatherings. At Llandrillo yn Rhos, another bumper entry included many elite and club

Steve Gardner at the inter-area finals. New Golden Welsh record for Steve Gardner at the Masters Inter-area finals at Yate... Report by Don Hale. donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2026 coastandcountry.blog www.welshmastersathletics.co.uk North Wales Road Runner Steve Gardner, who has represented Team GB at various track championships at home and abroad, claimed a great new PB, set a new Welsh record and struck gold in the 800m race at the Masters Inter-Area T&F championships at Yate.

*Pictured above and below - some great photos of the Welsh Masters Athletics team members at the recent Inter-Area championships at Yate. Master’s Inter Area T&F Championships - Sunday 2nd August – at Yate... Special report courtesy of Gareth Robbins. Photos by Aled Hughes and Joe Horner. donhaleblog.bogspot.com/2026 coastandcountry.blog www.welshmasterathletics.co.uk The men’s team provisionally finished 5th – with 2 events still to be declared by the end of the day. The la

INTER-AREA WELSH MASTERS ATHLETICS TEAMS FOR THE LATEST CHALLENGE AT YATE ON 2/8/26. These are the male and female teams for the Inter Area Challenge at Yate on Sunday 2nd August 2026, as provided by Brett Davis, a director of WMAL. www.welshmastersathletics.co.uk donhaleblog.blogspot.com coastandcountry.blog Message from Brett Davis: Hi everybody, Here is the final team list after a couple of late injuries, plus an update on the vests situation. Joe/Adrian - I am giving the

Well done to all at Newport Harriers following some great performances at the recent Welsh Masters Athletics track and field championships at Yate. This a summary of some of their outstanding club results courtesy of Newport Harriers Athletic Club Welsh Master Champs, Yate 28th June. Another day where our Master athletes continue to inspire us. We had a good representation in Yate - well done to everyone who competed. If you’re over 35 please feel free to get in touch and

*Fell runner Josh Keogh was the first finisher at the Conwy parkrun. Repeat performance by one man and his child buggy at Rhos parkrun - plus other NW results round-up. Report by Don Hale. Photos by Michael (Pat) Finnie, and others. donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2026 coastandcountry.blog It was very warm and very breezy for hundreds of runners and walkers at all North Wales parkruns last weekend, and the Llandrillo yn Rhos 5k event attracted another bumper attendance, where Jame

*The NWRRC team at the Felinheli midweek 10k race - pictured above (l-r): Will Evans, Stuart Culverhouse, Hannah Griffith, Adam Lemalle, Steve Roberts, and Kevin Slattery. A close finish at the blustery Felinheli 10k race in midweek donhaleblog.blog.com/2026 coastandcountry.blog It was very warm and windy for the challenging Felinheli 10k race in midweek, with three members of Meirionnydd RC finishing within the top four places overall. Tomos Roberts and team-mate Daniel K

Medal and PB success at the Welsh track & field championships at Yate... Report by Don Hale, with input from Brett Davis and Steve Gardner. donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2026 coastandcountry.blog *Sean and Steve McCormack with their Welsh championship medals. There was a good turn-out and plenty of medal success and PBs at the recent Welsh Masters Athletics track and field championships staged at Yate on 28th June. This prestigious event attracted nearly 500 Masters in total fro

*Members from Eryri Harriers and other runners at the Mish Mash Bethal 5k Male and female course records smashed at the popular Mish Mash Bethal 5k. Report by Don Hale. coastandcountry.blog donhaleblog,blogspot.com/2026 *Arwel Lewis won his M65 age cat. There was a good turn-out of some 102 athletes at the Mish Mash Bethal 5k race last Wednesday night, which attracted a large number of elite and club athletes, where both the male and female course records smashed! Dion Grif

*The three leading runners ran side by side throughout the Rhos parkrun. Bright, breezy and plenty of visitors at North Wales parkruns. Report by Don Hale. Photos by Michael (Pat) Finnie, Gareth Southworth and others. coastandcountry.blog donhaleblog,blogspot.com/2026 There were plenty of visitors at the bright and breezy Llandrillo yn Rhos parkrun including - two out of the first three male finishers, and the third placed female athlete - all making their course debuts. A

*Porth Eirias Runners and volunteers at the Rhos parkrun. Successful take-over of Rhos parkrun by Porth Eirias Runners and volunteers... Introduction by Don Hale. donhaleblog.blog.com/2026 coastandcountry.blog It proved to be a spectacular take-over at the Llandrillo yn Rhos parkrun on Saturday by Porth Eirias Runners (PER), with this rapidly expanding local club providing a host of supportive members to help volunteer and marshal at this popular weekly event. Despite a ver

*NWRRC members are pictured above with their trophies. ( Photo John Hatton). Glittering annual trophy afternoon for North Wales Road...

*Pi *Pictured above -Veteran track sprinter Michael Finnie won his age cat at the Indoor 60m dash…plus other race results. Report by Don...

Pictured above - the Cardiff Indoor athletics arena. URGENT UPDATES: Welsh Masters Indoor Championships at Cardiff on Sunday 12th...

*Pictured above - four Road Runners at the Anglesey 10k Trail Race at Newborough last Sunday morning (l-r), Kay Hatton, Carol Moss, Rob...

*Pictured above - Steve Bozier was the first NWRRC member back at the Eryri marathon in North Wales. Hundreds of athletes tackled the...

*Pictured above - Ifan Lloyd won his age cat at the World Marathon champs Birthday boy Ifan Lloyd celebrates another milestone with gold...

*Pictured above - Welsh Master Mark Davies made a dramatic and emotional return to running at Conwy following his partial recovery from...

WELSH INTER REGIONAL CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS - NEWTOWN 16th November 2024. Report and photo courtesy of Bernie Jones, NWXC secretary....

*Pictured above - Swansea Harrier and Welsh Master Ian Bowles. Swansea Harrier Ian Bowles now claims eight Welsh Masters records for...