2018 TYDFILIANS ROMAN RUN 

SATURDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER 2018

START TIME - NOON

LATEST RACE INFORMATION

THE BUSES - If you did not select 'YES' for 'transport from Merthyr Tydfil to Brecon prior to the start' when you entered, or within the reasonable time that changes were allowed for this option - it is now too late to be added to the 'Transport' list...

RACE FULL - NO ENTRIES ON THE DAY

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 Thursday 30th August 2018 at 6PM
• IMPORTANT - no changes or transfers on the day, no exceptions
• no refunds can be given for injuries/can't make the race etc... no deferrals

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.

• Brecon Saturday: https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/gcjxdb9vh#?date=2018-09-01
• Merthyr Tydfil Saturday: https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/gcjw7h6rw#?date=2018-09-01
• Checking on MWIS website Friday night / Saturday morning is probably the best indicator of the conditions over the top: http://www.mwis.org.uk/english-welsh-forecast/BB/

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 for 9:30AM. See RACE FINISH below for address and post code.

IMPORTANT - check the participant list if you cannot remember what you selected - https://my1.raceresult.com/97640/participants?lang=en#0_A63826

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 Thursday night and 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

RACE ROUTE AND PROFILE

A challenging 15.9 miles with 2,129 feet of climb.

• 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

Follow the link to mapmyrun for the race route: http://www.mapmyrun.com/gb/brecon-wls/2009-roman-run-route-19065538

RACE MEMENTO - T-SHIRT

• To be collected at the finish
• You will be given the size you selected when you entered
• 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://my1.raceresult.com/97640/participants?lang=en#0_A63826

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 Thursday 30th August 2018 at 6PM
• IMPORTANT - no changes or transfers 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.

RESULTS

WIll be available on the day and online later that day - https://my5.raceresult.com/97640/results?lang=en#0_65928F

USEFUL LINKS

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

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