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2023 TYDFILIANS ROMAN RUN - Approx. 15.77 Miles / 2008' of climb

SATURDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER 2023

START TIME - NOON

ENTRY CHANGES - including transferring an entry

  • Entries can be amended and transferred using the 'change link' you received in your entry confirmation email
  • IMPORTANT - this facility closes on Wednesday 30th August 2023 at 7PM
  • IMPORTANT - no changes or transfers after this date/time and no changes allowed on the day, no exceptions
  • no refunds can be given for injuries/can't make the race etc... no deferrals

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ENTRY FEES

  • Affiliated: £30.00
  • Unaffiliated: £32.00
  • Option - Coach transport: £5 - from finish to start - PRIOR TO THE RACE STARTING

PRIOR TO THE START

Making your own way to the start - see RACE START section below for address and post code.

Pre-booked place on coach transport from finish to start - be at Cyfarthfa Castle, Merthyr Tydfil for 9:30AM. See RACE FINISH below for address and post code. No changes to bus option are allowed after 31st July 2023.

IMPORTANT - check the participant list if you cannot remember what you selected - see tab above

 

RACE START / RACE START HQ

Race start time: 12:00 (Noon)

Start location and race start HQ - Westenders Hall, Corner of Silver Street and Newmarch Street, Brecon LD3 8BD
Use this handy 'WHAT3WORDS' address location link - ///seated.protrude.handwriting

  • The race registration area will have three desks defined alphabetically by surname
  • Pickup your race number, which includes the timing chips affixed to the back of it
  • IMPORTANT - please write your name / emergency contact and medical information on the rear of the number
  • There are 4 holes provided at the corners of the race number for safety pins
  • Secure the race number to your outer layer of clothing, facing to the front

RACE NUMBERS: will be assigned on 30th August 2023 after the online entry system closes and then published on the 'PARTICIPANTS' page above. Noting your race number will speed up the on the day registration pickup.
 

BAGGAGE DROP

  • tags provided at registration
  • tag your bag
  • put it on the baggage bus - outside race start HQ
  • you bag will race you to the finish!


RACE FINISH / RACE FINISH HQ

Finish location and race finish HQ - Cyfarthfa Castle, Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8NN

Use this handy 'WHAT3WORDS' address location link - ///amuse.spider.quarrel

  • a short distance from the finish, up another hill
  • complimentary tea, coffee, sandwich
  • there are no showers available at the finish
     

WEATHER FORECAST

The weather in Brecon and Merthyr Tydfil can be quite different due to their locations, likewise the weather 'over the top' can also be different. Please ensure you dress appropriately for the conditions.

 

RACE ROUTE AND PROFILE

A challenging 15.77 miles with 2,008 feet of climb (figures are approximate). 

  • Water stations - there will be five water stations
  • Lead bike - 7 miles to finish
  • Tail-end runner - Start to Finish
  • first aid support
  • Welsh Athletics licensed
  • 3 miles to 7 miles - the scenery is stunning - the best 4 miles you will ever do!

Follow the link to mapmyrun for the race route: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/19065538/

 

RACE MEMENTO - T-SHIRT

  • To be collected at the finish
  • You will be given the size you selected when you entered, no changes are allowed to size after 12th August 2023
  • IMPORTANT - If the entry has been transferred, you will be given the size that the original entrant selected

IMPORTANT - check the participant list if you cannot remember what you selected - https://my.raceresult.com/225199/participants

 

ENTRY CHANGES - including transferring an entry

  • Entries can be amended and transferred using the 'change link' you received in your entry confirmation email
  • IMPORTANT - this facility closes on Wednesday 30th August 2023 at 7PM
  • IMPORTANT - no changes or transfers after this date/time and no changes allowed on the day, no exceptions
  • no refunds can be given for injuries/can't make the race etc... no deferrals

 

PRESENTATIONS

Will take place as soon as possible after all the category winners have finished. As the race is organised for charity, there are only the following awards.

Male 1st
Male Masters 40+ 1st
Female 1st
Female Masters 35+ 1st
Local Merthyr runner - Male 1st
Local Merthyr runner - Female 1at
Team - 4 runners to count, accumulative time 1st

 

RESULTS

Will be available online later that day - see the tab above

https://my.raceresult.com/225199/results
 

USEFUL LINKS

Race Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/romanrunmerthyr/

Garmin plot: http://www.mapmyrun.com/gb/brecon-wls/2009-roman-run-route-19065538

IF RACE IS FULL - THERE IS NO WAITING / RESERVE LIST.

LOOKING FOR A RACE PLACE - DO NOT CONTACT THE ORGANISER OR RACE TIMER ASKING IF THERE ARE ANY PLACES LEFT / SPARE ETC...

Best option is to keep an eye on the Roman Run facebook page, people might offer them for transfer if they cannot do the race,  but we do not get involved with it, it's up to the two athletes to sort out.

FB page:https://www.facebook.com/romanrunmerthyr/