Races that we as a club would like to support and encourage involvement in for 2023
January
Lliswerry 8 – 8 miles, flat and can be quick 15th Jan – Run by Lliswerry Runners Lliswerry 8 – Lliswerry Runners (vozot.co.uk)
A lot of Pegs have entered and it’s a great local race near Newport. If you have not entered and the race is now full why not think about going to support
February
Reverse 10 – 10 miles, the mile markers are reversed hence the name. Starts near the Penallta Parkrun and the route takes in the Taff Trail with a bit of hill, trail and quite a bit of flat
5th Feb – Run by Ponty Roadents Entries via Fabian 4 website Reverse 10 – Pontypridd Roadents AC – £12.90 to enter, no medal but there is a t-shirt.
Trail Race Caerphilly 10k or 5k 19th Feb – Caerphilly Trail 5k and 10k | Ridge Runners
£22 & £26 to enter – kit requirements
March
Cardiff Bay Run – 10k
26th March – local run and would be great to support our fellow club runners
Entries – http://www.cardiffbayrun.co.uk/
April
Whitchurch 5k 30th April – 5k – Entries via the website Cardiff 5K 2023 Race for Victory
£20 – t-shirts have all the entrants names on the back
Local race starting and finishing in Whitchurch. Can be very quick and great to support if not running.
Summer series – 1,2,3 and 4 mile races held on a Friday evening (28th April, 26th May, 16th June & 7th July)
Run by Cardiff Running Events and entries via Fabian 4 closer to the time Cardiff Running events
Cheap and cheerful with no bling. Start and finish in Bute Park either by Blackweir Bridge or the Riding Stables
May
SSAFA (Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families) – 5k
3 dates across the summer held on a Wednesday evening. Start and finish from the Ambulance Station in Bute Park. An opportunity to have a drink after in the Blackweir Tavern.
Entries cheaper in advance and online
Great support and lots of local clubs. Great way to test your speed
Rose Inn – 4 miles (2 laps and flat as a pancake) Run by Chepstow Harriers Chepstow Harriers – Rose Inn Series (google.com)
4 races take place on a Tuesday evening (8th May, 13th June, 11th July & 8th August)
Start and finish at – 2 laps of a 2 mile course in the village of Redwick close to Magor
Entries online via Fabian 4 closer to the time. Cheap and cheerful with no bling.
Treforest 10k,
Run by Ponty Roadents
Cheap and cheerful with no bling.
Race starts by the Old Pottery in Taffs Well and takes in part of the Taff Trail – Out and back race.
June
Rack Raid – team event with various distances
Date TBC but usually the beginning of June
Run by Fairwater Runners, Cwmbran.
Great team event taking in all the Ruins and Castle Keeps of South Wales. The Team is picked closer to the time and drivers/ supporters are needed so a good event to be involved in
Swansea half marathon
11th June – Entries via https://www.swanseahalfmarathon.co.uk/
Route takes in the coastal path and lots of places to support. Flat road and path course.
July
Magor 10k Saturday 29th July, – Chepstow Harriers – Magor 10k (google.com)
Cosmeston Relays,
Date TBC – 3 per team and all running 3 miles each. A great team event and a firm Pegs favourite.
Porthcawl 10k – 3rd July
Entries via https://www.porthcawl10k.co.uk/register/
August
CPR,
Run by Cardiff Running Events – a 2 day event comprising of 5 races (5k, 10k, 4.5k cross country on day 1 and then day 2 is a half marathon and a 1 mile time trial) Entries via Fabian 4 closer to the time. Great event to take part in or support.
Barry Island 10k – 6th August. Entries via https://barryisland10k.co.uk/register/