Date: 16th April 2023
One of the fastest flat routes in the UK
Set in the seaside town of Rhyl along the North Wales coast, this flat, fast course is sure to be a hit with runners chasing their 10K PB, this course has been designed with one thing in mind, helping you achieve your personal best, so if you’re a club runner or a fun runner you can be sure of a good time.
10K Cost:
Affiliated: £24 Unaffiliated: £26, Includes a quality bespoke medal and a Technical Tshirt. (YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 16 YRS OLD ON RACE DAY)
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Race Day Information
View your race number here:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/thbeu45dowy0mkq/Rhyl%2010k%20Bib%20Numbers.pdf?dl=0
New route and race location due to more sea defence works starting on Rhyl promenade!
However, the new route is equally as flat.
We will now be starting and finishing on the Abergele/Pensarn promenade, this is only a few miles along the coast road from Rhyl.
Sat nav: LL22 7PQ
Route: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2191801?units=km
Start Time: 10am
Number and chip:
Pick up at race hq.
Drink Stations:
There will be a drink station at approx 3 miles, also at the finish. If you require lots of water whilst running we would recommend you bring your own water bottle.
Toilets / Changing:
Toilets are located near the start finish, both public and additional portaloos.
There are no changing facilities.
Parking:
There is lots of free parking next to the start finish.
First Aid:
First Aid cover will be provided by a professional medical team. First Aid station will be located at the start and finish and on course. In order to help our medical team, help you it is critical you fill out the medical history information on the back of your race number. If you are injured or unwell to carry on at any stage please notify the nearest marshal who will call for First Aid assistance. It will be the discretion of the medical team if they transport you back to the finish.
Pulling Out:
If you retire from the race please return your timing chip to race hq (PLEASE AVOID THE FINISHING LINE AREA) If you plan not to return to the finish, it’s really important that you let the nearest Marshal to you know and give them your race number. This is so we can account for you at the end of the race. It is your responsibility to arrange transport back to the start.
T-shirts / Medals / Prizes:
There will be a Technical T-shirt and bespoke medal for all runners to collect at the finish.
Presentation of prizes will be made at approx 11:30am
Prizes for Male/Female 1st, 2nd, 3rd overall and 1st in each age category.
Baggage:
You may leave a small bag at the baggage area during the race, although every effort will be made to securely store your baggage, Please DO NOT leave any valuables, cash. Jewellery etc in your bag as we cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage. Items not in a bag maybe refused or left at your own risk.
Merchandise:
Opens at 8:00am
If you ordered a hoodie online, this can be picked up from the merchandise tent before or after the race, we will also have race day merchandise available to purchase. (Cash and card accepted)
At each race we have a huge jumble sale of old stock from past races (cash only)
Road Closures:
There are no road closures at this event, it is mostly run on paths and the promenade.
Results:
Will be available on runwales.com later in the day.
Photos:
Are available at www.mickhall-photos.com
Headphones:
Headphones are not allowed during this race in accordance with UK Athletics rules as the course does not have a full road closure with the exception of bone-conducting headphones.
http://www.britishathletics.org.uk/competitions/rules/ and is Rule 240 S 5 UKA SUPPLEMENT HEADPHONES.
Litter:
Please be mindful and respect local residents and DO NOT throw your bottles, energy gels in gardens or over walls etc. Please leave your litter at the nearest water station or with the nearest marshal. Runners will now be disqualified and taken off the results if seen deliberately discarding their rubbish outside of a water stop or not with a marshal.
Cut off times:
Time limit – We ask runners to be able to keep a pace of 12- 15 min a mile and complete a half marathon in 3 - 3:30hours. If you are running slower than this pace, you will still be able to finish, however, when directed to do so you will need to run on pavements and run as a pedestrian obeying all signals and the highway code. We cannot guarantee volunteer marshals will continue to be on course and therefore it is your responsibility to look at the route and follow the course signs.
Where there are any road closures these will re-open to vehicular traffic on a rolling basis at an approximate pace of 15min mile.
The Run Wales team wish you a successful and enjoyable race.
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