Main Races for 2021
**LATEST NEWS (January 2021) Due to the restrictions caused by the Covid-19 virus, we are in the process of constructing the 2021 Race List, as many events’ dates have not been finalised yet.
THE LIST BELOW IS VERY PROVISIONAL AND WILL BE UPDATED AS SOON AS WE HAVE MORE INFORMATION. IT INCLUDES DETAILS FROM 2020; SOME OF THESE RACES WON’T HAPPEN IN 2021.
We’ll kick off with some Virtual races organised by Welsh Athletics, and then hopefully add some “in-person” events once they are confirmed as going ahead. We will only offer up a Main Championship in 2021, but possibly add some Trail Races later in the year**
2020 Club Championships Table click here
Welsh Athletics Winter Miles Series – 1 Mile
Date: 19th – 21st February 2021
Distance & Location: 1 Mile, local solo run recorded via Garmin or Strava platforms
Entry Fee: Free
Website: WA Virtual 1 Mile
Description: Runs should be named ‘WA Virtual 1 mile’
Athletes must avoid popular running/walking routes at busy times.
Be considerate to others by keeping a minimum of 2m distance at all times when passing in public.
Do not drive somewhere to run – stay as close to your home as possible.
All runs must start and finish at around the same point (200m leeway for GPS errors) – either lapped or out and back.
Lapped off-track courses must not include laps of less than 1km.
Runs must not take place on a track.
All Welsh Government guidelines regarding physical distancing must be strictly adhered to. Any changes to Welsh Government guidelines/law will be implemented immediately..
Welsh Athletics Winter Miles Series – 2 Miles
Date: 5th – 8th March 2021
Distance & Location: 2 Miles, local solo run recorded via Garmin or Strava platforms
Entry Fee: Free
Website: WA Virtual 2 Miles
Description: Runs should be named ‘WA Virtual 2 mile’
Athletes must avoid popular running/walking routes at busy times.
Be considerate to others by keeping a minimum of 2m distance at all times when passing in public.
Do not drive somewhere to run – stay as close to your home as possible.
All runs must start and finish at around the same point (200m leeway for GPS errors) – either lapped or out and back.
Lapped off-track courses must not include laps of less than 1km.
Runs must not take place on a track.
All Welsh Government guidelines regarding physical distancing must be strictly adhered to. Any changes to Welsh Government guidelines/law will be implemented immediately..
Welsh Athletics Winter Miles Series – 3 Miles
Date: 12th – 15th March 2021
Distance & Location: 3 Miles, local solo run recorded via Garmin or Strava platforms
Entry Fee: Free
Website: WA Virtual 3 Miles
Description: Runs should be named ‘WA Virtual 3 mile’
Athletes must avoid popular running/walking routes at busy times.
Be considerate to others by keeping a minimum of 2m distance at all times when passing in public.
Do not drive somewhere to run – stay as close to your home as possible.
All runs must start and finish at around the same point (200m leeway for GPS errors) – either lapped or out and back.
Lapped off-track courses must not include laps of less than 1km.
Runs must not take place on a track.
All Welsh Government guidelines regarding physical distancing must be strictly adhered to. Any changes to Welsh Government guidelines/law will be implemented immediately.
Whitchurch 5k road race **RACE DATE NOW CONFIRMED 29/08/2021**
Date: 29th August 2021
Distance & Location: 5 km, Whitchurch, Cardiff
Entry Fee: Affiliated £17, Unaffiliated £19
Website: https://www.cardiff5k.com/2021/
Description: This is the 5th annual running of the Cardiff 5K in Whitchurch Village, a leafy suburb of Cardiff, on the evening of Sunday 29th August 2021 (August Bank Holiday weekend). Entries 94% full from previous suspended race in 2020….NEW ENTRIES AVAILABLE 1ST MAY!
SSAFA 5K **RACE DATE TO BE CONFIRMED**
Date: **TBC**
Distance & Location: 5 km, Bute Park, Cardiff
Entry Fee: TBA
Website: http://ssafa5kcardiff.org
Description: Fast, flat race series in Bute Park, with drinks in the Blackweir Tavern after!
Rose Inn 4 mile road race **RACE DATE TO BE CONFIRMED**
Date: **TBC**
Distance & Location: 4 miles, Rose Inn, Redwick
Entry Fee: Affiliated £6, unaffiliated £8 TBC
Website: https://sites.google.com/view/chepstowharriersrunningclub/open-races/rose-inn
Description: Based at the Redwick Village Hall, near the Rose Inn pub, Redwick, this is a fast, flat 4 mile road race series, which takes place on Tuesday summer evenings (May, June, July and August).
Swansea Half Marathon **RACE DATE NOW CONFIRMED 17/10/2021**
Date: 17th October 2021 (Sunday)
Distance & Location: 13.1 miles, Swansea
Entry Fee: Affiliated £39, Unaffiliated £41 (ouch!)
Website: http://www.swanseahalfmarathon.co.uk
Description: The JCP Swansea Half Marathon offers runners the chance for a perfect PB on the flat, fast, scenic 13.1 route. Starting outside the iconic Brangwyn Hall before hitting the beautiful vista of Swansea Bay and enjoying some of the most breathtaking views of any half marathon.
Porthcawl 10k road race **RACE DATE TO BE CONFIRMED**
Date: 4th July 2021 (Sunday), 10am
Distance & Location: 10 km, Porthcawl
Entry Fee: Affiliated £20, Unaffiliated £22 TBC
Website: https://www.porthcawl10k.co.uk
Description: The Porthcawl 10K is an exciting addition to the town known for its surf, sports and coastal walks. A summertime hotspot for both locals and visitors – Porthcawl is renowned for shining under the sun. The all-new race will take place on closed-roads, taking in a number of landmarks and stunning seaside spots including Rest Bay, Trecco Bay, Coney Bay, the picturesque town centre, historic Grand Pavillion and the iconic Porthcawl Lighthouse.
Barry Island 10k road race **RACE DATE TO BE CONFIRMED**
Date: 1st August 2021 (Sunday), start time TBC
Distance & Location: 10 km, Barry Island
Entry Fee: Affiliated £23, Unaffiliated £25 TBC
Website: https://barryisland10k.co.uk
Description: Sun, sea, and sand provide the backdrop to the Barry Island 10K – which brings a summertime festival of running to the popular seaside resort with a 10K race and family fun run. A firm favourite with runners – renowned for it’s varied and scenic route, unbeatable crowd support and feel-good atmosphere. The 10K race takes place on fully closed roads with a challenging yet rewarding route showcasing all of the town’s most scenic seaside spots and recognisable landmarks – including Whitmore Bay, the Knap, Romilly Park and Watch House Bay.
Summer Sizzler 5k **RACE DATE TO BE CONFIRMED**
Date: **TBC**
Distance & Location: 5 km, race HQ is the Llandaff Rugby Club, Cardiff
Entry Fee: £6, £8 unaffiliated
Website: www.cardiffrunningevents.org/summer-sizzler-5k.php
Description: New race for our Champs in 2021! BBQ available afterwards….
Bute Town Mile **RACE DATE TO BE CONFIRMED**
Date: ** TBC**
Distance & Location: 1 mile in a straight line along Bute Street, Cardiff
Entry Fee: TBC
Website: Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pg/butetownmile/about/?ref=page_internal
Description:
Cardiff 10k road race **RACE DATE TO BE CONFIRMED**
Date: 5th September 2021 (Sunday), 10am
Distance & Location: 10 km, Cardiff City centre
Entry Fee: Affiliated £24.50, Unaffiliated £26.50 TBC
Website: Cardiff 10k
Description: Set in the heart of Cardiff on a fast flat course.
Cardiff Half Marathon **RACE DATE TO BE CONFIRMED**
Date: 3rd October 2021 (Sunday), 10am
Distance & Location: 13.1 miles, Cardiff Bay loop
Entry Fee: TBC
Website: http://www.cardiffhalfmarathon.co.uk
Description: The 2021 race will take place on Sunday 3rd October. Now a part of the SuperHalfs, the event is seeing record interest from international participants from all over the world, looking to complete the new series of races in Lisbon, Prague, Copenhagen, Cardiff and Valencia.
Gwent Cross Country League, Race 1 **RACE DATE TO BE CONFIRMED**
Date: **TBC**
Distance & Location: Llandaff Fields, Cardiff
Entry Fee: Zero (paid for by the Club!)
Website: https://www.gwent-league.org.uk/
Description: 1st cross country race of the season, and very easy to get to! 6km course for Women, 9.5km for the Men.
Richard Burton 10k road race **RACE DATE TO BE CONFIRMED**
Date: 7th November 2021 (Sunday) **TBC**
Distance & Location: 10 km, Cwmafan
Entry Fee: TBC
Website: https://richardburton.fullonsport.com/event/tata-steel-richard-burton-10k-2020/profile
Description: Proper old school Welsh road race…it goes up steeply, then comes down again!
2021 Trail Races
**The Trail Race Championships will be incorporated into the Main competition in 2021, due the restrictions caused by the Covid-19 virus. The races have been left in the list below for 2021, in case they are able to go ahead and members wish to take part individually**
For a link to the 2018 Off Road Club Championships Table click here
2019 table is this year combined with the Main Championship tables above
Gwent League XC Race 4 **CANCELLED in 2021**
Date:
Distance & Location: 6 & 10 km, Chepstow Race Course
Entry Fee: Club pays entry
Website: http://www.gwent-league.org.uk/
Description:
Pentyrch Hill Race **RACE DATE TO BE CONFIRMED**
Date: **TBC**
Distance & Location: 7 miles, Pentyrch Rugby Club
Entry Fee: £8 for all athletes (TBC)
Website (2019): http://www.parishofpentyrch.org.uk/hill_race.php
Description: Proper old school Welsh mountain race!
Wales Trail 10k **RACE DATE TO BE CONFIRMED**
Date: **TBC**
Distance & Location: 10 km, Builth Wells
Entry Fee: TBC
Website (2019): http://www.rwtrailrunningfestival.co.uk
Description:
Rabbit Run **RACE DATE TO BE CONFIRMED**
Date: **TBC**
Distance & Location: 7.2 miles, Merthyr Mawr
Entry Fee: Affiliated £17, Unaffiliated £19
Website: http://www.rabbitrun.wales/
Description: Starting and finishing in the private Merthyr Mawr estate this 7.2 mile race has a spectacular route involving the Big Dipper sand dune, Ogmore Castle and a river crossing.
Ponty Loop 10k **RACE DATE TO BE CONFIRMED**
Date: **TBC**
Distance & Location: 10 km
Entry Fee: TBA
Website: http://www.pontypriddroadentsac.org.uk/the-loop/
Description: The course is approximately 6 miles with the first 3 miles uphill until the water station at halfway, then it’s downhill to the finish, which includes one steep downhill rocky descent.
Llantwit Major 10k **RACE DATE TO BE CONFIRMED**
Date: **TBC**
Distance & Location: 10 km, Llantwit Major
Entry Fee: TBC
Website: TBA
Description: Starting near the centre of the historic town of Llantwit Major the route includes a very fast downhill start which takes competitors off tarmac within 1500 meters when they leave the road and enter the nature reserve. The course remains off road for the majority of the distance, through ancient woodland, public footpaths and farm lanes, taking in the Glamorgan Heritage Coast from Castle Ditches to Summerhouse Point with stunning cliff top views across the Bristol Channel to Somerset, Devon, and inland across the beautiful Vale of Glamorgan.
Black Mountains Trail Race **RACE DATE TO BE CONFIRMED**
Date: **TBC**
Distance & Location: 9 miles
Entry Fee: £18
Website: https://element-active.co.uk/trail-race/
Description: A 9 mile ‘out and back’ trail race located in the beautiful heart of the Black Mountains starting and finishing in the pretty borders town of Crickhowell.
SOSPAN 10 Mile MT Race **RACE DATE TO BE CONFIRMED**
Date: **TBC**
Distance & Location: 10 miles
Entry Fee:
Website (2019): https://www.facebook.com/events/2377448029210391/
Description: It’s 10 MILES, very much multi-terrain, including a long stretch along the beach. It’s been on the Champ’s schedule on previous years – lots of Members have done it and enjoyed it.
Cottrell Park Christmas Cracker 10K **RACE DATE TO BE CONFIRMED**
Date: **TBC**
Distance & Location: 10 km, Cottrell Park, St Nicholas, Cardiff
Entry Fee: TBC
Website: TBA
Description: The Cottrell Park Christmas Cracker offers runners the chance to race around the picturesque Cottrell Park Golf Resort. Scenic and mostly on grass and trail (underfoot the course is 60% grass, 30% trail and 10% tarmac). A very well organised race with great goody bag and raffle afterwards.