WELSH CASTLES RELAY: I have submitted Eryri squad names to the event organisers, while it is very disappointing that I have been really struggling to name a full squad for such a prestigious and historical event of which Eryri were pioneers in being involved with the inaugural event under “Arfon Sports” Those who will be involved will certainly enjoy the opportunity which may not come our way again in the near future.
BORDERS ROAD RUNNING LEAGUE: There was a change to the usual format with a 4-team, one lap mile relay to officially end the 2023/24 League season at Birkenhead Park followed by the presentation evening. Eryri were represented by 8 club members with the male team of: Ian Edwards, Matt Bartlett, Sam Drinkwater and John Jones finishing 23rd overall and 11th all male team. Anna Drinkwater, Arwel Lewis, Nia Meleri-Edwards and Helen Blair were placed 58th overall and 19th Open Team.
EVENT REPORTS:
14th April – PIER2PIER HALF MARATHON: Pier2Pier Triumph for Tinka.
6 Eryri Harriers were amongst the 302 finishers in the well organised Run Wales Pier2Pier Half Marathon from Eirias Park, Colwyn Bay to Llandudno Pier & Back.
In dry, sunny and blustery conditions, Eryri's Tinka Vinks finished 10th overall and a clear 1st female by over 7 minutes in a time of 1:27:04 followed by: 31st (2nd M/65) Arwel Lewis 1:38:02. 39th (3rd M/65) John Jones 1:39:38. 49th (2nd M/60) Glyn Griffiths 1:42:13. 60th (3rd M/60) Ian Robson 1:45:09 & 134th (2nd F/60) Wendy Evans 1:59:15. The race was won by Martin Green (NWRRC) in a time of 1:17:38.
Well, done everyone.
MANCHESTER MARATHON: 14th April. Well, done to Gemma Moore for completing The Manchester Marathon in a time of 3:07:48. A Marathon PB for Gemma.
LONDON MARATHON: 21st April. Dafydd Gwynn – 2:56:44. Jennifer Charlton 3:09:46 & Nia Gwynn 3:14:54.
GOLDRUSH & RED KITE TRAIL RACES: 27th April. Goldrush – Eryri finishing times - Jason Parry Jones: 1.09.12. Dilwyn Rowlands: 1.21.15. Paul Hodges: 1.21.31. Malcolm Jones: 1.55.36.
Red Kite Challenge Half Marathon – Welsh Short Trail Running Championships:
3rd Matt Roberts – 1:33:08. 10th Dafydd Evans 1:40:14. 32nd (2nd S/F) Anna Drinkwater 1:57:46 & 41st (1st M/65) Arwel Lewis 2:04:27.
NEWPORT MARATHON: 28th April. The course was found to be 276 metres longer than the 26.2 miles Marathon distance, the equivalent to 0.171 miles. All race times have been adjusted to allow for the error! Nic Brook – Chip Time 2:50:07. Error adjustment – 2:49:01. Llion Iwan – Chip Time 3:07:54. Error adjustment 3:06:41.
RHOSTRYFAN 10K: (Club Championships) 2nd Ian Edwards 36:29. 8th Gavin Rogerson 41:13. 9th (2nd Female) Elliw Haf 41:15. 14th Sam Drinkwater 42:07. 17th Bryony North 44:25. 18th (1st M/60) Arwel Lewis 45:23. 24th Megan Hughes 46:55. 38th Griff Sion Anderson 51:09. 42nd Nia Meleri-Edwards 52:47. 51st Maldwyn Evans 56:21. 52nd Gwenllian Williams 56:31 & 56th Malcolm Jones 61:20.
SNOWDONIA HALF MARATHON: 12th May. (Those listed as being Eryri Harriers) Owain Elias 1:49:03. Matt Bartlett (Calf Issue) 2:01:26. Glyn Griffiths 2:01:47. Ross Tugood 2:29:24. Megan O’Hara 2:29:34 & Meredydd Humphries 2:53:23. 630 finishers in the popular RunWales event.
CHESTER HALF MARATHON: John Jones 1:40:59.
WELSH MASTERS: Congratulation to Elliw Have & Arwel Lewis who ran for Welsh Masters in the Great Run Birmingham 10k on Sunday 5th May, Elliw completed the undulating, twisty course in a time of 39:37 with Arwel the 1st Welsh M/65 finisher in a time of 43:24. Both will be running for the Welsh Masters in their respective age categories in this weekends Manchester Half Marathon along with John Jones
FORTHCOMING EVENTS:
26/05/2024 | Newtown 10k | |
31/05/2024 | Devaney 5 Mile | |
01/06/2024 | Brosch 10k | |
08/06/2024 | Welsh Castles Relay | |
12/06/2024 | Llanero 5k - North Wales Championships | |
15/06/2024 | Coed-Y-Brenin Trail Marathon & H/M | |
15/06/2024 | Barmouth 10k | |
20/06/2024 | Warrington 10k | |
26/06/2024 | Bethel 5k. Junior & Senior Races | Enter on the day. Neuadd Goffa. 1830 & 1900 |
03/07/2024 | Felinheli 10k | |
07/07/2024 | Fairy Freckled Cow. Llyn Alwen Trail 11km | fabian4.co.uk - North Wales Championships |
10/07/2024 | Pentir Fun Run 4.65km | |
13/07/2024 | Black Diamond/Y Wyddfa Ultra | |
14/07/2024 | Welsh Athletics Junior Mountain Champs | |
14/07/2024 | Snowdonia Trail Ultra-Mar-H/M & 10k | |
20/07/2024 | Ras Y Wyddfa | |
21/07/2024 | Helena Tipping 10k | |
24/07/2024 | Race The Highland Train 5k | |
28/07/2024 | Holyhead Breakwater 5 Mile |
ARWEL LEWIS – ROAD RUNNING SECRETARY
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