Dash in the Dark 2023/24.
The legendary Dash in the Dark series returns this month. see below for details.
Friday 3rd November 2023
Friday 1st December 2023
Friday 5th January 2024
Details: 7.00 pm £4 EOD only
Venue: Llandegla Forest Visitor Centre, Ruthin Road, Llandegla, Wrexham, LL11 3AA (www.oneplanetadventure.com). Safety briefing before start. Compulsory kit: whistle, waterproof top, hat, gloves and headtorch (with minimum 2 hours good lighting).
Age limit: Over 16
Registration on the night will be from 6pm. You will need to pay £4, collect your number, sign the race declaration usually found on the entry form. Race start is 7pm Prompt!
Race up the Beast – Maeshafan Wed 7th June.
Hi. The miners pub is closed for a refurbishment.
I have had agreement to use the village park as race HQ this year.
So , rather than not host the race , sign on and prize giving will be in the park in the centre of the village. Look for the CRR gazebo.
Please note , there WILL NOT BE ANY TOILETS.
Please park considerately and not across peoples drives – lift share if possible.
Thanks. Dan.
location here:
///sometime.deranged.ecologist
Dash in the Dark 2022/23.
The legendary Dash in the Dark series returns this month. see below for details.
The Beast is Back.
Following a 2 year hiatus Race up the Beast is back.
The pub will be open serving drinks and snacks.
WED 8 Race up the Beast (*) AS 7.2km/458m 4.5miles/1500ft PM
Details: 7.15 pm £4.00 on day only.
Venue: Miners Arms, Maeshafn. 2 miles out of Mold, 1 mile off A494. Limited parking.
Age limit: Over 16
Records: Karl Steinegger 36:44 2016 Hayley Evans 46:35 2018
Dash in the Dark 3 – CANCELLED
Yet again the weather has forced us to cancel this weeks Dash in the Dark race. 67mph winds forecast and there is a huge risk of trees coming down in the forest. The centre will be closed all day Friday. This is not our decision but the centres.
We’ve not had much luck this year just when we were hoping to get back to normality. Sorry folks 
Please spread the word.
Dash in the Dark 2 – 14th Jan 2022.
Short notice
Only 50 max participants!
Pre-registration only!
No spectators.
No entry on the day
Enter by emailing gaz_jag@hotmail.com with your Name, Address, Age, Sex, club, Emergency contact number.
Registration on the night will be from 6pm. You will need to pay £4, collect your number, sign the race declaration usually found on the entry form. Race start is 7pm prompt!
Usual kit will be required. Waterproof / Windproof top, Hat, Gloves, Headtorch, studded shoes advised.
Please use the cafe afterwards, hot drinks and cake being served, the centre is opening just for us and with it being a small group we’d like it to be worth their while. This will be a smaller, low key event. Masks MUST be worn inside when not seated please. Hand gel is available.
No prize giving -sorry folks.
WE ARE BACK.
FRIDAY, 5 NOVEMBER 2021 AT 19:00
Dash in the Dark race 1
Oneplanet Adventure
PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY!
100 max participants.
Enter by emailing gaz_jag@hotmail.com with your Name, Address, Age, Sex, Emergency contact number.
Registration on the night will be from 6pm. You will need to pay £4, collect your number, sign the race declaration usually found on the entry form. Race start is 7pm Prompt!
Usual kit required. Waterproof / Windproof top, Hat, Gloves, Headtorch, studded shoes advised.
The center have kindly agreed to allow us to use the venue but you will be asked to use the new and improved covered outside seating (there is a log burner but bring a coat). Hot drinks and cake being served. Masks MUST be worn inside please. Hand gel is available.
No prize giving -sorry folks. We may look to do an overall series prize giving in January if we make it that far.
Next race will be 3rd Dec and 14th Jan. Entries will be released after each race.
UPDATE 2021
“After much thought and deliberation we have sadly made the decision to cancel this year’s Race Up The Beast on 2nd June, and the Druid Race on the 7th July”.
“Whilst there are changes we could make to the format this year to make them COVID safe, our decision came down to the possible impact on the community and reputation of the club and races going forward”.
“Our races start and finish in the heart of the two villages and we’re not confident the locals would thank us for attracting 30, 60 or 90 runners”.
“We are looking towards the Dash in the Dark races which we hope will go ahead due to the venue being completely different, and depending on the situation, may alter our races for next summer”.
October 2020
We don’t need to explain that it’s been a strange year. The situation regarding our sport has been unclear, at best, over summer, and since the initial lockdown restrictions began being lifted, then new restrictions came along, the situation has not helped our race organising at all. Ultimately, as you will have guessed, there have been cancellations, delays, postponements, and all manner of complication in between.
The current situation is that we have decided to cancel all Fell races races for 2020 and also the Dash in the Dark series 2020 / 2021.
We are meeting on a Tuesday eve, occasionally on a Thursday, following the all the local and Welsh COVID-19 lockdown rules and guidance.
Fingers crossed that we can get back to some normality for 2021.
CRR.
All races are cancelled until further notice, and subject to the latest Government guidance and restrictions.
Dash in the Dark is Back
Friday 8th Nov 2019. Friday 6th Dec 2019 and Friday 17th Jan 2020
THE original and BEST night time trail race series.
Hopefully see you there.
SAT 27 Push-Up-The-Pincyn (*) BS 10km/396m 6.2miles/1300ft LK/PM
Details: 2.00 pm £5.00 on day only (entry to show and race inclusive)
Venue: Clawddnewydd, Denbighshire, LL152NA (GR SJ 085527). In conjuction with village show and the BIG bale.
Age limit: Over 16 No junior race
Records: Jez Brown 44.38 2011 Andrea Rowlands 48.58 2011
Organiser: Neil Coppack 01824 750666 07946627149 coppack_penllwyn@hotmail.com
WED 24 The Green Green Grass of Home (*) AS 8km/457m 5miles/1500ft PM
Details: 7.30 pm £4.00 on day only. Allow 15mins to get to start
Venue: Golden Lion Inn, Llangynhafal, near Denbigh (GR 129633).
Age limit: Over 16
Records: Karl Steinegger 38.39 2016 Laura Riches 47.37 2017
Organiser: Tony Benton 07788 803165 tonybenton@btinternet.com
WED 10 The Druid (*) BS 8km/366m 5miles/1200ft PM
Details: 7.30 pm £4.00 on day only
Venue: Druid Inn, Llanferres (on A494, west of Mold, GR 188605). Limited parking. Please car share.
Age limit: Over 16
Records: Adam Peers 30.41 2010 Laura Bestow 38.33 2010
Organiser: Gareth Jaggard 07810 808884 gaz_jag@hotmail.com www.clwydianrangerunners.co.uk
The Beast – Wednesday 5th June at 7.15.
** Please note – Grippy off-road shoes will be required for tonight’s race – the course is very slippy due to the recent rain. Thank You **
WED 6 Race up the Beast (*) AS 7.2km/458m 4.5miles/1500ft PM
Details: 7.15 pm £4.00 on day only
Venue: Miners Arms, Maeshafn. 2 miles out of Mold, 1 mile off A494. Limited parking.
Age limit: Over 16
Records: Karl Steinegger 36:44 2016 Hayley Evans 46:39 2016
Organiser: Dan Hurst 07713161660 clwydianrangerunners@hotmail.com
Clwydian Range Runners presents The Beast 2019
The Dash in the Dark series 2018_19.
Its back !
Put the dates in the diary and see you there. The best fun you could have for £4.
Wed 6th June 2018
Race up the Beast – 7.15 start from The Miners Arms, Maeshafan. 7.2Km / 458m £4 on the day.
**limited parking so please car share **
Sat 28th April 2018
Llanganhafal Loop – 1:00pm Golden Lion , Llangynhafal LL16 4LN 7.6Km / 4.7 Miles. £4 on day
Wed 9th May 2018
Ysgol Dinas Bran – Llangollen. 7:15pm 6.9Km / 4.3 miles. £4 on day.
DASH IN THE DARK – 2017 / 18
The dash in the dark series is back for 2017.
Friday 10th Nov 2017
Friday 1st Dec 2017
Friday 19th Jan 2018.
This year’s Clwydian Hills Fell Race (22nd Oct) will include races for U16 & U18 age categories for the first time. Both these races will be top of grade for distance and are both AS rated. The races start with the main field before turning off at CP1 & CP2 respectively for the summit of Moel Famau and returning via the normal descent route. Both routes run on good tracks and paths and will be partially marked in respect of the age categories. As for the main race the checkpoints will be marshalled by the local Mountain Rescue team.
Entry fee will be £2 – you will get a race coaster and there will be small prizes for winners. All young racers will be chaperoned from finish back to the village hall if required (free big baby sitting 😉 if you want to run the main race. Village hall is warm, dry, fully staffed with our wonderful support team with hot drinks and as much cake as you can eat. Oh yes and free WIFI….!!!! (Best value teens day out in October on the planet!)
For more details on the U16 & U18 races please see the page
http://www.clwydianfellrace.org/?page_id=439
Cilcain Mountain Race
August Bank Holiday Monday 1.00p.m.
Race Marshals: John Heppenstall, tel. 01352 742284. Registration 11.00 – 12.30 on the day, or register online atrace@cilcainshow.org.uk
The Moel Fammau Mountain Race is over a distance of approximately 4.5 miles, and the winner usually takes about half an hour to complete it. There are various prizes including outright winner, local winner, ladies winner, etc.
Entry costs £6.00. Click here for an ADULT entry form – You can return it by email.
There is also a Juniors Race with classes for ages from 6 to 15 year olds.
http://cilcainshow.org.uk/page30.html
Trail Race up the Beast – 2017 – POSTPONED !
UPDATE
Due to an electrical problem the Miners Arms pub in Maeshafan will be shut for repairs for 7 days.
As we don’t have race HQ we have decided to postpone the race by two weeks.
The new date is Wednesday 21st June, start time 7:15 pm.
Sorry for any inconvenience caused and we hope to see you on the 21st, ready to tackle the Beast.
Happy Running
Dash in the Dark Series 2016
It’s that time of year again to prepare for the Dash in the Dark series of night time, off road running races held at Llandegla Forest.
Dig your head torches out and come along to join us for what is always an enjoyable, social evening with refreshments provided by the staff of the One Planet Adventure Mountain bike centre.
Please find attached an updated poster but essentially the dates are as follows:
Friday 11th November 2016
Friday 9th December 2016
Friday 13th January 2017
6pm registration for a 7pm start, please arrive early to avoid a last minute rush. £4 on the night only and please remind yourselves of the kit required. Waterproof / Windproof top, hat, gloves and a torch, ideally a head torch with at least 2hrs good lighting. Fell / trail shoes advised, road trainers are not acceptable. Hope to see you soon, Gareth Jaggard
This Wednesday, 8th June 2016, is ‘The Beast’ trail race from Maeshafan.
The distance is 7.5Km with 430m of ascent.
Registration 5:30 onwards in the Miners Arms pub – Maeshafan. Race starts at 7 .15pm.
£4 entry on the day – with any proceeds given to Charity, not like some races that charge £23 each just to make lots of profit !!
Also thank you to John Morris who has organised this race for the past many years and for letting CRR take it over.
Excalibur Marathon, Half Marathon & 10Km race. Saturday May 21st. The Clwydian Range.
Excalibur A5 Flyer 2016 – UPDATED
Dash in the Dark 3 – THIS FRIDAY.
22nd January 2016– Dash in the Dark – Race 3. distance 6.5km
Regrettably we have had to make the decision to postpone the Dash in the Dark race this evening.
Despite the valiant efforts of the OPA staff, the car park and visitors centre should be open later today, but the access road remains untreated and has a significant covering of ice and snow this morning.
With more snow forecast later today, and the temperatures set to drop below freezing this evening, it would be irresponsible to continue with the race.
We would have liked for the race to have gone ahead but with the access roads into the forest itself being closed, vehicular rescues will not be possible, so any assistance will be a long way off if required. In other words, if we had an accident out on the trail, we could not ensure correct treatment was available.
Please keep an eye on the website for updates as we plan to hold the race on Friday 22nd January instead.
A new race for spring 2016 , to mark the opening of the new 10Km off road trail route at Coed Llandegla.
Come along and check out the course.
11th December 2015– Dash in the Dark – Race 2. distance 6.5km
1st November 2015 – Clwydian Hills.
14.4Km 915m 11:00am Cilcain Village Hall (NEWSAR)
27th November 2015– Dash in the Dark – Race 1. distance 6.5km
11th December 2015 – Dash in the Dark – Race 2. distance 6.5km
2016
15th January 2016 – Dash in the Dark – Race 3. distance 6.5km
8th June 2016 – Trail race up the Beast.
7.2Km 458m 7:15pm The Miners Arms, Maeshafan.
2015
10th June 2015 – Trail race up the Beast.
7.2Km 458m 7:15pm The Miners Arms, Maeshafan.
17th June 2015 – Hotfoot up Famau.
5.5Km 366m 7:30pm Moel Famau top car park.
15th July 2015 – The Druid.
8Km 366m 7:30pm The Druid, Llanferres.
25th July 2015 – Push up the Pincyn.
10Km 396m 2:00pm Clawddnewydd village show.
5th August 2015 – Ponderosa.
6.4Km 289m 7:00pm Ponderosa Cafe, Horseshoe pass.
31st August 2015 – Moel Famau (Cilcain Show)
7.4Km 392m 1:00pm Cilcain nr Mold.
19th September 2015 – King John’s Castle
7.4Km 265m 11:00am Raven Inn Llanarmon yn lal.
1st November 2015 – Clwydian Hills.
14.4Km 915m 11:00am Cilcain Village Hall (NEWSAR)
23rd January – Dash in the Dark – Race 3. distance 6km
1st March – Cloud Nine Challenge
A scenic and challenging off-road race from Congleton to Bosley Cloud (1125’) and back, via
the ancient Bridestones (c 2000 BC). Organised by CONGLETON HARRIERS under FRA rules.
Cloud Nine Hill Race 2015 Information Form V5 (1)
5th December – Dash in the Dark – Race 2. distance 6km
23rd January – Dash in the Dark – Race 3. distance 6km
2nd November – Clwydian Hills Race. 9 miles, 3000ft.
7th November – Dash in the Dark – Race 1. distance 6km.
5th December – Dash in the Dark – Race 2. distance 6km
23rd January – Dash in the Dark – Race 3. distance 6km
North Wales Cross Country League, 2014/15
19th October – British Fell & Hill Relays, Middleton. CRR have a team entered for this event.
25-26th October – The OMM. Cheviots – Northumberland. Several CRR members competing this year.
2nd November – Clwydian Hills Race. 9 miles, 3000ft.
7th November – Dash in the Dark – Race 1. 6km.
5th December – Dash in the Dark – Race 2. 6km
23rd January – Dash in the Dark – Race 3. 6km
North Wales Cross Country League, 2014/15
4th October – Treborth Track, Bangor.
18th October – Colwyn Bay.
29th November – Ysgol Morgan Llwyd, Wrexham.
31st January – National Sports Centre, Telford.
7th February – Marches School, Oswestry.
3rd Club Timed Run – Sunday 6th September at 09:30 – Free
The next timed run for club members will take place on Saturday 6th September at 9.30am. As before it will start at the bottom car park for Moel Famau and the route will take you to the top of Moel famau and back down to the top car park before finishing back in the bottom car park. It is 3.4 miles and the course records are 27min36 for the men and 37min41 for the ladies. We will be in the car park from around 9.15am. Any queries please let us know.
Upcoming Races
23rd August Tryfan Downhill Dash
24th August Cnicht 4.5miles 1850ft
24th August Flint Triathlon
25th August 1pm Moel Famau, Cilcain 4.6miles/1286ft
30th August Maesgwm Muddle, Llanberis 8.7miles 2789ft
British Athletics Fell & Hill Relay Championship 2014.
Sunday 19 October 2014 – Middleton Fells, East Cumbria. LA6 2LZ
10am start, 5pm presentation http://www.britishfellrelay.org.uk/
2014 North Wales XC Championships
Men’s Start 2:45pm. Ladies Start 2pm.
(Venues will be confirmed asap). Please check at http://www.northwalesxc.com/fixturesvenues.htm
4th October – Treborth Track, Bangor.
18th October – St Davids College, Llandudno.
29th November – Ysgol Morgan Llwyd, Wrexham.
31st January – National Sports Centre, Telford.
7th February – Marches School, Oswestry.
2nd Club Timed Run – Sunday 3rd August at 09:30 – Free
Club timed run. Sunday 3rd August, 09:30, at the bottom car park, Moel Famau. The route (unmarshalled) will be straight up to the top of Moel Famau and back down to the top car park and then back to the bottom car park. This will be good for people new to fell racing and also to experienced fell racers who want to compete against other club members.
Open to club members only or those wishing to join. There will be a selection of club vests to try on as well.
Thanks, Charlotte.
Arenig Fawr fell race. 3rd August 2014 at 13:00. Entry fee: £4
Race statistics: Distance 13km, climb 1000m, (8 miles, 3300ft); Category AM
The race is tough and NOT suitable for novices and requires good navigational skills. A reconnaissance is recommended. The route is flagged from the start up to the foot of the gully (1.3km) and from the gate at CP6 to the finish (0.5km). The flagged sections are compulsory. The rest of the route is unmarked and offers the possibility of route choices.
The race starts and finishes at the disused Arenig quarry, elevation 350m. The route follows an uphill quarry track for 1200m to a height of 470m. It then crosses a stone wall and climbs up a steep gully and emerges onto a grassy hillside. The gully can be avoided by skirting round the crags to the right, see figure 1 and map.
Yiannis Tridimas – race organiser
The. 0151 7272615; Mob. 07795558451
The Dash in the Dark series is back !
Friday 7th Nov 2014
Friday 5th Dec 2014
Friday 23rd Jan 2014
- NEW – Club Timed Run On Sat 5th July there will be an informal timed run for club members starting and finishing in the bottom car park for Moel Famau. The route (unmarshalled) will be straight up to the top of Moel Famau and back down to the top car park and then back to the bottom car park. This will be good for people new to fell racing and also to experienced fell racers who want to compete against other club members. This could become a regular event if popular so that people can try and beat their previous times too. It will start at 9.30am. Those wishing to join the club are welcome to come along, there will be a selection of club vests to try on as well. Free club sticker to the first 4 who hand over £5!! great! Upcoming Races 29th June Runfest Wales, Rhyl – 5k, 10k, half and full marathon 29th June Llandudno Triathlon 5th July 2pm Moel Siabod, Capel Curig 5.4miles / 2300ft 12th July Tal y Fan, Rowen, Conwy 8 miles / 2880ft 16th July 7.30pm Druid Race, Llanferres 5miles / 1200ft 19th July Snowdon Race (10m) 23rd July 7.30pm Green Green Grass of Home, Llangynhafal 4.5miles / 1500ft 26th July 2pm Push up the Pincyn, Clawddnewydd 6.2 miles / 1300ft Back by popular demand. Dash in the Dark series – 2014 Night time trail race at Coed Llandegla. Many thanks to Ben and Tim for organising the Dash in the Dark series in the past and One Planet Adventure for supporting us. From what we’ve heard, everyone enjoyed themselves over the last few years races so we have decided to continue the series. Please see here or the CRR facebook page for info – dates to be announced soon soon.
The Beast is Back.
Following a 2 year hiatus Race up the Beast is back.
The pub will be open serving drinks and snacks.
WED 8 Race up the Beast (*) AS 7.2km/458m 4.5miles/1500ft PM
Details: 7.15 pm £4.00 on day only.
Venue: Miners Arms, Maeshafn. 2 miles out of Mold, 1 mile off A494. Limited parking.
Age limit: Over 16
Records: Karl Steinegger 36:44 2016 Hayley Evans 46:35 2018
Dash in the Dark 3 – CANCELLED
Yet again the weather has forced us to cancel this weeks Dash in the Dark race. 67mph winds forecast and there is a huge risk of trees coming down in the forest. The centre will be closed all day Friday. This is not our decision but the centres.
We’ve not had much luck this year just when we were hoping to get back to normality. Sorry folks
Please spread the word.
Dash in the Dark 2 – 14th Jan 2022.
Short notice
Only 50 max participants!
Pre-registration only!
No spectators.
No entry on the day
Enter by emailing gaz_jag@hotmail.com with your Name, Address, Age, Sex, club, Emergency contact number.
Registration on the night will be from 6pm. You will need to pay £4, collect your number, sign the race declaration usually found on the entry form. Race start is 7pm prompt!
Usual kit will be required. Waterproof / Windproof top, Hat, Gloves, Headtorch, studded shoes advised.
Please use the cafe afterwards, hot drinks and cake being served, the centre is opening just for us and with it being a small group we’d like it to be worth their while. This will be a smaller, low key event. Masks MUST be worn inside when not seated please. Hand gel is available.
No prize giving -sorry folks.
WE ARE BACK.
FRIDAY, 5 NOVEMBER 2021 AT 19:00
Dash in the Dark race 1
Oneplanet Adventure
PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY!
100 max participants.
Enter by emailing gaz_jag@hotmail.com with your Name, Address, Age, Sex, Emergency contact number.
Registration on the night will be from 6pm. You will need to pay £4, collect your number, sign the race declaration usually found on the entry form. Race start is 7pm Prompt!
Usual kit required. Waterproof / Windproof top, Hat, Gloves, Headtorch, studded shoes advised.
The center have kindly agreed to allow us to use the venue but you will be asked to use the new and improved covered outside seating (there is a log burner but bring a coat). Hot drinks and cake being served. Masks MUST be worn inside please. Hand gel is available.
No prize giving -sorry folks. We may look to do an overall series prize giving in January if we make it that far.
Next race will be 3rd Dec and 14th Jan. Entries will be released after each race.
UPDATE 2021
“After much thought and deliberation we have sadly made the decision to cancel this year’s Race Up The Beast on 2nd June, and the Druid Race on the 7th July”.
“Whilst there are changes we could make to the format this year to make them COVID safe, our decision came down to the possible impact on the community and reputation of the club and races going forward”.
“Our races start and finish in the heart of the two villages and we’re not confident the locals would thank us for attracting 30, 60 or 90 runners”.
“We are looking towards the Dash in the Dark races which we hope will go ahead due to the venue being completely different, and depending on the situation, may alter our races for next summer”.
October 2020
We don’t need to explain that it’s been a strange year. The situation regarding our sport has been unclear, at best, over summer, and since the initial lockdown restrictions began being lifted, then new restrictions came along, the situation has not helped our race organising at all. Ultimately, as you will have guessed, there have been cancellations, delays, postponements, and all manner of complication in between.
The current situation is that we have decided to cancel all Fell races races for 2020 and also the Dash in the Dark series 2020 / 2021.
We are meeting on a Tuesday eve, occasionally on a Thursday, following the all the local and Welsh COVID-19 lockdown rules and guidance.
Fingers crossed that we can get back to some normality for 2021.
CRR.
All races are cancelled until further notice, and subject to the latest Government guidance and restrictions.
Dash in the Dark is Back
Friday 8th Nov 2019. Friday 6th Dec 2019 and Friday 17th Jan 2020
THE original and BEST night time trail race series.
Hopefully see you there.
SAT 27 Push-Up-The-Pincyn (*) BS 10km/396m 6.2miles/1300ft LK/PM
Details: 2.00 pm £5.00 on day only (entry to show and race inclusive)
Venue: Clawddnewydd, Denbighshire, LL152NA (GR SJ 085527). In conjuction with village show and the BIG bale.
Age limit: Over 16 No junior race
Records: Jez Brown 44.38 2011 Andrea Rowlands 48.58 2011
Organiser: Neil Coppack 01824 750666 07946627149 coppack_penllwyn@hotmail.com
WED 24 The Green Green Grass of Home (*) AS 8km/457m 5miles/1500ft PM
Details: 7.30 pm £4.00 on day only. Allow 15mins to get to start
Venue: Golden Lion Inn, Llangynhafal, near Denbigh (GR 129633).
Age limit: Over 16
Records: Karl Steinegger 38.39 2016 Laura Riches 47.37 2017
Organiser: Tony Benton 07788 803165 tonybenton@btinternet.com
WED 10 The Druid (*) BS 8km/366m 5miles/1200ft PM
Details: 7.30 pm £4.00 on day only
Venue: Druid Inn, Llanferres (on A494, west of Mold, GR 188605). Limited parking. Please car share.
Age limit: Over 16
Records: Adam Peers 30.41 2010 Laura Bestow 38.33 2010
Organiser: Gareth Jaggard 07810 808884 gaz_jag@hotmail.com www.clwydianrangerunners.co.uk
The Beast – Wednesday 5th June at 7.15.
** Please note – Grippy off-road shoes will be required for tonight’s race – the course is very slippy due to the recent rain. Thank You **
WED 6 Race up the Beast (*) AS 7.2km/458m 4.5miles/1500ft PM
Details: 7.15 pm £4.00 on day only
Venue: Miners Arms, Maeshafn. 2 miles out of Mold, 1 mile off A494. Limited parking.
Age limit: Over 16
Records: Karl Steinegger 36:44 2016 Hayley Evans 46:39 2016
Organiser: Dan Hurst 07713161660 clwydianrangerunners@hotmail.com
Clwydian Range Runners presents The Beast 2019
The Dash in the Dark series 2018_19.
Its back !
Put the dates in the diary and see you there. The best fun you could have for £4.
Wed 6th June 2018
Race up the Beast – 7.15 start from The Miners Arms, Maeshafan. 7.2Km / 458m £4 on the day.
**limited parking so please car share **
Sat 28th April 2018
Llanganhafal Loop – 1:00pm Golden Lion , Llangynhafal LL16 4LN 7.6Km / 4.7 Miles. £4 on day
Wed 9th May 2018
Ysgol Dinas Bran – Llangollen. 7:15pm 6.9Km / 4.3 miles. £4 on day.
DASH IN THE DARK – 2017 / 18
The dash in the dark series is back for 2017.
Friday 10th Nov 2017
Friday 1st Dec 2017
Friday 19th Jan 2018.
This year’s Clwydian Hills Fell Race (22nd Oct) will include races for U16 & U18 age categories for the first time. Both these races will be top of grade for distance and are both AS rated. The races start with the main field before turning off at CP1 & CP2 respectively for the summit of Moel Famau and returning via the normal descent route. Both routes run on good tracks and paths and will be partially marked in respect of the age categories. As for the main race the checkpoints will be marshalled by the local Mountain Rescue team.
Entry fee will be £2 – you will get a race coaster and there will be small prizes for winners. All young racers will be chaperoned from finish back to the village hall if required (free big baby sitting 😉 if you want to run the main race. Village hall is warm, dry, fully staffed with our wonderful support team with hot drinks and as much cake as you can eat. Oh yes and free WIFI….!!!! (Best value teens day out in October on the planet!)
For more details on the U16 & U18 races please see the page
http://www.clwydianfellrace.org/?page_id=439
Cilcain Mountain Race
August Bank Holiday Monday 1.00p.m.
Race Marshals: John Heppenstall, tel. 01352 742284. Registration 11.00 – 12.30 on the day, or register online atrace@cilcainshow.org.uk
The Moel Fammau Mountain Race is over a distance of approximately 4.5 miles, and the winner usually takes about half an hour to complete it. There are various prizes including outright winner, local winner, ladies winner, etc.
Entry costs £6.00. Click here for an ADULT entry form – You can return it by email.
There is also a Juniors Race with classes for ages from 6 to 15 year olds.
http://cilcainshow.org.uk/page30.html
Trail Race up the Beast – 2017 – POSTPONED !
UPDATE
Due to an electrical problem the Miners Arms pub in Maeshafan will be shut for repairs for 7 days.
As we don’t have race HQ we have decided to postpone the race by two weeks.
The new date is Wednesday 21st June, start time 7:15 pm.
Sorry for any inconvenience caused and we hope to see you on the 21st, ready to tackle the Beast.
Happy Running
Dash in the Dark Series 2016
It’s that time of year again to prepare for the Dash in the Dark series of night time, off road running races held at Llandegla Forest.
Dig your head torches out and come along to join us for what is always an enjoyable, social evening with refreshments provided by the staff of the One Planet Adventure Mountain bike centre.
Please find attached an updated poster but essentially the dates are as follows:
Friday 11th November 2016
Friday 9th December 2016
Friday 13th January 2017
6pm registration for a 7pm start, please arrive early to avoid a last minute rush. £4 on the night only and please remind yourselves of the kit required. Waterproof / Windproof top, hat, gloves and a torch, ideally a head torch with at least 2hrs good lighting. Fell / trail shoes advised, road trainers are not acceptable. Hope to see you soon, Gareth Jaggard
This Wednesday, 8th June 2016, is ‘The Beast’ trail race from Maeshafan.
The distance is 7.5Km with 430m of ascent.
Registration 5:30 onwards in the Miners Arms pub – Maeshafan. Race starts at 7 .15pm.
£4 entry on the day – with any proceeds given to Charity, not like some races that charge £23 each just to make lots of profit !!
Also thank you to John Morris who has organised this race for the past many years and for letting CRR take it over.
Excalibur Marathon, Half Marathon & 10Km race. Saturday May 21st. The Clwydian Range.
Excalibur A5 Flyer 2016 – UPDATED
Dash in the Dark 3 – THIS FRIDAY.
22nd January 2016– Dash in the Dark – Race 3. distance 6.5km
Regrettably we have had to make the decision to postpone the Dash in the Dark race this evening.
Despite the valiant efforts of the OPA staff, the car park and visitors centre should be open later today, but the access road remains untreated and has a significant covering of ice and snow this morning.
With more snow forecast later today, and the temperatures set to drop below freezing this evening, it would be irresponsible to continue with the race.
We would have liked for the race to have gone ahead but with the access roads into the forest itself being closed, vehicular rescues will not be possible, so any assistance will be a long way off if required. In other words, if we had an accident out on the trail, we could not ensure correct treatment was available.
Please keep an eye on the website for updates as we plan to hold the race on Friday 22nd January instead.
A new race for spring 2016 , to mark the opening of the new 10Km off road trail route at Coed Llandegla.
Come along and check out the course.
11th December 2015– Dash in the Dark – Race 2. distance 6.5km
1st November 2015 – Clwydian Hills.
14.4Km 915m 11:00am Cilcain Village Hall (NEWSAR)
27th November 2015– Dash in the Dark – Race 1. distance 6.5km
11th December 2015 – Dash in the Dark – Race 2. distance 6.5km
2016
15th January 2016 – Dash in the Dark – Race 3. distance 6.5km
8th June 2016 – Trail race up the Beast.
7.2Km 458m 7:15pm The Miners Arms, Maeshafan.
2015
10th June 2015 – Trail race up the Beast.
7.2Km 458m 7:15pm The Miners Arms, Maeshafan.
17th June 2015 – Hotfoot up Famau.
5.5Km 366m 7:30pm Moel Famau top car park.
15th July 2015 – The Druid.
8Km 366m 7:30pm The Druid, Llanferres.
25th July 2015 – Push up the Pincyn.
10Km 396m 2:00pm Clawddnewydd village show.
5th August 2015 – Ponderosa.
6.4Km 289m 7:00pm Ponderosa Cafe, Horseshoe pass.
31st August 2015 – Moel Famau (Cilcain Show)
7.4Km 392m 1:00pm Cilcain nr Mold.
19th September 2015 – King John’s Castle
7.4Km 265m 11:00am Raven Inn Llanarmon yn lal.
1st November 2015 – Clwydian Hills.
14.4Km 915m 11:00am Cilcain Village Hall (NEWSAR)
23rd January – Dash in the Dark – Race 3. distance 6km
1st March – Cloud Nine Challenge
A scenic and challenging off-road race from Congleton to Bosley Cloud (1125’) and back, via
the ancient Bridestones (c 2000 BC). Organised by CONGLETON HARRIERS under FRA rules.
Cloud Nine Hill Race 2015 Information Form V5 (1)
5th December – Dash in the Dark – Race 2. distance 6km
23rd January – Dash in the Dark – Race 3. distance 6km
2nd November – Clwydian Hills Race. 9 miles, 3000ft.
7th November – Dash in the Dark – Race 1. distance 6km.
5th December – Dash in the Dark – Race 2. distance 6km
23rd January – Dash in the Dark – Race 3. distance 6km
North Wales Cross Country League, 2014/15
19th October – British Fell & Hill Relays, Middleton. CRR have a team entered for this event.
25-26th October – The OMM. Cheviots – Northumberland. Several CRR members competing this year.
2nd November – Clwydian Hills Race. 9 miles, 3000ft.
7th November – Dash in the Dark – Race 1. 6km.
5th December – Dash in the Dark – Race 2. 6km
23rd January – Dash in the Dark – Race 3. 6km
North Wales Cross Country League, 2014/15
4th October – Treborth Track, Bangor.
18th October – Colwyn Bay.
29th November – Ysgol Morgan Llwyd, Wrexham.
31st January – National Sports Centre, Telford.
7th February – Marches School, Oswestry.
3rd Club Timed Run – Sunday 6th September at 09:30 – Free
The next timed run for club members will take place on Saturday 6th September at 9.30am. As before it will start at the bottom car park for Moel Famau and the route will take you to the top of Moel famau and back down to the top car park before finishing back in the bottom car park. It is 3.4 miles and the course records are 27min36 for the men and 37min41 for the ladies. We will be in the car park from around 9.15am. Any queries please let us know.
Upcoming Races
23rd August Tryfan Downhill Dash
24th August Cnicht 4.5miles 1850ft
24th August Flint Triathlon
25th August 1pm Moel Famau, Cilcain 4.6miles/1286ft
30th August Maesgwm Muddle, Llanberis 8.7miles 2789ft
British Athletics Fell & Hill Relay Championship 2014.
Sunday 19 October 2014 – Middleton Fells, East Cumbria. LA6 2LZ
10am start, 5pm presentation http://www.britishfellrelay.org.uk/
2014 North Wales XC Championships
Men’s Start 2:45pm. Ladies Start 2pm.
(Venues will be confirmed asap). Please check at http://www.northwalesxc.com/fixturesvenues.htm
4th October – Treborth Track, Bangor.
18th October – St Davids College, Llandudno.
29th November – Ysgol Morgan Llwyd, Wrexham.
31st January – National Sports Centre, Telford.
7th February – Marches School, Oswestry.
2nd Club Timed Run – Sunday 3rd August at 09:30 – Free
Club timed run. Sunday 3rd August, 09:30, at the bottom car park, Moel Famau. The route (unmarshalled) will be straight up to the top of Moel Famau and back down to the top car park and then back to the bottom car park. This will be good for people new to fell racing and also to experienced fell racers who want to compete against other club members.
Open to club members only or those wishing to join. There will be a selection of club vests to try on as well.
Thanks, Charlotte.
Arenig Fawr fell race. 3rd August 2014 at 13:00. Entry fee: £4
Race statistics: Distance 13km, climb 1000m, (8 miles, 3300ft); Category AM
The race is tough and NOT suitable for novices and requires good navigational skills. A reconnaissance is recommended. The route is flagged from the start up to the foot of the gully (1.3km) and from the gate at CP6 to the finish (0.5km). The flagged sections are compulsory. The rest of the route is unmarked and offers the possibility of route choices.
The race starts and finishes at the disused Arenig quarry, elevation 350m. The route follows an uphill quarry track for 1200m to a height of 470m. It then crosses a stone wall and climbs up a steep gully and emerges onto a grassy hillside. The gully can be avoided by skirting round the crags to the right, see figure 1 and map.
Yiannis Tridimas – race organiser
The. 0151 7272615; Mob. 07795558451
The Dash in the Dark series is back !
Friday 7th Nov 2014
Friday 5th Dec 2014
Friday 23rd Jan 2014
- NEW – Club Timed Run On Sat 5th July there will be an informal timed run for club members starting and finishing in the bottom car park for Moel Famau. The route (unmarshalled) will be straight up to the top of Moel Famau and back down to the top car park and then back to the bottom car park. This will be good for people new to fell racing and also to experienced fell racers who want to compete against other club members. This could become a regular event if popular so that people can try and beat their previous times too. It will start at 9.30am. Those wishing to join the club are welcome to come along, there will be a selection of club vests to try on as well. Free club sticker to the first 4 who hand over £5!! great! Upcoming Races 29th June Runfest Wales, Rhyl – 5k, 10k, half and full marathon 29th June Llandudno Triathlon 5th July 2pm Moel Siabod, Capel Curig 5.4miles / 2300ft 12th July Tal y Fan, Rowen, Conwy 8 miles / 2880ft 16th July 7.30pm Druid Race, Llanferres 5miles / 1200ft 19th July Snowdon Race (10m) 23rd July 7.30pm Green Green Grass of Home, Llangynhafal 4.5miles / 1500ft 26th July 2pm Push up the Pincyn, Clawddnewydd 6.2 miles / 1300ft Back by popular demand. Dash in the Dark series – 2014 Night time trail race at Coed Llandegla. Many thanks to Ben and Tim for organising the Dash in the Dark series in the past and One Planet Adventure for supporting us. From what we’ve heard, everyone enjoyed themselves over the last few years races so we have decided to continue the series. Please see here or the CRR facebook page for info – dates to be announced soon soon.
The Beast is Back.
Following a 2 year hiatus Race up the Beast is back.
The pub will be open serving drinks and snacks.
WED 8 Race up the Beast (*) AS 7.2km/458m 4.5miles/1500ft PM
Details: 7.15 pm £4.00 on day only.
Venue: Miners Arms, Maeshafn. 2 miles out of Mold, 1 mile off A494. Limited parking.
Age limit: Over 16
Records: Karl Steinegger 36:44 2016 Hayley Evans 46:35 2018
Dash in the Dark 3 – CANCELLED
Yet again the weather has forced us to cancel this weeks Dash in the Dark race. 67mph winds forecast and there is a huge risk of trees coming down in the forest. The centre will be closed all day Friday. This is not our decision but the centres.
We’ve not had much luck this year just when we were hoping to get back to normality. Sorry folks
Please spread the word.
Dash in the Dark 2 – 14th Jan 2022.
Short notice
Only 50 max participants!
Pre-registration only!
No spectators.
No entry on the day
Enter by emailing gaz_jag@hotmail.com with your Name, Address, Age, Sex, club, Emergency contact number.
Registration on the night will be from 6pm. You will need to pay £4, collect your number, sign the race declaration usually found on the entry form. Race start is 7pm prompt!
Usual kit will be required. Waterproof / Windproof top, Hat, Gloves, Headtorch, studded shoes advised.
Please use the cafe afterwards, hot drinks and cake being served, the centre is opening just for us and with it being a small group we’d like it to be worth their while. This will be a smaller, low key event. Masks MUST be worn inside when not seated please. Hand gel is available.
No prize giving -sorry folks.
WE ARE BACK.
FRIDAY, 5 NOVEMBER 2021 AT 19:00
Dash in the Dark race 1
Oneplanet Adventure
PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY!
100 max participants.
Enter by emailing gaz_jag@hotmail.com with your Name, Address, Age, Sex, Emergency contact number.
Registration on the night will be from 6pm. You will need to pay £4, collect your number, sign the race declaration usually found on the entry form. Race start is 7pm Prompt!
Usual kit required. Waterproof / Windproof top, Hat, Gloves, Headtorch, studded shoes advised.
The center have kindly agreed to allow us to use the venue but you will be asked to use the new and improved covered outside seating (there is a log burner but bring a coat). Hot drinks and cake being served. Masks MUST be worn inside please. Hand gel is available.
No prize giving -sorry folks. We may look to do an overall series prize giving in January if we make it that far.
Next race will be 3rd Dec and 14th Jan. Entries will be released after each race.
UPDATE 2021
“After much thought and deliberation we have sadly made the decision to cancel this year’s Race Up The Beast on 2nd June, and the Druid Race on the 7th July”.
“Whilst there are changes we could make to the format this year to make them COVID safe, our decision came down to the possible impact on the community and reputation of the club and races going forward”.
“Our races start and finish in the heart of the two villages and we’re not confident the locals would thank us for attracting 30, 60 or 90 runners”.
“We are looking towards the Dash in the Dark races which we hope will go ahead due to the venue being completely different, and depending on the situation, may alter our races for next summer”.
October 2020
We don’t need to explain that it’s been a strange year. The situation regarding our sport has been unclear, at best, over summer, and since the initial lockdown restrictions began being lifted, then new restrictions came along, the situation has not helped our race organising at all. Ultimately, as you will have guessed, there have been cancellations, delays, postponements, and all manner of complication in between.
The current situation is that we have decided to cancel all Fell races races for 2020 and also the Dash in the Dark series 2020 / 2021.
We are meeting on a Tuesday eve, occasionally on a Thursday, following the all the local and Welsh COVID-19 lockdown rules and guidance.
Fingers crossed that we can get back to some normality for 2021.
CRR.
All races are cancelled until further notice, and subject to the latest Government guidance and restrictions.
Dash in the Dark is Back
Friday 8th Nov 2019. Friday 6th Dec 2019 and Friday 17th Jan 2020
THE original and BEST night time trail race series.
Hopefully see you there.
SAT 27 Push-Up-The-Pincyn (*) BS 10km/396m 6.2miles/1300ft LK/PM
Details: 2.00 pm £5.00 on day only (entry to show and race inclusive)
Venue: Clawddnewydd, Denbighshire, LL152NA (GR SJ 085527). In conjuction with village show and the BIG bale.
Age limit: Over 16 No junior race
Records: Jez Brown 44.38 2011 Andrea Rowlands 48.58 2011
Organiser: Neil Coppack 01824 750666 07946627149 coppack_penllwyn@hotmail.com
WED 24 The Green Green Grass of Home (*) AS 8km/457m 5miles/1500ft PM
Details: 7.30 pm £4.00 on day only. Allow 15mins to get to start
Venue: Golden Lion Inn, Llangynhafal, near Denbigh (GR 129633).
Age limit: Over 16
Records: Karl Steinegger 38.39 2016 Laura Riches 47.37 2017
Organiser: Tony Benton 07788 803165 tonybenton@btinternet.com
WED 10 The Druid (*) BS 8km/366m 5miles/1200ft PM
Details: 7.30 pm £4.00 on day only
Venue: Druid Inn, Llanferres (on A494, west of Mold, GR 188605). Limited parking. Please car share.
Age limit: Over 16
Records: Adam Peers 30.41 2010 Laura Bestow 38.33 2010
Organiser: Gareth Jaggard 07810 808884 gaz_jag@hotmail.com www.clwydianrangerunners.co.uk
The Beast – Wednesday 5th June at 7.15.
** Please note – Grippy off-road shoes will be required for tonight’s race – the course is very slippy due to the recent rain. Thank You **
WED 6 Race up the Beast (*) AS 7.2km/458m 4.5miles/1500ft PM
Details: 7.15 pm £4.00 on day only
Venue: Miners Arms, Maeshafn. 2 miles out of Mold, 1 mile off A494. Limited parking.
Age limit: Over 16
Records: Karl Steinegger 36:44 2016 Hayley Evans 46:39 2016
Organiser: Dan Hurst 07713161660 clwydianrangerunners@hotmail.com
Clwydian Range Runners presents The Beast 2019
The Dash in the Dark series 2018_19.
Its back !
Put the dates in the diary and see you there. The best fun you could have for £4.
Wed 6th June 2018
Race up the Beast – 7.15 start from The Miners Arms, Maeshafan. 7.2Km / 458m £4 on the day.
**limited parking so please car share **
Sat 28th April 2018
Llanganhafal Loop – 1:00pm Golden Lion , Llangynhafal LL16 4LN 7.6Km / 4.7 Miles. £4 on day
Wed 9th May 2018
Ysgol Dinas Bran – Llangollen. 7:15pm 6.9Km / 4.3 miles. £4 on day.
DASH IN THE DARK – 2017 / 18
The dash in the dark series is back for 2017.
Friday 10th Nov 2017
Friday 1st Dec 2017
Friday 19th Jan 2018.
This year’s Clwydian Hills Fell Race (22nd Oct) will include races for U16 & U18 age categories for the first time. Both these races will be top of grade for distance and are both AS rated. The races start with the main field before turning off at CP1 & CP2 respectively for the summit of Moel Famau and returning via the normal descent route. Both routes run on good tracks and paths and will be partially marked in respect of the age categories. As for the main race the checkpoints will be marshalled by the local Mountain Rescue team.
Entry fee will be £2 – you will get a race coaster and there will be small prizes for winners. All young racers will be chaperoned from finish back to the village hall if required (free big baby sitting 😉 if you want to run the main race. Village hall is warm, dry, fully staffed with our wonderful support team with hot drinks and as much cake as you can eat. Oh yes and free WIFI….!!!! (Best value teens day out in October on the planet!)
For more details on the U16 & U18 races please see the page
http://www.clwydianfellrace.org/?page_id=439
Cilcain Mountain Race
August Bank Holiday Monday 1.00p.m.
Race Marshals: John Heppenstall, tel. 01352 742284. Registration 11.00 – 12.30 on the day, or register online atrace@cilcainshow.org.uk
The Moel Fammau Mountain Race is over a distance of approximately 4.5 miles, and the winner usually takes about half an hour to complete it. There are various prizes including outright winner, local winner, ladies winner, etc.
Entry costs £6.00. Click here for an ADULT entry form – You can return it by email.
There is also a Juniors Race with classes for ages from 6 to 15 year olds.
http://cilcainshow.org.uk/page30.html
Trail Race up the Beast – 2017 – POSTPONED !
UPDATE
Due to an electrical problem the Miners Arms pub in Maeshafan will be shut for repairs for 7 days.
As we don’t have race HQ we have decided to postpone the race by two weeks.
The new date is Wednesday 21st June, start time 7:15 pm.
Sorry for any inconvenience caused and we hope to see you on the 21st, ready to tackle the Beast.
Happy Running
Dash in the Dark Series 2016
It’s that time of year again to prepare for the Dash in the Dark series of night time, off road running races held at Llandegla Forest.
Dig your head torches out and come along to join us for what is always an enjoyable, social evening with refreshments provided by the staff of the One Planet Adventure Mountain bike centre.
Please find attached an updated poster but essentially the dates are as follows:
Friday 11th November 2016
Friday 9th December 2016
Friday 13th January 2017
6pm registration for a 7pm start, please arrive early to avoid a last minute rush. £4 on the night only and please remind yourselves of the kit required. Waterproof / Windproof top, hat, gloves and a torch, ideally a head torch with at least 2hrs good lighting. Fell / trail shoes advised, road trainers are not acceptable. Hope to see you soon, Gareth Jaggard
This Wednesday, 8th June 2016, is ‘The Beast’ trail race from Maeshafan.
The distance is 7.5Km with 430m of ascent.
Registration 5:30 onwards in the Miners Arms pub – Maeshafan. Race starts at 7 .15pm.
£4 entry on the day – with any proceeds given to Charity, not like some races that charge £23 each just to make lots of profit !!
Also thank you to John Morris who has organised this race for the past many years and for letting CRR take it over.
Excalibur Marathon, Half Marathon & 10Km race. Saturday May 21st. The Clwydian Range.
Excalibur A5 Flyer 2016 – UPDATED
Dash in the Dark 3 – THIS FRIDAY.
22nd January 2016– Dash in the Dark – Race 3. distance 6.5km
Regrettably we have had to make the decision to postpone the Dash in the Dark race this evening.
Despite the valiant efforts of the OPA staff, the car park and visitors centre should be open later today, but the access road remains untreated and has a significant covering of ice and snow this morning.
With more snow forecast later today, and the temperatures set to drop below freezing this evening, it would be irresponsible to continue with the race.
We would have liked for the race to have gone ahead but with the access roads into the forest itself being closed, vehicular rescues will not be possible, so any assistance will be a long way off if required. In other words, if we had an accident out on the trail, we could not ensure correct treatment was available.
Please keep an eye on the website for updates as we plan to hold the race on Friday 22nd January instead.
A new race for spring 2016 , to mark the opening of the new 10Km off road trail route at Coed Llandegla.
Come along and check out the course.
11th December 2015– Dash in the Dark – Race 2. distance 6.5km
1st November 2015 – Clwydian Hills.
14.4Km 915m 11:00am Cilcain Village Hall (NEWSAR)
27th November 2015– Dash in the Dark – Race 1. distance 6.5km
11th December 2015 – Dash in the Dark – Race 2. distance 6.5km
2016
15th January 2016 – Dash in the Dark – Race 3. distance 6.5km
8th June 2016 – Trail race up the Beast.
7.2Km 458m 7:15pm The Miners Arms, Maeshafan.
2015
10th June 2015 – Trail race up the Beast.
7.2Km 458m 7:15pm The Miners Arms, Maeshafan.
17th June 2015 – Hotfoot up Famau.
5.5Km 366m 7:30pm Moel Famau top car park.
15th July 2015 – The Druid.
8Km 366m 7:30pm The Druid, Llanferres.
25th July 2015 – Push up the Pincyn.
10Km 396m 2:00pm Clawddnewydd village show.
5th August 2015 – Ponderosa.
6.4Km 289m 7:00pm Ponderosa Cafe, Horseshoe pass.
31st August 2015 – Moel Famau (Cilcain Show)
7.4Km 392m 1:00pm Cilcain nr Mold.
19th September 2015 – King John’s Castle
7.4Km 265m 11:00am Raven Inn Llanarmon yn lal.
1st November 2015 – Clwydian Hills.
14.4Km 915m 11:00am Cilcain Village Hall (NEWSAR)
23rd January – Dash in the Dark – Race 3. distance 6km
1st March – Cloud Nine Challenge
A scenic and challenging off-road race from Congleton to Bosley Cloud (1125’) and back, via
the ancient Bridestones (c 2000 BC). Organised by CONGLETON HARRIERS under FRA rules.
Cloud Nine Hill Race 2015 Information Form V5 (1)
5th December – Dash in the Dark – Race 2. distance 6km
23rd January – Dash in the Dark – Race 3. distance 6km
2nd November – Clwydian Hills Race. 9 miles, 3000ft.
7th November – Dash in the Dark – Race 1. distance 6km.
5th December – Dash in the Dark – Race 2. distance 6km
23rd January – Dash in the Dark – Race 3. distance 6km
North Wales Cross Country League, 2014/15
19th October – British Fell & Hill Relays, Middleton. CRR have a team entered for this event.
25-26th October – The OMM. Cheviots – Northumberland. Several CRR members competing this year.
2nd November – Clwydian Hills Race. 9 miles, 3000ft.
7th November – Dash in the Dark – Race 1. 6km.
5th December – Dash in the Dark – Race 2. 6km
23rd January – Dash in the Dark – Race 3. 6km
North Wales Cross Country League, 2014/15
4th October – Treborth Track, Bangor.
18th October – Colwyn Bay.
29th November – Ysgol Morgan Llwyd, Wrexham.
31st January – National Sports Centre, Telford.
7th February – Marches School, Oswestry.
3rd Club Timed Run – Sunday 6th September at 09:30 – Free
The next timed run for club members will take place on Saturday 6th September at 9.30am. As before it will start at the bottom car park for Moel Famau and the route will take you to the top of Moel famau and back down to the top car park before finishing back in the bottom car park. It is 3.4 miles and the course records are 27min36 for the men and 37min41 for the ladies. We will be in the car park from around 9.15am. Any queries please let us know.
Upcoming Races
23rd August Tryfan Downhill Dash
24th August Cnicht 4.5miles 1850ft
24th August Flint Triathlon
25th August 1pm Moel Famau, Cilcain 4.6miles/1286ft
30th August Maesgwm Muddle, Llanberis 8.7miles 2789ft
British Athletics Fell & Hill Relay Championship 2014.
Sunday 19 October 2014 – Middleton Fells, East Cumbria. LA6 2LZ
10am start, 5pm presentation http://www.britishfellrelay.org.uk/
2014 North Wales XC Championships
Men’s Start 2:45pm. Ladies Start 2pm.
(Venues will be confirmed asap). Please check at http://www.northwalesxc.com/fixturesvenues.htm
4th October – Treborth Track, Bangor.
18th October – St Davids College, Llandudno.
29th November – Ysgol Morgan Llwyd, Wrexham.
31st January – National Sports Centre, Telford.
7th February – Marches School, Oswestry.
2nd Club Timed Run – Sunday 3rd August at 09:30 – Free
Club timed run. Sunday 3rd August, 09:30, at the bottom car park, Moel Famau. The route (unmarshalled) will be straight up to the top of Moel Famau and back down to the top car park and then back to the bottom car park. This will be good for people new to fell racing and also to experienced fell racers who want to compete against other club members.
Open to club members only or those wishing to join. There will be a selection of club vests to try on as well.
Thanks, Charlotte.
Arenig Fawr fell race. 3rd August 2014 at 13:00. Entry fee: £4
Race statistics: Distance 13km, climb 1000m, (8 miles, 3300ft); Category AM
The race is tough and NOT suitable for novices and requires good navigational skills. A reconnaissance is recommended. The route is flagged from the start up to the foot of the gully (1.3km) and from the gate at CP6 to the finish (0.5km). The flagged sections are compulsory. The rest of the route is unmarked and offers the possibility of route choices.
The race starts and finishes at the disused Arenig quarry, elevation 350m. The route follows an uphill quarry track for 1200m to a height of 470m. It then crosses a stone wall and climbs up a steep gully and emerges onto a grassy hillside. The gully can be avoided by skirting round the crags to the right, see figure 1 and map.
Yiannis Tridimas – race organiser
The. 0151 7272615; Mob. 07795558451
The Dash in the Dark series is back !
Friday 7th Nov 2014
Friday 5th Dec 2014
Friday 23rd Jan 2014
- NEW – Club Timed Run On Sat 5th July there will be an informal timed run for club members starting and finishing in the bottom car park for Moel Famau. The route (unmarshalled) will be straight up to the top of Moel Famau and back down to the top car park and then back to the bottom car park. This will be good for people new to fell racing and also to experienced fell racers who want to compete against other club members. This could become a regular event if popular so that people can try and beat their previous times too. It will start at 9.30am. Those wishing to join the club are welcome to come along, there will be a selection of club vests to try on as well. Free club sticker to the first 4 who hand over £5!! great! Upcoming Races 29th June Runfest Wales, Rhyl – 5k, 10k, half and full marathon 29th June Llandudno Triathlon 5th July 2pm Moel Siabod, Capel Curig 5.4miles / 2300ft 12th July Tal y Fan, Rowen, Conwy 8 miles / 2880ft 16th July 7.30pm Druid Race, Llanferres 5miles / 1200ft 19th July Snowdon Race (10m) 23rd July 7.30pm Green Green Grass of Home, Llangynhafal 4.5miles / 1500ft 26th July 2pm Push up the Pincyn, Clawddnewydd 6.2 miles / 1300ft Back by popular demand. Dash in the Dark series – 2014 Night time trail race at Coed Llandegla. Many thanks to Ben and Tim for organising the Dash in the Dark series in the past and One Planet Adventure for supporting us. From what we’ve heard, everyone enjoyed themselves over the last few years races so we have decided to continue the series. Please see here or the CRR facebook page for info – dates to be announced soon soon.
The Beast is Back.
Following a 2 year hiatus Race up the Beast is back.
The pub will be open serving drinks and snacks.
WED 8 Race up the Beast (*) AS 7.2km/458m 4.5miles/1500ft PM
Details: 7.15 pm £4.00 on day only.
Venue: Miners Arms, Maeshafn. 2 miles out of Mold, 1 mile off A494. Limited parking.
Age limit: Over 16
Records: Karl Steinegger 36:44 2016 Hayley Evans 46:35 2018
Dash in the Dark 3 – CANCELLED
Yet again the weather has forced us to cancel this weeks Dash in the Dark race. 67mph winds forecast and there is a huge risk of trees coming down in the forest. The centre will be closed all day Friday. This is not our decision but the centres.
We’ve not had much luck this year just when we were hoping to get back to normality. Sorry folks
Please spread the word.
Dash in the Dark 2 – 14th Jan 2022.
Short notice
Only 50 max participants!
Pre-registration only!
No spectators.
No entry on the day
Enter by emailing gaz_jag@hotmail.com with your Name, Address, Age, Sex, club, Emergency contact number.
Registration on the night will be from 6pm. You will need to pay £4, collect your number, sign the race declaration usually found on the entry form. Race start is 7pm prompt!
Usual kit will be required. Waterproof / Windproof top, Hat, Gloves, Headtorch, studded shoes advised.
Please use the cafe afterwards, hot drinks and cake being served, the centre is opening just for us and with it being a small group we’d like it to be worth their while. This will be a smaller, low key event. Masks MUST be worn inside when not seated please. Hand gel is available.
No prize giving -sorry folks.
WE ARE BACK.
FRIDAY, 5 NOVEMBER 2021 AT 19:00
Dash in the Dark race 1
Oneplanet Adventure
PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY!
100 max participants.
Enter by emailing gaz_jag@hotmail.com with your Name, Address, Age, Sex, Emergency contact number.
Registration on the night will be from 6pm. You will need to pay £4, collect your number, sign the race declaration usually found on the entry form. Race start is 7pm Prompt!
Usual kit required. Waterproof / Windproof top, Hat, Gloves, Headtorch, studded shoes advised.
The center have kindly agreed to allow us to use the venue but you will be asked to use the new and improved covered outside seating (there is a log burner but bring a coat). Hot drinks and cake being served. Masks MUST be worn inside please. Hand gel is available.
No prize giving -sorry folks. We may look to do an overall series prize giving in January if we make it that far.
Next race will be 3rd Dec and 14th Jan. Entries will be released after each race.
UPDATE 2021
“After much thought and deliberation we have sadly made the decision to cancel this year’s Race Up The Beast on 2nd June, and the Druid Race on the 7th July”.
“Whilst there are changes we could make to the format this year to make them COVID safe, our decision came down to the possible impact on the community and reputation of the club and races going forward”.
“Our races start and finish in the heart of the two villages and we’re not confident the locals would thank us for attracting 30, 60 or 90 runners”.
“We are looking towards the Dash in the Dark races which we hope will go ahead due to the venue being completely different, and depending on the situation, may alter our races for next summer”.
October 2020
We don’t need to explain that it’s been a strange year. The situation regarding our sport has been unclear, at best, over summer, and since the initial lockdown restrictions began being lifted, then new restrictions came along, the situation has not helped our race organising at all. Ultimately, as you will have guessed, there have been cancellations, delays, postponements, and all manner of complication in between.
The current situation is that we have decided to cancel all Fell races races for 2020 and also the Dash in the Dark series 2020 / 2021.
We are meeting on a Tuesday eve, occasionally on a Thursday, following the all the local and Welsh COVID-19 lockdown rules and guidance.
Fingers crossed that we can get back to some normality for 2021.
CRR.
All races are cancelled until further notice, and subject to the latest Government guidance and restrictions.
Dash in the Dark is Back
Friday 8th Nov 2019. Friday 6th Dec 2019 and Friday 17th Jan 2020
THE original and BEST night time trail race series.
Hopefully see you there.
SAT 27 Push-Up-The-Pincyn (*) BS 10km/396m 6.2miles/1300ft LK/PM
Details: 2.00 pm £5.00 on day only (entry to show and race inclusive)
Venue: Clawddnewydd, Denbighshire, LL152NA (GR SJ 085527). In conjuction with village show and the BIG bale.
Age limit: Over 16 No junior race
Records: Jez Brown 44.38 2011 Andrea Rowlands 48.58 2011
Organiser: Neil Coppack 01824 750666 07946627149 coppack_penllwyn@hotmail.com
WED 24 The Green Green Grass of Home (*) AS 8km/457m 5miles/1500ft PM
Details: 7.30 pm £4.00 on day only. Allow 15mins to get to start
Venue: Golden Lion Inn, Llangynhafal, near Denbigh (GR 129633).
Age limit: Over 16
Records: Karl Steinegger 38.39 2016 Laura Riches 47.37 2017
Organiser: Tony Benton 07788 803165 tonybenton@btinternet.com
WED 10 The Druid (*) BS 8km/366m 5miles/1200ft PM
Details: 7.30 pm £4.00 on day only
Venue: Druid Inn, Llanferres (on A494, west of Mold, GR 188605). Limited parking. Please car share.
Age limit: Over 16
Records: Adam Peers 30.41 2010 Laura Bestow 38.33 2010
Organiser: Gareth Jaggard 07810 808884 gaz_jag@hotmail.com www.clwydianrangerunners.co.uk
The Beast – Wednesday 5th June at 7.15.
** Please note – Grippy off-road shoes will be required for tonight’s race – the course is very slippy due to the recent rain. Thank You **
WED 6 Race up the Beast (*) AS 7.2km/458m 4.5miles/1500ft PM
Details: 7.15 pm £4.00 on day only
Venue: Miners Arms, Maeshafn. 2 miles out of Mold, 1 mile off A494. Limited parking.
Age limit: Over 16
Records: Karl Steinegger 36:44 2016 Hayley Evans 46:39 2016
Organiser: Dan Hurst 07713161660 clwydianrangerunners@hotmail.com
Clwydian Range Runners presents The Beast 2019
The Dash in the Dark series 2018_19.
Its back !
Put the dates in the diary and see you there. The best fun you could have for £4.
Wed 6th June 2018
Race up the Beast – 7.15 start from The Miners Arms, Maeshafan. 7.2Km / 458m £4 on the day.
**limited parking so please car share **
Sat 28th April 2018
Llanganhafal Loop – 1:00pm Golden Lion , Llangynhafal LL16 4LN 7.6Km / 4.7 Miles. £4 on day
Wed 9th May 2018
Ysgol Dinas Bran – Llangollen. 7:15pm 6.9Km / 4.3 miles. £4 on day.
DASH IN THE DARK – 2017 / 18
The dash in the dark series is back for 2017.
Friday 10th Nov 2017
Friday 1st Dec 2017
Friday 19th Jan 2018.
This year’s Clwydian Hills Fell Race (22nd Oct) will include races for U16 & U18 age categories for the first time. Both these races will be top of grade for distance and are both AS rated. The races start with the main field before turning off at CP1 & CP2 respectively for the summit of Moel Famau and returning via the normal descent route. Both routes run on good tracks and paths and will be partially marked in respect of the age categories. As for the main race the checkpoints will be marshalled by the local Mountain Rescue team.
Entry fee will be £2 – you will get a race coaster and there will be small prizes for winners. All young racers will be chaperoned from finish back to the village hall if required (free big baby sitting 😉 if you want to run the main race. Village hall is warm, dry, fully staffed with our wonderful support team with hot drinks and as much cake as you can eat. Oh yes and free WIFI….!!!! (Best value teens day out in October on the planet!)
For more details on the U16 & U18 races please see the page
http://www.clwydianfellrace.org/?page_id=439
Cilcain Mountain Race
August Bank Holiday Monday 1.00p.m.
Race Marshals: John Heppenstall, tel. 01352 742284. Registration 11.00 – 12.30 on the day, or register online atrace@cilcainshow.org.uk
The Moel Fammau Mountain Race is over a distance of approximately 4.5 miles, and the winner usually takes about half an hour to complete it. There are various prizes including outright winner, local winner, ladies winner, etc.
Entry costs £6.00. Click here for an ADULT entry form – You can return it by email.
There is also a Juniors Race with classes for ages from 6 to 15 year olds.
http://cilcainshow.org.uk/page30.html
Trail Race up the Beast – 2017 – POSTPONED !
UPDATE
Due to an electrical problem the Miners Arms pub in Maeshafan will be shut for repairs for 7 days.
As we don’t have race HQ we have decided to postpone the race by two weeks.
The new date is Wednesday 21st June, start time 7:15 pm.
Sorry for any inconvenience caused and we hope to see you on the 21st, ready to tackle the Beast.
Happy Running
Dash in the Dark Series 2016
It’s that time of year again to prepare for the Dash in the Dark series of night time, off road running races held at Llandegla Forest.
Dig your head torches out and come along to join us for what is always an enjoyable, social evening with refreshments provided by the staff of the One Planet Adventure Mountain bike centre.
Please find attached an updated poster but essentially the dates are as follows:
Friday 11th November 2016
Friday 9th December 2016
Friday 13th January 2017
6pm registration for a 7pm start, please arrive early to avoid a last minute rush. £4 on the night only and please remind yourselves of the kit required. Waterproof / Windproof top, hat, gloves and a torch, ideally a head torch with at least 2hrs good lighting. Fell / trail shoes advised, road trainers are not acceptable. Hope to see you soon, Gareth Jaggard
This Wednesday, 8th June 2016, is ‘The Beast’ trail race from Maeshafan.
The distance is 7.5Km with 430m of ascent.
Registration 5:30 onwards in the Miners Arms pub – Maeshafan. Race starts at 7 .15pm.
£4 entry on the day – with any proceeds given to Charity, not like some races that charge £23 each just to make lots of profit !!
Also thank you to John Morris who has organised this race for the past many years and for letting CRR take it over.
Excalibur Marathon, Half Marathon & 10Km race. Saturday May 21st. The Clwydian Range.
Excalibur A5 Flyer 2016 – UPDATED
Dash in the Dark 3 – THIS FRIDAY.
22nd January 2016– Dash in the Dark – Race 3. distance 6.5km
Regrettably we have had to make the decision to postpone the Dash in the Dark race this evening.
Despite the valiant efforts of the OPA staff, the car park and visitors centre should be open later today, but the access road remains untreated and has a significant covering of ice and snow this morning.
With more snow forecast later today, and the temperatures set to drop below freezing this evening, it would be irresponsible to continue with the race.
We would have liked for the race to have gone ahead but with the access roads into the forest itself being closed, vehicular rescues will not be possible, so any assistance will be a long way off if required. In other words, if we had an accident out on the trail, we could not ensure correct treatment was available.
Please keep an eye on the website for updates as we plan to hold the race on Friday 22nd January instead.
A new race for spring 2016 , to mark the opening of the new 10Km off road trail route at Coed Llandegla.
Come along and check out the course.
11th December 2015– Dash in the Dark – Race 2. distance 6.5km
1st November 2015 – Clwydian Hills.
14.4Km 915m 11:00am Cilcain Village Hall (NEWSAR)
27th November 2015– Dash in the Dark – Race 1. distance 6.5km
11th December 2015 – Dash in the Dark – Race 2. distance 6.5km
2016
15th January 2016 – Dash in the Dark – Race 3. distance 6.5km
8th June 2016 – Trail race up the Beast.
7.2Km 458m 7:15pm The Miners Arms, Maeshafan.
2015
10th June 2015 – Trail race up the Beast.
7.2Km 458m 7:15pm The Miners Arms, Maeshafan.
17th June 2015 – Hotfoot up Famau.
5.5Km 366m 7:30pm Moel Famau top car park.
15th July 2015 – The Druid.
8Km 366m 7:30pm The Druid, Llanferres.
25th July 2015 – Push up the Pincyn.
10Km 396m 2:00pm Clawddnewydd village show.
5th August 2015 – Ponderosa.
6.4Km 289m 7:00pm Ponderosa Cafe, Horseshoe pass.
31st August 2015 – Moel Famau (Cilcain Show)
7.4Km 392m 1:00pm Cilcain nr Mold.
19th September 2015 – King John’s Castle
7.4Km 265m 11:00am Raven Inn Llanarmon yn lal.
1st November 2015 – Clwydian Hills.
14.4Km 915m 11:00am Cilcain Village Hall (NEWSAR)
23rd January – Dash in the Dark – Race 3. distance 6km
1st March – Cloud Nine Challenge
A scenic and challenging off-road race from Congleton to Bosley Cloud (1125’) and back, via
the ancient Bridestones (c 2000 BC). Organised by CONGLETON HARRIERS under FRA rules.
Cloud Nine Hill Race 2015 Information Form V5 (1)
5th December – Dash in the Dark – Race 2. distance 6km
23rd January – Dash in the Dark – Race 3. distance 6km
2nd November – Clwydian Hills Race. 9 miles, 3000ft.
7th November – Dash in the Dark – Race 1. distance 6km.
5th December – Dash in the Dark – Race 2. distance 6km
23rd January – Dash in the Dark – Race 3. distance 6km
North Wales Cross Country League, 2014/15
19th October – British Fell & Hill Relays, Middleton. CRR have a team entered for this event.
25-26th October – The OMM. Cheviots – Northumberland. Several CRR members competing this year.
2nd November – Clwydian Hills Race. 9 miles, 3000ft.
7th November – Dash in the Dark – Race 1. 6km.
5th December – Dash in the Dark – Race 2. 6km
23rd January – Dash in the Dark – Race 3. 6km
North Wales Cross Country League, 2014/15
4th October – Treborth Track, Bangor.
18th October – Colwyn Bay.
29th November – Ysgol Morgan Llwyd, Wrexham.
31st January – National Sports Centre, Telford.
7th February – Marches School, Oswestry.
3rd Club Timed Run – Sunday 6th September at 09:30 – Free
The next timed run for club members will take place on Saturday 6th September at 9.30am. As before it will start at the bottom car park for Moel Famau and the route will take you to the top of Moel famau and back down to the top car park before finishing back in the bottom car park. It is 3.4 miles and the course records are 27min36 for the men and 37min41 for the ladies. We will be in the car park from around 9.15am. Any queries please let us know.
Upcoming Races
23rd August Tryfan Downhill Dash
24th August Cnicht 4.5miles 1850ft
24th August Flint Triathlon
25th August 1pm Moel Famau, Cilcain 4.6miles/1286ft
30th August Maesgwm Muddle, Llanberis 8.7miles 2789ft
British Athletics Fell & Hill Relay Championship 2014.
Sunday 19 October 2014 – Middleton Fells, East Cumbria. LA6 2LZ
10am start, 5pm presentation http://www.britishfellrelay.org.uk/
2014 North Wales XC Championships
Men’s Start 2:45pm. Ladies Start 2pm.
(Venues will be confirmed asap). Please check at http://www.northwalesxc.com/fixturesvenues.htm
4th October – Treborth Track, Bangor.
18th October – St Davids College, Llandudno.
29th November – Ysgol Morgan Llwyd, Wrexham.
31st January – National Sports Centre, Telford.
7th February – Marches School, Oswestry.
2nd Club Timed Run – Sunday 3rd August at 09:30 – Free
Club timed run. Sunday 3rd August, 09:30, at the bottom car park, Moel Famau. The route (unmarshalled) will be straight up to the top of Moel Famau and back down to the top car park and then back to the bottom car park. This will be good for people new to fell racing and also to experienced fell racers who want to compete against other club members.
Open to club members only or those wishing to join. There will be a selection of club vests to try on as well.
Thanks, Charlotte.
Arenig Fawr fell race. 3rd August 2014 at 13:00. Entry fee: £4
Race statistics: Distance 13km, climb 1000m, (8 miles, 3300ft); Category AM
The race is tough and NOT suitable for novices and requires good navigational skills. A reconnaissance is recommended. The route is flagged from the start up to the foot of the gully (1.3km) and from the gate at CP6 to the finish (0.5km). The flagged sections are compulsory. The rest of the route is unmarked and offers the possibility of route choices.
The race starts and finishes at the disused Arenig quarry, elevation 350m. The route follows an uphill quarry track for 1200m to a height of 470m. It then crosses a stone wall and climbs up a steep gully and emerges onto a grassy hillside. The gully can be avoided by skirting round the crags to the right, see figure 1 and map.
Yiannis Tridimas – race organiser
The. 0151 7272615; Mob. 07795558451
The Dash in the Dark series is back !
Friday 7th Nov 2014
Friday 5th Dec 2014
Friday 23rd Jan 2014
- NEW – Club Timed Run On Sat 5th July there will be an informal timed run for club members starting and finishing in the bottom car park for Moel Famau. The route (unmarshalled) will be straight up to the top of Moel Famau and back down to the top car park and then back to the bottom car park. This will be good for people new to fell racing and also to experienced fell racers who want to compete against other club members. This could become a regular event if popular so that people can try and beat their previous times too. It will start at 9.30am. Those wishing to join the club are welcome to come along, there will be a selection of club vests to try on as well. Free club sticker to the first 4 who hand over £5!! great! Upcoming Races 29th June Runfest Wales, Rhyl – 5k, 10k, half and full marathon 29th June Llandudno Triathlon 5th July 2pm Moel Siabod, Capel Curig 5.4miles / 2300ft 12th July Tal y Fan, Rowen, Conwy 8 miles / 2880ft 16th July 7.30pm Druid Race, Llanferres 5miles / 1200ft 19th July Snowdon Race (10m) 23rd July 7.30pm Green Green Grass of Home, Llangynhafal 4.5miles / 1500ft 26th July 2pm Push up the Pincyn, Clawddnewydd 6.2 miles / 1300ft Back by popular demand. Dash in the Dark series – 2014 Night time trail race at Coed Llandegla. Many thanks to Ben and Tim for organising the Dash in the Dark series in the past and One Planet Adventure for supporting us. From what we’ve heard, everyone enjoyed themselves over the last few years races so we have decided to continue the series. Please see here or the CRR facebook page for info – dates to be announced soon soon.
Race up the Beast – Maeshafan Wed 7th June.
Hi. The miners pub is closed for a refurbishment.
I have had agreement to use the village park as race HQ this year.
So , rather than not host the race , sign on and prize giving will be in the park in the centre of the village. Look for the CRR gazebo.
Please note , there WILL NOT BE ANY TOILETS.
Please park considerately and not across peoples drives – lift share if possible.
Thanks. Dan.
location here:
///sometime.deranged.ecologist
Dash in the Dark 2022/23.
The legendary Dash in the Dark series returns this month. see below for details.
The Beast is Back.
Following a 2 year hiatus Race up the Beast is back.
The pub will be open serving drinks and snacks.
WED 8 Race up the Beast (*) AS 7.2km/458m 4.5miles/1500ft PM
Details: 7.15 pm £4.00 on day only.
Venue: Miners Arms, Maeshafn. 2 miles out of Mold, 1 mile off A494. Limited parking.
Age limit: Over 16
Records: Karl Steinegger 36:44 2016 Hayley Evans 46:35 2018
Dash in the Dark 3 – CANCELLED
Yet again the weather has forced us to cancel this weeks Dash in the Dark race. 67mph winds forecast and there is a huge risk of trees coming down in the forest. The centre will be closed all day Friday. This is not our decision but the centres.
We’ve not had much luck this year just when we were hoping to get back to normality. Sorry folks
Please spread the word.
Dash in the Dark 2 – 14th Jan 2022.
Short notice
Only 50 max participants!
Pre-registration only!
No spectators.
No entry on the day
Enter by emailing gaz_jag@hotmail.com with your Name, Address, Age, Sex, club, Emergency contact number.
Registration on the night will be from 6pm. You will need to pay £4, collect your number, sign the race declaration usually found on the entry form. Race start is 7pm prompt!
Usual kit will be required. Waterproof / Windproof top, Hat, Gloves, Headtorch, studded shoes advised.
Please use the cafe afterwards, hot drinks and cake being served, the centre is opening just for us and with it being a small group we’d like it to be worth their while. This will be a smaller, low key event. Masks MUST be worn inside when not seated please. Hand gel is available.
No prize giving -sorry folks.
WE ARE BACK.
FRIDAY, 5 NOVEMBER 2021 AT 19:00
Dash in the Dark race 1
Oneplanet Adventure
PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY!
100 max participants.
Enter by emailing gaz_jag@hotmail.com with your Name, Address, Age, Sex, Emergency contact number.
Registration on the night will be from 6pm. You will need to pay £4, collect your number, sign the race declaration usually found on the entry form. Race start is 7pm Prompt!
Usual kit required. Waterproof / Windproof top, Hat, Gloves, Headtorch, studded shoes advised.
The center have kindly agreed to allow us to use the venue but you will be asked to use the new and improved covered outside seating (there is a log burner but bring a coat). Hot drinks and cake being served. Masks MUST be worn inside please. Hand gel is available.
No prize giving -sorry folks. We may look to do an overall series prize giving in January if we make it that far.
Next race will be 3rd Dec and 14th Jan. Entries will be released after each race.
UPDATE 2021
“After much thought and deliberation we have sadly made the decision to cancel this year’s Race Up The Beast on 2nd June, and the Druid Race on the 7th July”.
“Whilst there are changes we could make to the format this year to make them COVID safe, our decision came down to the possible impact on the community and reputation of the club and races going forward”.
“Our races start and finish in the heart of the two villages and we’re not confident the locals would thank us for attracting 30, 60 or 90 runners”.
“We are looking towards the Dash in the Dark races which we hope will go ahead due to the venue being completely different, and depending on the situation, may alter our races for next summer”.
October 2020
We don’t need to explain that it’s been a strange year. The situation regarding our sport has been unclear, at best, over summer, and since the initial lockdown restrictions began being lifted, then new restrictions came along, the situation has not helped our race organising at all. Ultimately, as you will have guessed, there have been cancellations, delays, postponements, and all manner of complication in between.
The current situation is that we have decided to cancel all Fell races races for 2020 and also the Dash in the Dark series 2020 / 2021.
We are meeting on a Tuesday eve, occasionally on a Thursday, following the all the local and Welsh COVID-19 lockdown rules and guidance.
Fingers crossed that we can get back to some normality for 2021.
CRR.
All races are cancelled until further notice, and subject to the latest Government guidance and restrictions.
Dash in the Dark is Back
Friday 8th Nov 2019. Friday 6th Dec 2019 and Friday 17th Jan 2020
THE original and BEST night time trail race series.
Hopefully see you there.
SAT 27 Push-Up-The-Pincyn (*) BS 10km/396m 6.2miles/1300ft LK/PM
Details: 2.00 pm £5.00 on day only (entry to show and race inclusive)
Venue: Clawddnewydd, Denbighshire, LL152NA (GR SJ 085527). In conjuction with village show and the BIG bale.
Age limit: Over 16 No junior race
Records: Jez Brown 44.38 2011 Andrea Rowlands 48.58 2011
Organiser: Neil Coppack 01824 750666 07946627149 coppack_penllwyn@hotmail.com
WED 24 The Green Green Grass of Home (*) AS 8km/457m 5miles/1500ft PM
Details: 7.30 pm £4.00 on day only. Allow 15mins to get to start
Venue: Golden Lion Inn, Llangynhafal, near Denbigh (GR 129633).
Age limit: Over 16
Records: Karl Steinegger 38.39 2016 Laura Riches 47.37 2017
Organiser: Tony Benton 07788 803165 tonybenton@btinternet.com
WED 10 The Druid (*) BS 8km/366m 5miles/1200ft PM
Details: 7.30 pm £4.00 on day only
Venue: Druid Inn, Llanferres (on A494, west of Mold, GR 188605). Limited parking. Please car share.
Age limit: Over 16
Records: Adam Peers 30.41 2010 Laura Bestow 38.33 2010
Organiser: Gareth Jaggard 07810 808884 gaz_jag@hotmail.com www.clwydianrangerunners.co.uk
The Beast – Wednesday 5th June at 7.15.
** Please note – Grippy off-road shoes will be required for tonight’s race – the course is very slippy due to the recent rain. Thank You **
WED 6 Race up the Beast (*) AS 7.2km/458m 4.5miles/1500ft PM
Details: 7.15 pm £4.00 on day only
Venue: Miners Arms, Maeshafn. 2 miles out of Mold, 1 mile off A494. Limited parking.
Age limit: Over 16
Records: Karl Steinegger 36:44 2016 Hayley Evans 46:39 2016
Organiser: Dan Hurst 07713161660 clwydianrangerunners@hotmail.com
Clwydian Range Runners presents The Beast 2019
The Dash in the Dark series 2018_19.
Its back !
Put the dates in the diary and see you there. The best fun you could have for £4.
Wed 6th June 2018
Race up the Beast – 7.15 start from The Miners Arms, Maeshafan. 7.2Km / 458m £4 on the day.
**limited parking so please car share **
Sat 28th April 2018
Llanganhafal Loop – 1:00pm Golden Lion , Llangynhafal LL16 4LN 7.6Km / 4.7 Miles. £4 on day
Wed 9th May 2018
Ysgol Dinas Bran – Llangollen. 7:15pm 6.9Km / 4.3 miles. £4 on day.
DASH IN THE DARK – 2017 / 18
The dash in the dark series is back for 2017.
Friday 10th Nov 2017
Friday 1st Dec 2017
Friday 19th Jan 2018.
This year’s Clwydian Hills Fell Race (22nd Oct) will include races for U16 & U18 age categories for the first time. Both these races will be top of grade for distance and are both AS rated. The races start with the main field before turning off at CP1 & CP2 respectively for the summit of Moel Famau and returning via the normal descent route. Both routes run on good tracks and paths and will be partially marked in respect of the age categories. As for the main race the checkpoints will be marshalled by the local Mountain Rescue team.
Entry fee will be £2 – you will get a race coaster and there will be small prizes for winners. All young racers will be chaperoned from finish back to the village hall if required (free big baby sitting 😉 if you want to run the main race. Village hall is warm, dry, fully staffed with our wonderful support team with hot drinks and as much cake as you can eat. Oh yes and free WIFI….!!!! (Best value teens day out in October on the planet!)
For more details on the U16 & U18 races please see the page
http://www.clwydianfellrace.org/?page_id=439
Cilcain Mountain Race
August Bank Holiday Monday 1.00p.m.
Race Marshals: John Heppenstall, tel. 01352 742284. Registration 11.00 – 12.30 on the day, or register online atrace@cilcainshow.org.uk
The Moel Fammau Mountain Race is over a distance of approximately 4.5 miles, and the winner usually takes about half an hour to complete it. There are various prizes including outright winner, local winner, ladies winner, etc.
Entry costs £6.00. Click here for an ADULT entry form – You can return it by email.
There is also a Juniors Race with classes for ages from 6 to 15 year olds.
http://cilcainshow.org.uk/page30.html
Trail Race up the Beast – 2017 – POSTPONED !
UPDATE
Due to an electrical problem the Miners Arms pub in Maeshafan will be shut for repairs for 7 days.
As we don’t have race HQ we have decided to postpone the race by two weeks.
The new date is Wednesday 21st June, start time 7:15 pm.
Sorry for any inconvenience caused and we hope to see you on the 21st, ready to tackle the Beast.
Happy Running
Dash in the Dark Series 2016
It’s that time of year again to prepare for the Dash in the Dark series of night time, off road running races held at Llandegla Forest.
Dig your head torches out and come along to join us for what is always an enjoyable, social evening with refreshments provided by the staff of the One Planet Adventure Mountain bike centre.
Please find attached an updated poster but essentially the dates are as follows:
Friday 11th November 2016
Friday 9th December 2016
Friday 13th January 2017
6pm registration for a 7pm start, please arrive early to avoid a last minute rush. £4 on the night only and please remind yourselves of the kit required. Waterproof / Windproof top, hat, gloves and a torch, ideally a head torch with at least 2hrs good lighting. Fell / trail shoes advised, road trainers are not acceptable. Hope to see you soon, Gareth Jaggard
This Wednesday, 8th June 2016, is ‘The Beast’ trail race from Maeshafan.
The distance is 7.5Km with 430m of ascent.
Registration 5:30 onwards in the Miners Arms pub – Maeshafan. Race starts at 7 .15pm.
£4 entry on the day – with any proceeds given to Charity, not like some races that charge £23 each just to make lots of profit !!
Also thank you to John Morris who has organised this race for the past many years and for letting CRR take it over.
Excalibur Marathon, Half Marathon & 10Km race. Saturday May 21st. The Clwydian Range.
Excalibur A5 Flyer 2016 – UPDATED
Dash in the Dark 3 – THIS FRIDAY.
22nd January 2016– Dash in the Dark – Race 3. distance 6.5km
Regrettably we have had to make the decision to postpone the Dash in the Dark race this evening.
Despite the valiant efforts of the OPA staff, the car park and visitors centre should be open later today, but the access road remains untreated and has a significant covering of ice and snow this morning.
With more snow forecast later today, and the temperatures set to drop below freezing this evening, it would be irresponsible to continue with the race.
We would have liked for the race to have gone ahead but with the access roads into the forest itself being closed, vehicular rescues will not be possible, so any assistance will be a long way off if required. In other words, if we had an accident out on the trail, we could not ensure correct treatment was available.
Please keep an eye on the website for updates as we plan to hold the race on Friday 22nd January instead.
A new race for spring 2016 , to mark the opening of the new 10Km off road trail route at Coed Llandegla.
Come along and check out the course.
11th December 2015– Dash in the Dark – Race 2. distance 6.5km
1st November 2015 – Clwydian Hills.
14.4Km 915m 11:00am Cilcain Village Hall (NEWSAR)
27th November 2015– Dash in the Dark – Race 1. distance 6.5km
11th December 2015 – Dash in the Dark – Race 2. distance 6.5km
2016
15th January 2016 – Dash in the Dark – Race 3. distance 6.5km
8th June 2016 – Trail race up the Beast.
7.2Km 458m 7:15pm The Miners Arms, Maeshafan.
2015
10th June 2015 – Trail race up the Beast.
7.2Km 458m 7:15pm The Miners Arms, Maeshafan.
17th June 2015 – Hotfoot up Famau.
5.5Km 366m 7:30pm Moel Famau top car park.
15th July 2015 – The Druid.
8Km 366m 7:30pm The Druid, Llanferres.
25th July 2015 – Push up the Pincyn.
10Km 396m 2:00pm Clawddnewydd village show.
5th August 2015 – Ponderosa.
6.4Km 289m 7:00pm Ponderosa Cafe, Horseshoe pass.
31st August 2015 – Moel Famau (Cilcain Show)
7.4Km 392m 1:00pm Cilcain nr Mold.
19th September 2015 – King John’s Castle
7.4Km 265m 11:00am Raven Inn Llanarmon yn lal.
1st November 2015 – Clwydian Hills.
14.4Km 915m 11:00am Cilcain Village Hall (NEWSAR)
23rd January – Dash in the Dark – Race 3. distance 6km
1st March – Cloud Nine Challenge
A scenic and challenging off-road race from Congleton to Bosley Cloud (1125’) and back, via
the ancient Bridestones (c 2000 BC). Organised by CONGLETON HARRIERS under FRA rules.
Cloud Nine Hill Race 2015 Information Form V5 (1)
5th December – Dash in the Dark – Race 2. distance 6km
23rd January – Dash in the Dark – Race 3. distance 6km
2nd November – Clwydian Hills Race. 9 miles, 3000ft.
7th November – Dash in the Dark – Race 1. distance 6km.
5th December – Dash in the Dark – Race 2. distance 6km
23rd January – Dash in the Dark – Race 3. distance 6km
North Wales Cross Country League, 2014/15
19th October – British Fell & Hill Relays, Middleton. CRR have a team entered for this event.
25-26th October – The OMM. Cheviots – Northumberland. Several CRR members competing this year.
2nd November – Clwydian Hills Race. 9 miles, 3000ft.
7th November – Dash in the Dark – Race 1. 6km.
5th December – Dash in the Dark – Race 2. 6km
23rd January – Dash in the Dark – Race 3. 6km
North Wales Cross Country League, 2014/15
4th October – Treborth Track, Bangor.
18th October – Colwyn Bay.
29th November – Ysgol Morgan Llwyd, Wrexham.
31st January – National Sports Centre, Telford.
7th February – Marches School, Oswestry.
3rd Club Timed Run – Sunday 6th September at 09:30 – Free
The next timed run for club members will take place on Saturday 6th September at 9.30am. As before it will start at the bottom car park for Moel Famau and the route will take you to the top of Moel famau and back down to the top car park before finishing back in the bottom car park. It is 3.4 miles and the course records are 27min36 for the men and 37min41 for the ladies. We will be in the car park from around 9.15am. Any queries please let us know.
Upcoming Races
23rd August Tryfan Downhill Dash
24th August Cnicht 4.5miles 1850ft
24th August Flint Triathlon
25th August 1pm Moel Famau, Cilcain 4.6miles/1286ft
30th August Maesgwm Muddle, Llanberis 8.7miles 2789ft
British Athletics Fell & Hill Relay Championship 2014.
Sunday 19 October 2014 – Middleton Fells, East Cumbria. LA6 2LZ
10am start, 5pm presentation http://www.britishfellrelay.org.uk/
2014 North Wales XC Championships
Men’s Start 2:45pm. Ladies Start 2pm.
(Venues will be confirmed asap). Please check at http://www.northwalesxc.com/fixturesvenues.htm
4th October – Treborth Track, Bangor.
18th October – St Davids College, Llandudno.
29th November – Ysgol Morgan Llwyd, Wrexham.
31st January – National Sports Centre, Telford.
7th February – Marches School, Oswestry.
2nd Club Timed Run – Sunday 3rd August at 09:30 – Free
Club timed run. Sunday 3rd August, 09:30, at the bottom car park, Moel Famau. The route (unmarshalled) will be straight up to the top of Moel Famau and back down to the top car park and then back to the bottom car park. This will be good for people new to fell racing and also to experienced fell racers who want to compete against other club members.
Open to club members only or those wishing to join. There will be a selection of club vests to try on as well.
Thanks, Charlotte.
Arenig Fawr fell race. 3rd August 2014 at 13:00. Entry fee: £4
Race statistics: Distance 13km, climb 1000m, (8 miles, 3300ft); Category AM
The race is tough and NOT suitable for novices and requires good navigational skills. A reconnaissance is recommended. The route is flagged from the start up to the foot of the gully (1.3km) and from the gate at CP6 to the finish (0.5km). The flagged sections are compulsory. The rest of the route is unmarked and offers the possibility of route choices.
The race starts and finishes at the disused Arenig quarry, elevation 350m. The route follows an uphill quarry track for 1200m to a height of 470m. It then crosses a stone wall and climbs up a steep gully and emerges onto a grassy hillside. The gully can be avoided by skirting round the crags to the right, see figure 1 and map.
Yiannis Tridimas – race organiser
The. 0151 7272615; Mob. 07795558451
The Dash in the Dark series is back !
Friday 7th Nov 2014
Friday 5th Dec 2014
Friday 23rd Jan 2014
- NEW – Club Timed Run On Sat 5th July there will be an informal timed run for club members starting and finishing in the bottom car park for Moel Famau. The route (unmarshalled) will be straight up to the top of Moel Famau and back down to the top car park and then back to the bottom car park. This will be good for people new to fell racing and also to experienced fell racers who want to compete against other club members. This could become a regular event if popular so that people can try and beat their previous times too. It will start at 9.30am. Those wishing to join the club are welcome to come along, there will be a selection of club vests to try on as well. Free club sticker to the first 4 who hand over £5!! great! Upcoming Races 29th June Runfest Wales, Rhyl – 5k, 10k, half and full marathon 29th June Llandudno Triathlon 5th July 2pm Moel Siabod, Capel Curig 5.4miles / 2300ft 12th July Tal y Fan, Rowen, Conwy 8 miles / 2880ft 16th July 7.30pm Druid Race, Llanferres 5miles / 1200ft 19th July Snowdon Race (10m) 23rd July 7.30pm Green Green Grass of Home, Llangynhafal 4.5miles / 1500ft 26th July 2pm Push up the Pincyn, Clawddnewydd 6.2 miles / 1300ft Back by popular demand. Dash in the Dark series – 2014 Night time trail race at Coed Llandegla. Many thanks to Ben and Tim for organising the Dash in the Dark series in the past and One Planet Adventure for supporting us. From what we’ve heard, everyone enjoyed themselves over the last few years races so we have decided to continue the series. Please see here or the CRR facebook page for info – dates to be announced soon soon.
The Beast is Back.
Following a 2 year hiatus Race up the Beast is back.
The pub will be open serving drinks and snacks.
WED 8 Race up the Beast (*) AS 7.2km/458m 4.5miles/1500ft PM
Details: 7.15 pm £4.00 on day only.
Venue: Miners Arms, Maeshafn. 2 miles out of Mold, 1 mile off A494. Limited parking.
Age limit: Over 16
Records: Karl Steinegger 36:44 2016 Hayley Evans 46:35 2018
Dash in the Dark 3 – CANCELLED
Yet again the weather has forced us to cancel this weeks Dash in the Dark race. 67mph winds forecast and there is a huge risk of trees coming down in the forest. The centre will be closed all day Friday. This is not our decision but the centres.
We’ve not had much luck this year just when we were hoping to get back to normality. Sorry folks
Please spread the word.
Dash in the Dark 2 – 14th Jan 2022.
Short notice
Only 50 max participants!
Pre-registration only!
No spectators.
No entry on the day
Enter by emailing gaz_jag@hotmail.com with your Name, Address, Age, Sex, club, Emergency contact number.
Registration on the night will be from 6pm. You will need to pay £4, collect your number, sign the race declaration usually found on the entry form. Race start is 7pm prompt!
Usual kit will be required. Waterproof / Windproof top, Hat, Gloves, Headtorch, studded shoes advised.
Please use the cafe afterwards, hot drinks and cake being served, the centre is opening just for us and with it being a small group we’d like it to be worth their while. This will be a smaller, low key event. Masks MUST be worn inside when not seated please. Hand gel is available.
No prize giving -sorry folks.
WE ARE BACK.
FRIDAY, 5 NOVEMBER 2021 AT 19:00
Dash in the Dark race 1
Oneplanet Adventure
PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY!
100 max participants.
Enter by emailing gaz_jag@hotmail.com with your Name, Address, Age, Sex, Emergency contact number.
Registration on the night will be from 6pm. You will need to pay £4, collect your number, sign the race declaration usually found on the entry form. Race start is 7pm Prompt!
Usual kit required. Waterproof / Windproof top, Hat, Gloves, Headtorch, studded shoes advised.
The center have kindly agreed to allow us to use the venue but you will be asked to use the new and improved covered outside seating (there is a log burner but bring a coat). Hot drinks and cake being served. Masks MUST be worn inside please. Hand gel is available.
No prize giving -sorry folks. We may look to do an overall series prize giving in January if we make it that far.
Next race will be 3rd Dec and 14th Jan. Entries will be released after each race.
UPDATE 2021
“After much thought and deliberation we have sadly made the decision to cancel this year’s Race Up The Beast on 2nd June, and the Druid Race on the 7th July”.
“Whilst there are changes we could make to the format this year to make them COVID safe, our decision came down to the possible impact on the community and reputation of the club and races going forward”.
“Our races start and finish in the heart of the two villages and we’re not confident the locals would thank us for attracting 30, 60 or 90 runners”.
“We are looking towards the Dash in the Dark races which we hope will go ahead due to the venue being completely different, and depending on the situation, may alter our races for next summer”.
October 2020
We don’t need to explain that it’s been a strange year. The situation regarding our sport has been unclear, at best, over summer, and since the initial lockdown restrictions began being lifted, then new restrictions came along, the situation has not helped our race organising at all. Ultimately, as you will have guessed, there have been cancellations, delays, postponements, and all manner of complication in between.
The current situation is that we have decided to cancel all Fell races races for 2020 and also the Dash in the Dark series 2020 / 2021.
We are meeting on a Tuesday eve, occasionally on a Thursday, following the all the local and Welsh COVID-19 lockdown rules and guidance.
Fingers crossed that we can get back to some normality for 2021.
CRR.
All races are cancelled until further notice, and subject to the latest Government guidance and restrictions.
Dash in the Dark is Back
Friday 8th Nov 2019. Friday 6th Dec 2019 and Friday 17th Jan 2020
THE original and BEST night time trail race series.
Hopefully see you there.
SAT 27 Push-Up-The-Pincyn (*) BS 10km/396m 6.2miles/1300ft LK/PM
Details: 2.00 pm £5.00 on day only (entry to show and race inclusive)
Venue: Clawddnewydd, Denbighshire, LL152NA (GR SJ 085527). In conjuction with village show and the BIG bale.
Age limit: Over 16 No junior race
Records: Jez Brown 44.38 2011 Andrea Rowlands 48.58 2011
Organiser: Neil Coppack 01824 750666 07946627149 coppack_penllwyn@hotmail.com
WED 24 The Green Green Grass of Home (*) AS 8km/457m 5miles/1500ft PM
Details: 7.30 pm £4.00 on day only. Allow 15mins to get to start
Venue: Golden Lion Inn, Llangynhafal, near Denbigh (GR 129633).
Age limit: Over 16
Records: Karl Steinegger 38.39 2016 Laura Riches 47.37 2017
Organiser: Tony Benton 07788 803165 tonybenton@btinternet.com
WED 10 The Druid (*) BS 8km/366m 5miles/1200ft PM
Details: 7.30 pm £4.00 on day only
Venue: Druid Inn, Llanferres (on A494, west of Mold, GR 188605). Limited parking. Please car share.
Age limit: Over 16
Records: Adam Peers 30.41 2010 Laura Bestow 38.33 2010
Organiser: Gareth Jaggard 07810 808884 gaz_jag@hotmail.com www.clwydianrangerunners.co.uk
The Beast – Wednesday 5th June at 7.15.
** Please note – Grippy off-road shoes will be required for tonight’s race – the course is very slippy due to the recent rain. Thank You **
WED 6 Race up the Beast (*) AS 7.2km/458m 4.5miles/1500ft PM
Details: 7.15 pm £4.00 on day only
Venue: Miners Arms, Maeshafn. 2 miles out of Mold, 1 mile off A494. Limited parking.
Age limit: Over 16
Records: Karl Steinegger 36:44 2016 Hayley Evans 46:39 2016
Organiser: Dan Hurst 07713161660 clwydianrangerunners@hotmail.com
Clwydian Range Runners presents The Beast 2019
The Dash in the Dark series 2018_19.
Its back !
Put the dates in the diary and see you there. The best fun you could have for £4.
Wed 6th June 2018
Race up the Beast – 7.15 start from The Miners Arms, Maeshafan. 7.2Km / 458m £4 on the day.
**limited parking so please car share **
Sat 28th April 2018
Llanganhafal Loop – 1:00pm Golden Lion , Llangynhafal LL16 4LN 7.6Km / 4.7 Miles. £4 on day
Wed 9th May 2018
Ysgol Dinas Bran – Llangollen. 7:15pm 6.9Km / 4.3 miles. £4 on day.
DASH IN THE DARK – 2017 / 18
The dash in the dark series is back for 2017.
Friday 10th Nov 2017
Friday 1st Dec 2017
Friday 19th Jan 2018.
This year’s Clwydian Hills Fell Race (22nd Oct) will include races for U16 & U18 age categories for the first time. Both these races will be top of grade for distance and are both AS rated. The races start with the main field before turning off at CP1 & CP2 respectively for the summit of Moel Famau and returning via the normal descent route. Both routes run on good tracks and paths and will be partially marked in respect of the age categories. As for the main race the checkpoints will be marshalled by the local Mountain Rescue team.
Entry fee will be £2 – you will get a race coaster and there will be small prizes for winners. All young racers will be chaperoned from finish back to the village hall if required (free big baby sitting 😉 if you want to run the main race. Village hall is warm, dry, fully staffed with our wonderful support team with hot drinks and as much cake as you can eat. Oh yes and free WIFI….!!!! (Best value teens day out in October on the planet!)
For more details on the U16 & U18 races please see the page
http://www.clwydianfellrace.org/?page_id=439
Cilcain Mountain Race
August Bank Holiday Monday 1.00p.m.
Race Marshals: John Heppenstall, tel. 01352 742284. Registration 11.00 – 12.30 on the day, or register online atrace@cilcainshow.org.uk
The Moel Fammau Mountain Race is over a distance of approximately 4.5 miles, and the winner usually takes about half an hour to complete it. There are various prizes including outright winner, local winner, ladies winner, etc.
Entry costs £6.00. Click here for an ADULT entry form – You can return it by email.
There is also a Juniors Race with classes for ages from 6 to 15 year olds.
http://cilcainshow.org.uk/page30.html
Trail Race up the Beast – 2017 – POSTPONED !
UPDATE
Due to an electrical problem the Miners Arms pub in Maeshafan will be shut for repairs for 7 days.
As we don’t have race HQ we have decided to postpone the race by two weeks.
The new date is Wednesday 21st June, start time 7:15 pm.
Sorry for any inconvenience caused and we hope to see you on the 21st, ready to tackle the Beast.
Happy Running
Dash in the Dark Series 2016
It’s that time of year again to prepare for the Dash in the Dark series of night time, off road running races held at Llandegla Forest.
Dig your head torches out and come along to join us for what is always an enjoyable, social evening with refreshments provided by the staff of the One Planet Adventure Mountain bike centre.
Please find attached an updated poster but essentially the dates are as follows:
Friday 11th November 2016
Friday 9th December 2016
Friday 13th January 2017
6pm registration for a 7pm start, please arrive early to avoid a last minute rush. £4 on the night only and please remind yourselves of the kit required. Waterproof / Windproof top, hat, gloves and a torch, ideally a head torch with at least 2hrs good lighting. Fell / trail shoes advised, road trainers are not acceptable. Hope to see you soon, Gareth Jaggard
This Wednesday, 8th June 2016, is ‘The Beast’ trail race from Maeshafan.
The distance is 7.5Km with 430m of ascent.
Registration 5:30 onwards in the Miners Arms pub – Maeshafan. Race starts at 7 .15pm.
£4 entry on the day – with any proceeds given to Charity, not like some races that charge £23 each just to make lots of profit !!
Also thank you to John Morris who has organised this race for the past many years and for letting CRR take it over.
Excalibur Marathon, Half Marathon & 10Km race. Saturday May 21st. The Clwydian Range.
Excalibur A5 Flyer 2016 – UPDATED
Dash in the Dark 3 – THIS FRIDAY.
22nd January 2016– Dash in the Dark – Race 3. distance 6.5km
Regrettably we have had to make the decision to postpone the Dash in the Dark race this evening.
Despite the valiant efforts of the OPA staff, the car park and visitors centre should be open later today, but the access road remains untreated and has a significant covering of ice and snow this morning.
With more snow forecast later today, and the temperatures set to drop below freezing this evening, it would be irresponsible to continue with the race.
We would have liked for the race to have gone ahead but with the access roads into the forest itself being closed, vehicular rescues will not be possible, so any assistance will be a long way off if required. In other words, if we had an accident out on the trail, we could not ensure correct treatment was available.
Please keep an eye on the website for updates as we plan to hold the race on Friday 22nd January instead.
A new race for spring 2016 , to mark the opening of the new 10Km off road trail route at Coed Llandegla.
Come along and check out the course.
11th December 2015– Dash in the Dark – Race 2. distance 6.5km
1st November 2015 – Clwydian Hills.
14.4Km 915m 11:00am Cilcain Village Hall (NEWSAR)
27th November 2015– Dash in the Dark – Race 1. distance 6.5km
11th December 2015 – Dash in the Dark – Race 2. distance 6.5km
2016
15th January 2016 – Dash in the Dark – Race 3. distance 6.5km
8th June 2016 – Trail race up the Beast.
7.2Km 458m 7:15pm The Miners Arms, Maeshafan.
2015
10th June 2015 – Trail race up the Beast.
7.2Km 458m 7:15pm The Miners Arms, Maeshafan.
17th June 2015 – Hotfoot up Famau.
5.5Km 366m 7:30pm Moel Famau top car park.
15th July 2015 – The Druid.
8Km 366m 7:30pm The Druid, Llanferres.
25th July 2015 – Push up the Pincyn.
10Km 396m 2:00pm Clawddnewydd village show.
5th August 2015 – Ponderosa.
6.4Km 289m 7:00pm Ponderosa Cafe, Horseshoe pass.
31st August 2015 – Moel Famau (Cilcain Show)
7.4Km 392m 1:00pm Cilcain nr Mold.
19th September 2015 – King John’s Castle
7.4Km 265m 11:00am Raven Inn Llanarmon yn lal.
1st November 2015 – Clwydian Hills.
14.4Km 915m 11:00am Cilcain Village Hall (NEWSAR)
23rd January – Dash in the Dark – Race 3. distance 6km
1st March – Cloud Nine Challenge
A scenic and challenging off-road race from Congleton to Bosley Cloud (1125’) and back, via
the ancient Bridestones (c 2000 BC). Organised by CONGLETON HARRIERS under FRA rules.
Cloud Nine Hill Race 2015 Information Form V5 (1)
5th December – Dash in the Dark – Race 2. distance 6km
23rd January – Dash in the Dark – Race 3. distance 6km
2nd November – Clwydian Hills Race. 9 miles, 3000ft.
7th November – Dash in the Dark – Race 1. distance 6km.
5th December – Dash in the Dark – Race 2. distance 6km
23rd January – Dash in the Dark – Race 3. distance 6km
North Wales Cross Country League, 2014/15
19th October – British Fell & Hill Relays, Middleton. CRR have a team entered for this event.
25-26th October – The OMM. Cheviots – Northumberland. Several CRR members competing this year.
2nd November – Clwydian Hills Race. 9 miles, 3000ft.
7th November – Dash in the Dark – Race 1. 6km.
5th December – Dash in the Dark – Race 2. 6km
23rd January – Dash in the Dark – Race 3. 6km
North Wales Cross Country League, 2014/15
4th October – Treborth Track, Bangor.
18th October – Colwyn Bay.
29th November – Ysgol Morgan Llwyd, Wrexham.
31st January – National Sports Centre, Telford.
7th February – Marches School, Oswestry.
3rd Club Timed Run – Sunday 6th September at 09:30 – Free
The next timed run for club members will take place on Saturday 6th September at 9.30am. As before it will start at the bottom car park for Moel Famau and the route will take you to the top of Moel famau and back down to the top car park before finishing back in the bottom car park. It is 3.4 miles and the course records are 27min36 for the men and 37min41 for the ladies. We will be in the car park from around 9.15am. Any queries please let us know.
Upcoming Races
23rd August Tryfan Downhill Dash
24th August Cnicht 4.5miles 1850ft
24th August Flint Triathlon
25th August 1pm Moel Famau, Cilcain 4.6miles/1286ft
30th August Maesgwm Muddle, Llanberis 8.7miles 2789ft
British Athletics Fell & Hill Relay Championship 2014.
Sunday 19 October 2014 – Middleton Fells, East Cumbria. LA6 2LZ
10am start, 5pm presentation http://www.britishfellrelay.org.uk/
2014 North Wales XC Championships
Men’s Start 2:45pm. Ladies Start 2pm.
(Venues will be confirmed asap). Please check at http://www.northwalesxc.com/fixturesvenues.htm
4th October – Treborth Track, Bangor.
18th October – St Davids College, Llandudno.
29th November – Ysgol Morgan Llwyd, Wrexham.
31st January – National Sports Centre, Telford.
7th February – Marches School, Oswestry.
2nd Club Timed Run – Sunday 3rd August at 09:30 – Free
Club timed run. Sunday 3rd August, 09:30, at the bottom car park, Moel Famau. The route (unmarshalled) will be straight up to the top of Moel Famau and back down to the top car park and then back to the bottom car park. This will be good for people new to fell racing and also to experienced fell racers who want to compete against other club members.
Open to club members only or those wishing to join. There will be a selection of club vests to try on as well.
Thanks, Charlotte.
Arenig Fawr fell race. 3rd August 2014 at 13:00. Entry fee: £4
Race statistics: Distance 13km, climb 1000m, (8 miles, 3300ft); Category AM
The race is tough and NOT suitable for novices and requires good navigational skills. A reconnaissance is recommended. The route is flagged from the start up to the foot of the gully (1.3km) and from the gate at CP6 to the finish (0.5km). The flagged sections are compulsory. The rest of the route is unmarked and offers the possibility of route choices.
The race starts and finishes at the disused Arenig quarry, elevation 350m. The route follows an uphill quarry track for 1200m to a height of 470m. It then crosses a stone wall and climbs up a steep gully and emerges onto a grassy hillside. The gully can be avoided by skirting round the crags to the right, see figure 1 and map.
Yiannis Tridimas – race organiser
The. 0151 7272615; Mob. 07795558451
The Dash in the Dark series is back !
Friday 7th Nov 2014
Friday 5th Dec 2014
Friday 23rd Jan 2014
- NEW – Club Timed Run On Sat 5th July there will be an informal timed run for club members starting and finishing in the bottom car park for Moel Famau. The route (unmarshalled) will be straight up to the top of Moel Famau and back down to the top car park and then back to the bottom car park. This will be good for people new to fell racing and also to experienced fell racers who want to compete against other club members. This could become a regular event if popular so that people can try and beat their previous times too. It will start at 9.30am. Those wishing to join the club are welcome to come along, there will be a selection of club vests to try on as well. Free club sticker to the first 4 who hand over £5!! great! Upcoming Races 29th June Runfest Wales, Rhyl – 5k, 10k, half and full marathon 29th June Llandudno Triathlon 5th July 2pm Moel Siabod, Capel Curig 5.4miles / 2300ft 12th July Tal y Fan, Rowen, Conwy 8 miles / 2880ft 16th July 7.30pm Druid Race, Llanferres 5miles / 1200ft 19th July Snowdon Race (10m) 23rd July 7.30pm Green Green Grass of Home, Llangynhafal 4.5miles / 1500ft 26th July 2pm Push up the Pincyn, Clawddnewydd 6.2 miles / 1300ft Back by popular demand. Dash in the Dark series – 2014 Night time trail race at Coed Llandegla. Many thanks to Ben and Tim for organising the Dash in the Dark series in the past and One Planet Adventure for supporting us. From what we’ve heard, everyone enjoyed themselves over the last few years races so we have decided to continue the series. Please see here or the CRR facebook page for info – dates to be announced soon soon.
The Beast is Back.
Following a 2 year hiatus Race up the Beast is back.
The pub will be open serving drinks and snacks.
WED 8 Race up the Beast (*) AS 7.2km/458m 4.5miles/1500ft PM
Details: 7.15 pm £4.00 on day only.
Venue: Miners Arms, Maeshafn. 2 miles out of Mold, 1 mile off A494. Limited parking.
Age limit: Over 16
Records: Karl Steinegger 36:44 2016 Hayley Evans 46:35 2018
Dash in the Dark 3 – CANCELLED
Yet again the weather has forced us to cancel this weeks Dash in the Dark race. 67mph winds forecast and there is a huge risk of trees coming down in the forest. The centre will be closed all day Friday. This is not our decision but the centres.
We’ve not had much luck this year just when we were hoping to get back to normality. Sorry folks
Please spread the word.
Dash in the Dark 2 – 14th Jan 2022.
Short notice
Only 50 max participants!
Pre-registration only!
No spectators.
No entry on the day
Enter by emailing gaz_jag@hotmail.com with your Name, Address, Age, Sex, club, Emergency contact number.
Registration on the night will be from 6pm. You will need to pay £4, collect your number, sign the race declaration usually found on the entry form. Race start is 7pm prompt!
Usual kit will be required. Waterproof / Windproof top, Hat, Gloves, Headtorch, studded shoes advised.
Please use the cafe afterwards, hot drinks and cake being served, the centre is opening just for us and with it being a small group we’d like it to be worth their while. This will be a smaller, low key event. Masks MUST be worn inside when not seated please. Hand gel is available.
No prize giving -sorry folks.
WE ARE BACK.
FRIDAY, 5 NOVEMBER 2021 AT 19:00
Dash in the Dark race 1
Oneplanet Adventure
PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY!
100 max participants.
Enter by emailing gaz_jag@hotmail.com with your Name, Address, Age, Sex, Emergency contact number.
Registration on the night will be from 6pm. You will need to pay £4, collect your number, sign the race declaration usually found on the entry form. Race start is 7pm Prompt!
Usual kit required. Waterproof / Windproof top, Hat, Gloves, Headtorch, studded shoes advised.
The center have kindly agreed to allow us to use the venue but you will be asked to use the new and improved covered outside seating (there is a log burner but bring a coat). Hot drinks and cake being served. Masks MUST be worn inside please. Hand gel is available.
No prize giving -sorry folks. We may look to do an overall series prize giving in January if we make it that far.
Next race will be 3rd Dec and 14th Jan. Entries will be released after each race.
UPDATE 2021
“After much thought and deliberation we have sadly made the decision to cancel this year’s Race Up The Beast on 2nd June, and the Druid Race on the 7th July”.
“Whilst there are changes we could make to the format this year to make them COVID safe, our decision came down to the possible impact on the community and reputation of the club and races going forward”.
“Our races start and finish in the heart of the two villages and we’re not confident the locals would thank us for attracting 30, 60 or 90 runners”.
“We are looking towards the Dash in the Dark races which we hope will go ahead due to the venue being completely different, and depending on the situation, may alter our races for next summer”.
October 2020
We don’t need to explain that it’s been a strange year. The situation regarding our sport has been unclear, at best, over summer, and since the initial lockdown restrictions began being lifted, then new restrictions came along, the situation has not helped our race organising at all. Ultimately, as you will have guessed, there have been cancellations, delays, postponements, and all manner of complication in between.
The current situation is that we have decided to cancel all Fell races races for 2020 and also the Dash in the Dark series 2020 / 2021.
We are meeting on a Tuesday eve, occasionally on a Thursday, following the all the local and Welsh COVID-19 lockdown rules and guidance.
Fingers crossed that we can get back to some normality for 2021.
CRR.
All races are cancelled until further notice, and subject to the latest Government guidance and restrictions.
Dash in the Dark is Back
Friday 8th Nov 2019. Friday 6th Dec 2019 and Friday 17th Jan 2020
THE original and BEST night time trail race series.
Hopefully see you there.
SAT 27 Push-Up-The-Pincyn (*) BS 10km/396m 6.2miles/1300ft LK/PM
Details: 2.00 pm £5.00 on day only (entry to show and race inclusive)
Venue: Clawddnewydd, Denbighshire, LL152NA (GR SJ 085527). In conjuction with village show and the BIG bale.
Age limit: Over 16 No junior race
Records: Jez Brown 44.38 2011 Andrea Rowlands 48.58 2011
Organiser: Neil Coppack 01824 750666 07946627149 coppack_penllwyn@hotmail.com
WED 24 The Green Green Grass of Home (*) AS 8km/457m 5miles/1500ft PM
Details: 7.30 pm £4.00 on day only. Allow 15mins to get to start
Venue: Golden Lion Inn, Llangynhafal, near Denbigh (GR 129633).
Age limit: Over 16
Records: Karl Steinegger 38.39 2016 Laura Riches 47.37 2017
Organiser: Tony Benton 07788 803165 tonybenton@btinternet.com
WED 10 The Druid (*) BS 8km/366m 5miles/1200ft PM
Details: 7.30 pm £4.00 on day only
Venue: Druid Inn, Llanferres (on A494, west of Mold, GR 188605). Limited parking. Please car share.
Age limit: Over 16
Records: Adam Peers 30.41 2010 Laura Bestow 38.33 2010
Organiser: Gareth Jaggard 07810 808884 gaz_jag@hotmail.com www.clwydianrangerunners.co.uk
The Beast – Wednesday 5th June at 7.15.
** Please note – Grippy off-road shoes will be required for tonight’s race – the course is very slippy due to the recent rain. Thank You **
WED 6 Race up the Beast (*) AS 7.2km/458m 4.5miles/1500ft PM
Details: 7.15 pm £4.00 on day only
Venue: Miners Arms, Maeshafn. 2 miles out of Mold, 1 mile off A494. Limited parking.
Age limit: Over 16
Records: Karl Steinegger 36:44 2016 Hayley Evans 46:39 2016
Organiser: Dan Hurst 07713161660 clwydianrangerunners@hotmail.com
Clwydian Range Runners presents The Beast 2019
The Dash in the Dark series 2018_19.
Its back !
Put the dates in the diary and see you there. The best fun you could have for £4.
Wed 6th June 2018
Race up the Beast – 7.15 start from The Miners Arms, Maeshafan. 7.2Km / 458m £4 on the day.
**limited parking so please car share **
Sat 28th April 2018
Llanganhafal Loop – 1:00pm Golden Lion , Llangynhafal LL16 4LN 7.6Km / 4.7 Miles. £4 on day
Wed 9th May 2018
Ysgol Dinas Bran – Llangollen. 7:15pm 6.9Km / 4.3 miles. £4 on day.
DASH IN THE DARK – 2017 / 18
The dash in the dark series is back for 2017.
Friday 10th Nov 2017
Friday 1st Dec 2017
Friday 19th Jan 2018.
This year’s Clwydian Hills Fell Race (22nd Oct) will include races for U16 & U18 age categories for the first time. Both these races will be top of grade for distance and are both AS rated. The races start with the main field before turning off at CP1 & CP2 respectively for the summit of Moel Famau and returning via the normal descent route. Both routes run on good tracks and paths and will be partially marked in respect of the age categories. As for the main race the checkpoints will be marshalled by the local Mountain Rescue team.
Entry fee will be £2 – you will get a race coaster and there will be small prizes for winners. All young racers will be chaperoned from finish back to the village hall if required (free big baby sitting 😉 if you want to run the main race. Village hall is warm, dry, fully staffed with our wonderful support team with hot drinks and as much cake as you can eat. Oh yes and free WIFI….!!!! (Best value teens day out in October on the planet!)
For more details on the U16 & U18 races please see the page
http://www.clwydianfellrace.org/?page_id=439
Cilcain Mountain Race
August Bank Holiday Monday 1.00p.m.
Race Marshals: John Heppenstall, tel. 01352 742284. Registration 11.00 – 12.30 on the day, or register online atrace@cilcainshow.org.uk
The Moel Fammau Mountain Race is over a distance of approximately 4.5 miles, and the winner usually takes about half an hour to complete it. There are various prizes including outright winner, local winner, ladies winner, etc.
Entry costs £6.00. Click here for an ADULT entry form – You can return it by email.
There is also a Juniors Race with classes for ages from 6 to 15 year olds.
http://cilcainshow.org.uk/page30.html
Trail Race up the Beast – 2017 – POSTPONED !
UPDATE
Due to an electrical problem the Miners Arms pub in Maeshafan will be shut for repairs for 7 days.
As we don’t have race HQ we have decided to postpone the race by two weeks.
The new date is Wednesday 21st June, start time 7:15 pm.
Sorry for any inconvenience caused and we hope to see you on the 21st, ready to tackle the Beast.
Happy Running
Dash in the Dark Series 2016
It’s that time of year again to prepare for the Dash in the Dark series of night time, off road running races held at Llandegla Forest.
Dig your head torches out and come along to join us for what is always an enjoyable, social evening with refreshments provided by the staff of the One Planet Adventure Mountain bike centre.
Please find attached an updated poster but essentially the dates are as follows:
Friday 11th November 2016
Friday 9th December 2016
Friday 13th January 2017
6pm registration for a 7pm start, please arrive early to avoid a last minute rush. £4 on the night only and please remind yourselves of the kit required. Waterproof / Windproof top, hat, gloves and a torch, ideally a head torch with at least 2hrs good lighting. Fell / trail shoes advised, road trainers are not acceptable. Hope to see you soon, Gareth Jaggard
This Wednesday, 8th June 2016, is ‘The Beast’ trail race from Maeshafan.
The distance is 7.5Km with 430m of ascent.
Registration 5:30 onwards in the Miners Arms pub – Maeshafan. Race starts at 7 .15pm.
£4 entry on the day – with any proceeds given to Charity, not like some races that charge £23 each just to make lots of profit !!
Also thank you to John Morris who has organised this race for the past many years and for letting CRR take it over.
Excalibur Marathon, Half Marathon & 10Km race. Saturday May 21st. The Clwydian Range.
Excalibur A5 Flyer 2016 – UPDATED
Dash in the Dark 3 – THIS FRIDAY.
22nd January 2016– Dash in the Dark – Race 3. distance 6.5km
Regrettably we have had to make the decision to postpone the Dash in the Dark race this evening.
Despite the valiant efforts of the OPA staff, the car park and visitors centre should be open later today, but the access road remains untreated and has a significant covering of ice and snow this morning.
With more snow forecast later today, and the temperatures set to drop below freezing this evening, it would be irresponsible to continue with the race.
We would have liked for the race to have gone ahead but with the access roads into the forest itself being closed, vehicular rescues will not be possible, so any assistance will be a long way off if required. In other words, if we had an accident out on the trail, we could not ensure correct treatment was available.
Please keep an eye on the website for updates as we plan to hold the race on Friday 22nd January instead.
A new race for spring 2016 , to mark the opening of the new 10Km off road trail route at Coed Llandegla.
Come along and check out the course.
11th December 2015– Dash in the Dark – Race 2. distance 6.5km
1st November 2015 – Clwydian Hills.
14.4Km 915m 11:00am Cilcain Village Hall (NEWSAR)
27th November 2015– Dash in the Dark – Race 1. distance 6.5km
11th December 2015 – Dash in the Dark – Race 2. distance 6.5km
2016
15th January 2016 – Dash in the Dark – Race 3. distance 6.5km
8th June 2016 – Trail race up the Beast.
7.2Km 458m 7:15pm The Miners Arms, Maeshafan.
2015
10th June 2015 – Trail race up the Beast.
7.2Km 458m 7:15pm The Miners Arms, Maeshafan.
17th June 2015 – Hotfoot up Famau.
5.5Km 366m 7:30pm Moel Famau top car park.
15th July 2015 – The Druid.
8Km 366m 7:30pm The Druid, Llanferres.
25th July 2015 – Push up the Pincyn.
10Km 396m 2:00pm Clawddnewydd village show.
5th August 2015 – Ponderosa.
6.4Km 289m 7:00pm Ponderosa Cafe, Horseshoe pass.
31st August 2015 – Moel Famau (Cilcain Show)
7.4Km 392m 1:00pm Cilcain nr Mold.
19th September 2015 – King John’s Castle
7.4Km 265m 11:00am Raven Inn Llanarmon yn lal.
1st November 2015 – Clwydian Hills.
14.4Km 915m 11:00am Cilcain Village Hall (NEWSAR)
23rd January – Dash in the Dark – Race 3. distance 6km
1st March – Cloud Nine Challenge
A scenic and challenging off-road race from Congleton to Bosley Cloud (1125’) and back, via
the ancient Bridestones (c 2000 BC). Organised by CONGLETON HARRIERS under FRA rules.
Cloud Nine Hill Race 2015 Information Form V5 (1)
5th December – Dash in the Dark – Race 2. distance 6km
23rd January – Dash in the Dark – Race 3. distance 6km
2nd November – Clwydian Hills Race. 9 miles, 3000ft.
7th November – Dash in the Dark – Race 1. distance 6km.
5th December – Dash in the Dark – Race 2. distance 6km
23rd January – Dash in the Dark – Race 3. distance 6km
North Wales Cross Country League, 2014/15
19th October – British Fell & Hill Relays, Middleton. CRR have a team entered for this event.
25-26th October – The OMM. Cheviots – Northumberland. Several CRR members competing this year.
2nd November – Clwydian Hills Race. 9 miles, 3000ft.
7th November – Dash in the Dark – Race 1. 6km.
5th December – Dash in the Dark – Race 2. 6km
23rd January – Dash in the Dark – Race 3. 6km
North Wales Cross Country League, 2014/15
4th October – Treborth Track, Bangor.
18th October – Colwyn Bay.
29th November – Ysgol Morgan Llwyd, Wrexham.
31st January – National Sports Centre, Telford.
7th February – Marches School, Oswestry.
3rd Club Timed Run – Sunday 6th September at 09:30 – Free
The next timed run for club members will take place on Saturday 6th September at 9.30am. As before it will start at the bottom car park for Moel Famau and the route will take you to the top of Moel famau and back down to the top car park before finishing back in the bottom car park. It is 3.4 miles and the course records are 27min36 for the men and 37min41 for the ladies. We will be in the car park from around 9.15am. Any queries please let us know.
Upcoming Races
23rd August Tryfan Downhill Dash
24th August Cnicht 4.5miles 1850ft
24th August Flint Triathlon
25th August 1pm Moel Famau, Cilcain 4.6miles/1286ft
30th August Maesgwm Muddle, Llanberis 8.7miles 2789ft
British Athletics Fell & Hill Relay Championship 2014.
Sunday 19 October 2014 – Middleton Fells, East Cumbria. LA6 2LZ
10am start, 5pm presentation http://www.britishfellrelay.org.uk/
2014 North Wales XC Championships
Men’s Start 2:45pm. Ladies Start 2pm.
(Venues will be confirmed asap). Please check at http://www.northwalesxc.com/fixturesvenues.htm
4th October – Treborth Track, Bangor.
18th October – St Davids College, Llandudno.
29th November – Ysgol Morgan Llwyd, Wrexham.
31st January – National Sports Centre, Telford.
7th February – Marches School, Oswestry.
2nd Club Timed Run – Sunday 3rd August at 09:30 – Free
Club timed run. Sunday 3rd August, 09:30, at the bottom car park, Moel Famau. The route (unmarshalled) will be straight up to the top of Moel Famau and back down to the top car park and then back to the bottom car park. This will be good for people new to fell racing and also to experienced fell racers who want to compete against other club members.
Open to club members only or those wishing to join. There will be a selection of club vests to try on as well.
Thanks, Charlotte.
Arenig Fawr fell race. 3rd August 2014 at 13:00. Entry fee: £4
Race statistics: Distance 13km, climb 1000m, (8 miles, 3300ft); Category AM
The race is tough and NOT suitable for novices and requires good navigational skills. A reconnaissance is recommended. The route is flagged from the start up to the foot of the gully (1.3km) and from the gate at CP6 to the finish (0.5km). The flagged sections are compulsory. The rest of the route is unmarked and offers the possibility of route choices.
The race starts and finishes at the disused Arenig quarry, elevation 350m. The route follows an uphill quarry track for 1200m to a height of 470m. It then crosses a stone wall and climbs up a steep gully and emerges onto a grassy hillside. The gully can be avoided by skirting round the crags to the right, see figure 1 and map.
Yiannis Tridimas – race organiser
The. 0151 7272615; Mob. 07795558451
The Dash in the Dark series is back !
Friday 7th Nov 2014
Friday 5th Dec 2014
Friday 23rd Jan 2014
- NEW – Club Timed Run On Sat 5th July there will be an informal timed run for club members starting and finishing in the bottom car park for Moel Famau. The route (unmarshalled) will be straight up to the top of Moel Famau and back down to the top car park and then back to the bottom car park. This will be good for people new to fell racing and also to experienced fell racers who want to compete against other club members. This could become a regular event if popular so that people can try and beat their previous times too. It will start at 9.30am. Those wishing to join the club are welcome to come along, there will be a selection of club vests to try on as well. Free club sticker to the first 4 who hand over £5!! great! Upcoming Races 29th June Runfest Wales, Rhyl – 5k, 10k, half and full marathon 29th June Llandudno Triathlon 5th July 2pm Moel Siabod, Capel Curig 5.4miles / 2300ft 12th July Tal y Fan, Rowen, Conwy 8 miles / 2880ft 16th July 7.30pm Druid Race, Llanferres 5miles / 1200ft 19th July Snowdon Race (10m) 23rd July 7.30pm Green Green Grass of Home, Llangynhafal 4.5miles / 1500ft 26th July 2pm Push up the Pincyn, Clawddnewydd 6.2 miles / 1300ft Back by popular demand. Dash in the Dark series – 2014 Night time trail race at Coed Llandegla. Many thanks to Ben and Tim for organising the Dash in the Dark series in the past and One Planet Adventure for supporting us. From what we’ve heard, everyone enjoyed themselves over the last few years races so we have decided to continue the series. Please see here or the CRR facebook page for info – dates to be announced soon soon.
The Beast is Back.
Following a 2 year hiatus Race up the Beast is back.
The pub will be open serving drinks and snacks.
WED 8 Race up the Beast (*) AS 7.2km/458m 4.5miles/1500ft PM
Details: 7.15 pm £4.00 on day only.
Venue: Miners Arms, Maeshafn. 2 miles out of Mold, 1 mile off A494. Limited parking.
Age limit: Over 16
Records: Karl Steinegger 36:44 2016 Hayley Evans 46:35 2018
Dash in the Dark 3 – CANCELLED
Yet again the weather has forced us to cancel this weeks Dash in the Dark race. 67mph winds forecast and there is a huge risk of trees coming down in the forest. The centre will be closed all day Friday. This is not our decision but the centres.
We’ve not had much luck this year just when we were hoping to get back to normality. Sorry folks
Please spread the word.
Dash in the Dark 2 – 14th Jan 2022.
Short notice
Only 50 max participants!
Pre-registration only!
No spectators.
No entry on the day
Enter by emailing gaz_jag@hotmail.com with your Name, Address, Age, Sex, club, Emergency contact number.
Registration on the night will be from 6pm. You will need to pay £4, collect your number, sign the race declaration usually found on the entry form. Race start is 7pm prompt!
Usual kit will be required. Waterproof / Windproof top, Hat, Gloves, Headtorch, studded shoes advised.
Please use the cafe afterwards, hot drinks and cake being served, the centre is opening just for us and with it being a small group we’d like it to be worth their while. This will be a smaller, low key event. Masks MUST be worn inside when not seated please. Hand gel is available.
No prize giving -sorry folks.
WE ARE BACK.
FRIDAY, 5 NOVEMBER 2021 AT 19:00
Dash in the Dark race 1
Oneplanet Adventure
PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY!
100 max participants.
Enter by emailing gaz_jag@hotmail.com with your Name, Address, Age, Sex, Emergency contact number.
Registration on the night will be from 6pm. You will need to pay £4, collect your number, sign the race declaration usually found on the entry form. Race start is 7pm Prompt!
Usual kit required. Waterproof / Windproof top, Hat, Gloves, Headtorch, studded shoes advised.
The center have kindly agreed to allow us to use the venue but you will be asked to use the new and improved covered outside seating (there is a log burner but bring a coat). Hot drinks and cake being served. Masks MUST be worn inside please. Hand gel is available.
No prize giving -sorry folks. We may look to do an overall series prize giving in January if we make it that far.
Next race will be 3rd Dec and 14th Jan. Entries will be released after each race.
UPDATE 2021
“After much thought and deliberation we have sadly made the decision to cancel this year’s Race Up The Beast on 2nd June, and the Druid Race on the 7th July”.
“Whilst there are changes we could make to the format this year to make them COVID safe, our decision came down to the possible impact on the community and reputation of the club and races going forward”.
“Our races start and finish in the heart of the two villages and we’re not confident the locals would thank us for attracting 30, 60 or 90 runners”.
“We are looking towards the Dash in the Dark races which we hope will go ahead due to the venue being completely different, and depending on the situation, may alter our races for next summer”.
October 2020
We don’t need to explain that it’s been a strange year. The situation regarding our sport has been unclear, at best, over summer, and since the initial lockdown restrictions began being lifted, then new restrictions came along, the situation has not helped our race organising at all. Ultimately, as you will have guessed, there have been cancellations, delays, postponements, and all manner of complication in between.
The current situation is that we have decided to cancel all Fell races races for 2020 and also the Dash in the Dark series 2020 / 2021.
We are meeting on a Tuesday eve, occasionally on a Thursday, following the all the local and Welsh COVID-19 lockdown rules and guidance.
Fingers crossed that we can get back to some normality for 2021.
CRR.
All races are cancelled until further notice, and subject to the latest Government guidance and restrictions.
Dash in the Dark is Back
Friday 8th Nov 2019. Friday 6th Dec 2019 and Friday 17th Jan 2020
THE original and BEST night time trail race series.
Hopefully see you there.
SAT 27 Push-Up-The-Pincyn (*) BS 10km/396m 6.2miles/1300ft LK/PM
Details: 2.00 pm £5.00 on day only (entry to show and race inclusive)
Venue: Clawddnewydd, Denbighshire, LL152NA (GR SJ 085527). In conjuction with village show and the BIG bale.
Age limit: Over 16 No junior race
Records: Jez Brown 44.38 2011 Andrea Rowlands 48.58 2011
Organiser: Neil Coppack 01824 750666 07946627149 coppack_penllwyn@hotmail.com
WED 24 The Green Green Grass of Home (*) AS 8km/457m 5miles/1500ft PM
Details: 7.30 pm £4.00 on day only. Allow 15mins to get to start
Venue: Golden Lion Inn, Llangynhafal, near Denbigh (GR 129633).
Age limit: Over 16
Records: Karl Steinegger 38.39 2016 Laura Riches 47.37 2017
Organiser: Tony Benton 07788 803165 tonybenton@btinternet.com
WED 10 The Druid (*) BS 8km/366m 5miles/1200ft PM
Details: 7.30 pm £4.00 on day only
Venue: Druid Inn, Llanferres (on A494, west of Mold, GR 188605). Limited parking. Please car share.
Age limit: Over 16
Records: Adam Peers 30.41 2010 Laura Bestow 38.33 2010
Organiser: Gareth Jaggard 07810 808884 gaz_jag@hotmail.com www.clwydianrangerunners.co.uk
The Beast – Wednesday 5th June at 7.15.
** Please note – Grippy off-road shoes will be required for tonight’s race – the course is very slippy due to the recent rain. Thank You **
WED 6 Race up the Beast (*) AS 7.2km/458m 4.5miles/1500ft PM
Details: 7.15 pm £4.00 on day only
Venue: Miners Arms, Maeshafn. 2 miles out of Mold, 1 mile off A494. Limited parking.
Age limit: Over 16
Records: Karl Steinegger 36:44 2016 Hayley Evans 46:39 2016
Organiser: Dan Hurst 07713161660 clwydianrangerunners@hotmail.com
Clwydian Range Runners presents The Beast 2019
The Dash in the Dark series 2018_19.
Its back !
Put the dates in the diary and see you there. The best fun you could have for £4.
Wed 6th June 2018
Race up the Beast – 7.15 start from The Miners Arms, Maeshafan. 7.2Km / 458m £4 on the day.
**limited parking so please car share **
Sat 28th April 2018
Llanganhafal Loop – 1:00pm Golden Lion , Llangynhafal LL16 4LN 7.6Km / 4.7 Miles. £4 on day
Wed 9th May 2018
Ysgol Dinas Bran – Llangollen. 7:15pm 6.9Km / 4.3 miles. £4 on day.
DASH IN THE DARK – 2017 / 18
The dash in the dark series is back for 2017.
Friday 10th Nov 2017
Friday 1st Dec 2017
Friday 19th Jan 2018.
This year’s Clwydian Hills Fell Race (22nd Oct) will include races for U16 & U18 age categories for the first time. Both these races will be top of grade for distance and are both AS rated. The races start with the main field before turning off at CP1 & CP2 respectively for the summit of Moel Famau and returning via the normal descent route. Both routes run on good tracks and paths and will be partially marked in respect of the age categories. As for the main race the checkpoints will be marshalled by the local Mountain Rescue team.
Entry fee will be £2 – you will get a race coaster and there will be small prizes for winners. All young racers will be chaperoned from finish back to the village hall if required (free big baby sitting 😉 if you want to run the main race. Village hall is warm, dry, fully staffed with our wonderful support team with hot drinks and as much cake as you can eat. Oh yes and free WIFI….!!!! (Best value teens day out in October on the planet!)
For more details on the U16 & U18 races please see the page
http://www.clwydianfellrace.org/?page_id=439
Cilcain Mountain Race
August Bank Holiday Monday 1.00p.m.
Race Marshals: John Heppenstall, tel. 01352 742284. Registration 11.00 – 12.30 on the day, or register online atrace@cilcainshow.org.uk
The Moel Fammau Mountain Race is over a distance of approximately 4.5 miles, and the winner usually takes about half an hour to complete it. There are various prizes including outright winner, local winner, ladies winner, etc.
Entry costs £6.00. Click here for an ADULT entry form – You can return it by email.
There is also a Juniors Race with classes for ages from 6 to 15 year olds.
http://cilcainshow.org.uk/page30.html
Trail Race up the Beast – 2017 – POSTPONED !
UPDATE
Due to an electrical problem the Miners Arms pub in Maeshafan will be shut for repairs for 7 days.
As we don’t have race HQ we have decided to postpone the race by two weeks.
The new date is Wednesday 21st June, start time 7:15 pm.
Sorry for any inconvenience caused and we hope to see you on the 21st, ready to tackle the Beast.
Happy Running
Dash in the Dark Series 2016
It’s that time of year again to prepare for the Dash in the Dark series of night time, off road running races held at Llandegla Forest.
Dig your head torches out and come along to join us for what is always an enjoyable, social evening with refreshments provided by the staff of the One Planet Adventure Mountain bike centre.
Please find attached an updated poster but essentially the dates are as follows:
Friday 11th November 2016
Friday 9th December 2016
Friday 13th January 2017
6pm registration for a 7pm start, please arrive early to avoid a last minute rush. £4 on the night only and please remind yourselves of the kit required. Waterproof / Windproof top, hat, gloves and a torch, ideally a head torch with at least 2hrs good lighting. Fell / trail shoes advised, road trainers are not acceptable. Hope to see you soon, Gareth Jaggard
This Wednesday, 8th June 2016, is ‘The Beast’ trail race from Maeshafan.
The distance is 7.5Km with 430m of ascent.
Registration 5:30 onwards in the Miners Arms pub – Maeshafan. Race starts at 7 .15pm.
£4 entry on the day – with any proceeds given to Charity, not like some races that charge £23 each just to make lots of profit !!
Also thank you to John Morris who has organised this race for the past many years and for letting CRR take it over.
Excalibur Marathon, Half Marathon & 10Km race. Saturday May 21st. The Clwydian Range.
Excalibur A5 Flyer 2016 – UPDATED
Dash in the Dark 3 – THIS FRIDAY.
22nd January 2016– Dash in the Dark – Race 3. distance 6.5km
Regrettably we have had to make the decision to postpone the Dash in the Dark race this evening.
Despite the valiant efforts of the OPA staff, the car park and visitors centre should be open later today, but the access road remains untreated and has a significant covering of ice and snow this morning.
With more snow forecast later today, and the temperatures set to drop below freezing this evening, it would be irresponsible to continue with the race.
We would have liked for the race to have gone ahead but with the access roads into the forest itself being closed, vehicular rescues will not be possible, so any assistance will be a long way off if required. In other words, if we had an accident out on the trail, we could not ensure correct treatment was available.
Please keep an eye on the website for updates as we plan to hold the race on Friday 22nd January instead.
A new race for spring 2016 , to mark the opening of the new 10Km off road trail route at Coed Llandegla.
Come along and check out the course.
11th December 2015– Dash in the Dark – Race 2. distance 6.5km
1st November 2015 – Clwydian Hills.
14.4Km 915m 11:00am Cilcain Village Hall (NEWSAR)
27th November 2015– Dash in the Dark – Race 1. distance 6.5km
11th December 2015 – Dash in the Dark – Race 2. distance 6.5km
2016
15th January 2016 – Dash in the Dark – Race 3. distance 6.5km
8th June 2016 – Trail race up the Beast.
7.2Km 458m 7:15pm The Miners Arms, Maeshafan.
2015
10th June 2015 – Trail race up the Beast.
7.2Km 458m 7:15pm The Miners Arms, Maeshafan.
17th June 2015 – Hotfoot up Famau.
5.5Km 366m 7:30pm Moel Famau top car park.
15th July 2015 – The Druid.
8Km 366m 7:30pm The Druid, Llanferres.
25th July 2015 – Push up the Pincyn.
10Km 396m 2:00pm Clawddnewydd village show.
5th August 2015 – Ponderosa.
6.4Km 289m 7:00pm Ponderosa Cafe, Horseshoe pass.
31st August 2015 – Moel Famau (Cilcain Show)
7.4Km 392m 1:00pm Cilcain nr Mold.
19th September 2015 – King John’s Castle
7.4Km 265m 11:00am Raven Inn Llanarmon yn lal.
1st November 2015 – Clwydian Hills.
14.4Km 915m 11:00am Cilcain Village Hall (NEWSAR)
23rd January – Dash in the Dark – Race 3. distance 6km
1st March – Cloud Nine Challenge
A scenic and challenging off-road race from Congleton to Bosley Cloud (1125’) and back, via
the ancient Bridestones (c 2000 BC). Organised by CONGLETON HARRIERS under FRA rules.
Cloud Nine Hill Race 2015 Information Form V5 (1)
5th December – Dash in the Dark – Race 2. distance 6km
23rd January – Dash in the Dark – Race 3. distance 6km
2nd November – Clwydian Hills Race. 9 miles, 3000ft.
7th November – Dash in the Dark – Race 1. distance 6km.
5th December – Dash in the Dark – Race 2. distance 6km
23rd January – Dash in the Dark – Race 3. distance 6km
North Wales Cross Country League, 2014/15
19th October – British Fell & Hill Relays, Middleton. CRR have a team entered for this event.
25-26th October – The OMM. Cheviots – Northumberland. Several CRR members competing this year.
2nd November – Clwydian Hills Race. 9 miles, 3000ft.
7th November – Dash in the Dark – Race 1. 6km.
5th December – Dash in the Dark – Race 2. 6km
23rd January – Dash in the Dark – Race 3. 6km
North Wales Cross Country League, 2014/15
4th October – Treborth Track, Bangor.
18th October – Colwyn Bay.
29th November – Ysgol Morgan Llwyd, Wrexham.
31st January – National Sports Centre, Telford.
7th February – Marches School, Oswestry.
3rd Club Timed Run – Sunday 6th September at 09:30 – Free
The next timed run for club members will take place on Saturday 6th September at 9.30am. As before it will start at the bottom car park for Moel Famau and the route will take you to the top of Moel famau and back down to the top car park before finishing back in the bottom car park. It is 3.4 miles and the course records are 27min36 for the men and 37min41 for the ladies. We will be in the car park from around 9.15am. Any queries please let us know.
Upcoming Races
23rd August Tryfan Downhill Dash
24th August Cnicht 4.5miles 1850ft
24th August Flint Triathlon
25th August 1pm Moel Famau, Cilcain 4.6miles/1286ft
30th August Maesgwm Muddle, Llanberis 8.7miles 2789ft
British Athletics Fell & Hill Relay Championship 2014.
Sunday 19 October 2014 – Middleton Fells, East Cumbria. LA6 2LZ
10am start, 5pm presentation http://www.britishfellrelay.org.uk/
2014 North Wales XC Championships
Men’s Start 2:45pm. Ladies Start 2pm.
(Venues will be confirmed asap). Please check at http://www.northwalesxc.com/fixturesvenues.htm
4th October – Treborth Track, Bangor.
18th October – St Davids College, Llandudno.
29th November – Ysgol Morgan Llwyd, Wrexham.
31st January – National Sports Centre, Telford.
7th February – Marches School, Oswestry.
2nd Club Timed Run – Sunday 3rd August at 09:30 – Free
Club timed run. Sunday 3rd August, 09:30, at the bottom car park, Moel Famau. The route (unmarshalled) will be straight up to the top of Moel Famau and back down to the top car park and then back to the bottom car park. This will be good for people new to fell racing and also to experienced fell racers who want to compete against other club members.
Open to club members only or those wishing to join. There will be a selection of club vests to try on as well.
Thanks, Charlotte.
Arenig Fawr fell race. 3rd August 2014 at 13:00. Entry fee: £4
Race statistics: Distance 13km, climb 1000m, (8 miles, 3300ft); Category AM
The race is tough and NOT suitable for novices and requires good navigational skills. A reconnaissance is recommended. The route is flagged from the start up to the foot of the gully (1.3km) and from the gate at CP6 to the finish (0.5km). The flagged sections are compulsory. The rest of the route is unmarked and offers the possibility of route choices.
The race starts and finishes at the disused Arenig quarry, elevation 350m. The route follows an uphill quarry track for 1200m to a height of 470m. It then crosses a stone wall and climbs up a steep gully and emerges onto a grassy hillside. The gully can be avoided by skirting round the crags to the right, see figure 1 and map.
Yiannis Tridimas – race organiser
The. 0151 7272615; Mob. 07795558451
The Dash in the Dark series is back !
Friday 7th Nov 2014
Friday 5th Dec 2014
Friday 23rd Jan 2014
- NEW – Club Timed Run On Sat 5th July there will be an informal timed run for club members starting and finishing in the bottom car park for Moel Famau. The route (unmarshalled) will be straight up to the top of Moel Famau and back down to the top car park and then back to the bottom car park. This will be good for people new to fell racing and also to experienced fell racers who want to compete against other club members. This could become a regular event if popular so that people can try and beat their previous times too. It will start at 9.30am. Those wishing to join the club are welcome to come along, there will be a selection of club vests to try on as well. Free club sticker to the first 4 who hand over £5!! great! Upcoming Races 29th June Runfest Wales, Rhyl – 5k, 10k, half and full marathon 29th June Llandudno Triathlon 5th July 2pm Moel Siabod, Capel Curig 5.4miles / 2300ft 12th July Tal y Fan, Rowen, Conwy 8 miles / 2880ft 16th July 7.30pm Druid Race, Llanferres 5miles / 1200ft 19th July Snowdon Race (10m) 23rd July 7.30pm Green Green Grass of Home, Llangynhafal 4.5miles / 1500ft 26th July 2pm Push up the Pincyn, Clawddnewydd 6.2 miles / 1300ft Back by popular demand. Dash in the Dark series – 2014 Night time trail race at Coed Llandegla. Many thanks to Ben and Tim for organising the Dash in the Dark series in the past and One Planet Adventure for supporting us. From what we’ve heard, everyone enjoyed themselves over the last few years races so we have decided to continue the series. Please see here or the CRR facebook page for info – dates to be announced soon soon.
Race up the Beast – Maeshafan Wed 7th June.
Hi. The miners pub is closed for a refurbishment.
I have had agreement to use the village park as race HQ this year.
So , rather than not host the race , sign on and prize giving will be in the park in the centre of the village. Look for the CRR gazebo.
Please note , there WILL NOT BE ANY TOILETS.
Please park considerately and not across peoples drives – lift share if possible.
Thanks. Dan.
location here:
///sometime.deranged.ecologist
Dash in the Dark 2022/23.
The legendary Dash in the Dark series returns this month. see below for details.
The Beast is Back.
Following a 2 year hiatus Race up the Beast is back.
The pub will be open serving drinks and snacks.
WED 8 Race up the Beast (*) AS 7.2km/458m 4.5miles/1500ft PM
Details: 7.15 pm £4.00 on day only.
Venue: Miners Arms, Maeshafn. 2 miles out of Mold, 1 mile off A494. Limited parking.
Age limit: Over 16
Records: Karl Steinegger 36:44 2016 Hayley Evans 46:35 2018
Dash in the Dark 3 – CANCELLED
Yet again the weather has forced us to cancel this weeks Dash in the Dark race. 67mph winds forecast and there is a huge risk of trees coming down in the forest. The centre will be closed all day Friday. This is not our decision but the centres.
Dash in the Dark 2 – 14th Jan 2022.
Short notice
Only 50 max participants!
Pre-registration only!
No spectators.
No entry on the day
Registration on the night will be from 6pm. You will need to pay £4, collect your number, sign the race declaration usually found on the entry form. Race start is 7pm prompt!
Usual kit will be required. Waterproof / Windproof top, Hat, Gloves, Headtorch, studded shoes advised.
Please use the cafe afterwards, hot drinks and cake being served, the centre is opening just for us and with it being a small group we’d like it to be worth their while. This will be a smaller, low key event. Masks MUST be worn inside when not seated please. Hand gel is available.
No prize giving -sorry folks.
WE ARE BACK.
FRIDAY, 5 NOVEMBER 2021 AT 19:00
Dash in the Dark race 1
100 max participants.
Enter by emailing gaz_jag@hotmail.com with your Name, Address, Age, Sex, Emergency contact number.
UPDATE 2021
October 2020
We don’t need to explain that it’s been a strange year. The situation regarding our sport has been unclear, at best, over summer, and since the initial lockdown restrictions began being lifted, then new restrictions came along, the situation has not helped our race organising at all. Ultimately, as you will have guessed, there have been cancellations, delays, postponements, and all manner of complication in between.
The current situation is that we have decided to cancel all Fell races races for 2020 and also the Dash in the Dark series 2020 / 2021.
We are meeting on a Tuesday eve, occasionally on a Thursday, following the all the local and Welsh COVID-19 lockdown rules and guidance.
Fingers crossed that we can get back to some normality for 2021.
CRR.
All races are cancelled until further notice, and subject to the latest Government guidance and restrictions.
Dash in the Dark is Back
Friday 8th Nov 2019. Friday 6th Dec 2019 and Friday 17th Jan 2020
THE original and BEST night time trail race series.
Hopefully see you there.
SAT 27 Push-Up-The-Pincyn (*) BS 10km/396m 6.2miles/1300ft LK/PM
Details: 2.00 pm £5.00 on day only (entry to show and race inclusive)
Venue: Clawddnewydd, Denbighshire, LL152NA (GR SJ 085527). In conjuction with village show and the BIG bale.
Age limit: Over 16 No junior race
Records: Jez Brown 44.38 2011 Andrea Rowlands 48.58 2011
Organiser: Neil Coppack 01824 750666 07946627149 coppack_penllwyn@hotmail.com
WED 24 The Green Green Grass of Home (*) AS 8km/457m 5miles/1500ft PM
Details: 7.30 pm £4.00 on day only. Allow 15mins to get to start
Venue: Golden Lion Inn, Llangynhafal, near Denbigh (GR 129633).
Age limit: Over 16
Records: Karl Steinegger 38.39 2016 Laura Riches 47.37 2017
Organiser: Tony Benton 07788 803165 tonybenton@btinternet.com
WED 10 The Druid (*) BS 8km/366m 5miles/1200ft PM
Details: 7.30 pm £4.00 on day only
Venue: Druid Inn, Llanferres (on A494, west of Mold, GR 188605). Limited parking. Please car share.
Age limit: Over 16
Records: Adam Peers 30.41 2010 Laura Bestow 38.33 2010
Organiser: Gareth Jaggard 07810 808884 gaz_jag@hotmail.com www.clwydianrangerunners.co.uk
The Beast – Wednesday 5th June at 7.15.
** Please note – Grippy off-road shoes will be required for tonight’s race – the course is very slippy due to the recent rain. Thank You **
WED 6 Race up the Beast (*) AS 7.2km/458m 4.5miles/1500ft PM
Details: 7.15 pm £4.00 on day only
Venue: Miners Arms, Maeshafn. 2 miles out of Mold, 1 mile off A494. Limited parking.
Age limit: Over 16
Records: Karl Steinegger 36:44 2016 Hayley Evans 46:39 2016
Organiser: Dan Hurst 07713161660 clwydianrangerunners@hotmail.com
Clwydian Range Runners presents The Beast 2019
The Dash in the Dark series 2018_19.
Its back !
Put the dates in the diary and see you there. The best fun you could have for £4.
Wed 6th June 2018
Race up the Beast – 7.15 start from The Miners Arms, Maeshafan. 7.2Km / 458m £4 on the day.
**limited parking so please car share **
Sat 28th April 2018
Llanganhafal Loop – 1:00pm Golden Lion , Llangynhafal LL16 4LN 7.6Km / 4.7 Miles. £4 on day
Wed 9th May 2018
Ysgol Dinas Bran – Llangollen. 7:15pm 6.9Km / 4.3 miles. £4 on day.
DASH IN THE DARK – 2017 / 18
The dash in the dark series is back for 2017.
Friday 10th Nov 2017
Friday 1st Dec 2017
Friday 19th Jan 2018.
This year’s Clwydian Hills Fell Race (22nd Oct) will include races for U16 & U18 age categories for the first time. Both these races will be top of grade for distance and are both AS rated. The races start with the main field before turning off at CP1 & CP2 respectively for the summit of Moel Famau and returning via the normal descent route. Both routes run on good tracks and paths and will be partially marked in respect of the age categories. As for the main race the checkpoints will be marshalled by the local Mountain Rescue team.
Entry fee will be £2 – you will get a race coaster and there will be small prizes for winners. All young racers will be chaperoned from finish back to the village hall if required (free big baby sitting 😉 if you want to run the main race. Village hall is warm, dry, fully staffed with our wonderful support team with hot drinks and as much cake as you can eat. Oh yes and free WIFI….!!!! (Best value teens day out in October on the planet!)
For more details on the U16 & U18 races please see the page
http://www.clwydianfellrace.org/?page_id=439
Cilcain Mountain Race
August Bank Holiday Monday 1.00p.m.
Race Marshals: John Heppenstall, tel. 01352 742284. Registration 11.00 –
The Moel Fammau Mountain Race is over a distance of approximately 4.5 miles, and the winner usually takes about half an hour to complete it. There are various prizes including outright winner, local winner, ladies winner, etc.
Entry costs £6.00. Click here for an ADULT entry form –
There is also a Juniors Race with classes for ages from 6 to 15 year olds.
http://cilcainshow.org.uk/page30.html
Trail Race up the Beast – 2017 – POSTPONED !
UPDATE
Due to an electrical problem the Miners Arms pub in Maeshafan will be shut for repairs for 7 days.
As we don’t have race HQ we have decided to postpone the race by two weeks.
The new date is Wednesday 21st June, start time 7:15 pm.
Sorry for any inconvenience caused and we hope to see you on the 21st, ready to tackle the Beast.
Happy Running
Dash in the Dark Series 2016
It’s that time of year again to prepare for the Dash in the Dark series of night time, off road running races held at Llandegla Forest.
Dig your head torches out and come along to join us for what is always an enjoyable, social evening with refreshments provided by the staff of the One Planet Adventure Mountain bike centre.
Please find attached an updated poster but essentially the dates are as follows:
Friday 11th November 2016
Friday 9th December 2016
Friday 13th January 2017
6pm registration for a 7pm start, please arrive early to avoid a last minute rush. £4 on the night only and please remind yourselves of the kit required. Waterproof / Windproof top, hat, gloves and a torch, ideally a head torch with at least 2hrs good lighting. Fell / trail shoes advised, road trainers are not acceptable. Hope to see you soon, Gareth Jaggard
This Wednesday, 8th June 2016, is ‘The Beast’ trail race from Maeshafan.
The distance is 7.5Km with 430m of ascent.
Registration 5:30 onwards in the Miners Arms pub – Maeshafan. Race starts at 7 .15pm.
£4 entry on the day – with any proceeds given to Charity, not like some races that charge £23 each just to make lots of profit !!
Also thank you to John Morris who has organised this race for the past many years and for letting CRR take it over.
Excalibur Marathon, Half Marathon & 10Km race. Saturday May 21st. The Clwydian Range.
Excalibur A5 Flyer 2016 – UPDATED
Dash in the Dark 3 – THIS FRIDAY.
22nd January 2016– Dash in the Dark – Race 3. distance 6.5km
Regrettably we have had to make the decision to postpone the Dash in the Dark race this evening.
Despite the valiant efforts of the OPA staff, the car park and visitors centre should be open later today, but the access road remains untreated and has a significant covering of ice and snow this morning.
With more snow forecast later today, and the temperatures set to drop below freezing this evening, it would be irresponsible to continue with the race.
We would have liked for the race to have gone ahead but with the access roads into the forest itself being closed, vehicular rescues will not be possible, so any assistance will be a long way off if required. In other words, if we had an accident out on the trail, we could not ensure correct treatment was available.
Please keep an eye on the website for updates as we plan to hold the race on Friday 22nd January instead.
A new race for spring 2016 , to mark the opening of the new 10Km off road trail route at Coed Llandegla.
Come along and check out the course.
11th December 2015– Dash in the Dark – Race 2. distance 6.5km
1st November 2015 – Clwydian Hills.
14.4Km 915m 11:00am Cilcain Village Hall (NEWSAR)
27th November 2015– Dash in the Dark – Race 1. distance 6.5km
11th December 2015 – Dash in the Dark – Race 2. distance 6.5km
2016
15th January 2016 – Dash in the Dark – Race 3. distance 6.5km
8th June 2016 – Trail race up the Beast.
7.2Km 458m 7:15pm The Miners Arms, Maeshafan.
2015
10th June 2015 – Trail race up the Beast.
7.2Km 458m 7:15pm The Miners Arms, Maeshafan.
17th June 2015 – Hotfoot up Famau.
5.5Km 366m 7:30pm Moel Famau top car park.
15th July 2015 – The Druid.
8Km 366m 7:30pm The Druid, Llanferres.
25th July 2015 – Push up the Pincyn.
10Km 396m 2:00pm Clawddnewydd village show.
5th August 2015 – Ponderosa.
6.4Km 289m 7:00pm Ponderosa Cafe, Horseshoe pass.
31st August 2015 – Moel Famau (Cilcain Show)
7.4Km 392m 1:00pm Cilcain nr Mold.
19th September 2015 – King John’s Castle
7.4Km 265m 11:00am Raven Inn Llanarmon yn lal.
1st November 2015 – Clwydian Hills.
14.4Km 915m 11:00am Cilcain Village Hall (NEWSAR)
23rd January – Dash in the Dark – Race 3. distance 6km
1st March – Cloud Nine Challenge
A scenic and challenging off-road race from Congleton to Bosley Cloud (1125’) and back, via
the ancient Bridestones (c 2000 BC). Organised by CONGLETON HARRIERS under FRA rules.
Cloud Nine Hill Race 2015 Information Form V5 (1)
5th December – Dash in the Dark – Race 2. distance 6km
23rd January – Dash in the Dark – Race 3. distance 6km
2nd November – Clwydian Hills Race. 9 miles, 3000ft.
7th November – Dash in the Dark – Race 1. distance 6km.
5th December – Dash in the Dark – Race 2. distance 6km
23rd January – Dash in the Dark – Race 3. distance 6km
North Wales Cross Country League, 2014/15
19th October – British Fell & Hill Relays, Middleton. CRR have a team entered for this event.
25-26th October – The OMM. Cheviots – Northumberland. Several CRR members competing this year.
2nd November – Clwydian Hills Race. 9 miles, 3000ft.
7th November – Dash in the Dark – Race 1. 6km.
5th December – Dash in the Dark – Race 2. 6km
23rd January – Dash in the Dark – Race 3. 6km
North Wales Cross Country League, 2014/15
4th October – Treborth Track, Bangor.
18th October – Colwyn Bay.
29th November – Ysgol Morgan Llwyd, Wrexham.
31st January – National Sports Centre, Telford.
7th February – Marches School, Oswestry.
3rd Club Timed Run – Sunday 6th September at 09:30 – Free
The next timed run for club members will take place on Saturday 6th September at 9.30am. As before it will start at the bottom car park for Moel Famau and the route will take you to the top of Moel famau and back down to the top car park before finishing back in the bottom car park. It is 3.4 miles and the course records are 27min36 for the men and 37min41 for the ladies. We will be in the car park from around 9.15am. Any queries please let us know.
Upcoming Races
23rd August Tryfan Downhill Dash
24th August Cnicht 4.5miles 1850ft
24th August Flint Triathlon
25th August 1pm Moel Famau, Cilcain 4.6miles/1286ft
30th August Maesgwm Muddle, Llanberis 8.7miles 2789ft
British Athletics Fell & Hill Relay Championship 2014.
Sunday 19 October 2014 – Middleton Fells, East Cumbria. LA6 2LZ
10am start, 5pm presentation http://www.britishfellrelay.org.uk/
2014 North Wales XC Championships
Men’s Start 2:45pm. Ladies Start 2pm.
(Venues will be confirmed asap). Please check at http://www.northwalesxc.com/fixturesvenues.htm
4th October – Treborth Track, Bangor.
18th October – St Davids College, Llandudno.
29th November – Ysgol Morgan Llwyd, Wrexham.
31st January – National Sports Centre, Telford.
7th February – Marches School, Oswestry.
2nd Club Timed Run – Sunday 3rd August at 09:30 – Free
Club timed run. Sunday 3rd August, 09:30, at the bottom car park, Moel Famau. The route (unmarshalled) will be straight up to the top of Moel Famau and back down to the top car park and then back to the bottom car park. This will be good for people new to fell racing and also to experienced fell racers who want to compete against other club members.
Open to club members only or those wishing to join. There will be a selection of club vests to try on as well.
Thanks, Charlotte.
Arenig Fawr fell race. 3rd August 2014 at 13:00. Entry fee: £4
Race statistics: Distance 13km, climb 1000m, (8 miles, 3300ft); Category AM
The race is tough and NOT suitable for novices and requires good navigational skills. A reconnaissance is recommended. The route is flagged from the start up to the foot of the gully (1.3km) and from the gate at CP6 to the finish (0.5km). The flagged sections are compulsory. The rest of the route is unmarked and offers the possibility of route choices.
The race starts and finishes at the disused Arenig quarry, elevation 350m. The route follows an uphill quarry track for 1200m to a height of 470m. It then crosses a stone wall and climbs up a steep gully and emerges onto a grassy hillside. The gully can be avoided by skirting round the crags to the right, see figure 1 and map.
Yiannis Tridimas – race organiser
The. 0151 7272615; Mob. 07795558451
The Dash in the Dark series is back !
Friday 7th Nov 2014
Friday 5th Dec 2014
Friday 23rd Jan 2014
-
NEW – Club Timed Run
On Sat 5th July there will be an informal timed run for club members starting and finishing in the bottom car park for Moel Famau. The route (unmarshalled) will be straight up to the top of Moel Famau and back down to the top car park and then back to the bottom car park. This will be good for people new to fell racing and also to experienced fell racers who want to compete against other club members. This could become a regular event if popular so that people can try and beat their previous times too. It will start at 9.30am. Those wishing to join the club are welcome to come along, there will be a selection of club vests to try on as well. Free club sticker to the first 4 who hand over £5!! great!
Upcoming Races
29th June Runfest Wales, Rhyl – 5k, 10k, half and full marathon
29th June Llandudno Triathlon
5th July 2pm Moel Siabod, Capel Curig 5.4miles / 2300ft
12th July Tal y Fan, Rowen, Conwy 8 miles / 2880ft
16th July 7.30pm Druid Race, Llanferres 5miles / 1200ft
19th July Snowdon Race (10m)
23rd July 7.30pm Green Green Grass of Home, Llangynhafal 4.5miles / 1500ft
26th July 2pm Push up the Pincyn, Clawddnewydd 6.2 miles / 1300ft
Back by popular demand.
Dash in the Dark series – 2014
Night time trail race at Coed Llandegla.
Many thanks to Ben and Tim for organising the Dash in the Dark series in the past and One Planet Adventure for supporting us.
From what we’ve heard, everyone enjoyed themselves over the last few years races so we have decided to continue the series.
Please see here or the CRR facebook page for info – dates to be announced soon soon.
The Beast is Back.
Following a 2 year hiatus Race up the Beast is back.
The pub will be open serving drinks and snacks.
WED 8 Race up the Beast (*) AS 7.2km/458m 4.5miles/1500ft PM
Details: 7.15 pm £4.00 on day only.
Venue: Miners Arms, Maeshafn. 2 miles out of Mold, 1 mile off A494. Limited parking.
Age limit: Over 16
Records: Karl Steinegger 36:44 2016 Hayley Evans 46:35 2018
Dash in the Dark 3 – CANCELLED
Yet again the weather has forced us to cancel this weeks Dash in the Dark race. 67mph winds forecast and there is a huge risk of trees coming down in the forest. The centre will be closed all day Friday. This is not our decision but the centres.
Dash in the Dark 2 – 14th Jan 2022.
Short notice
Only 50 max participants!
Pre-registration only!
No spectators.
No entry on the day
Registration on the night will be from 6pm. You will need to pay £4, collect your number, sign the race declaration usually found on the entry form. Race start is 7pm prompt!
Usual kit will be required. Waterproof / Windproof top, Hat, Gloves, Headtorch, studded shoes advised.
Please use the cafe afterwards, hot drinks and cake being served, the centre is opening just for us and with it being a small group we’d like it to be worth their while. This will be a smaller, low key event. Masks MUST be worn inside when not seated please. Hand gel is available.
No prize giving -sorry folks.
WE ARE BACK.
FRIDAY, 5 NOVEMBER 2021 AT 19:00
Dash in the Dark race 1
100 max participants.
Enter by emailing gaz_jag@hotmail.com with your Name, Address, Age, Sex, Emergency contact number.
UPDATE 2021
October 2020
We don’t need to explain that it’s been a strange year. The situation regarding our sport has been unclear, at best, over summer, and since the initial lockdown restrictions began being lifted, then new restrictions came along, the situation has not helped our race organising at all. Ultimately, as you will have guessed, there have been cancellations, delays, postponements, and all manner of complication in between.
The current situation is that we have decided to cancel all Fell races races for 2020 and also the Dash in the Dark series 2020 / 2021.
We are meeting on a Tuesday eve, occasionally on a Thursday, following the all the local and Welsh COVID-19 lockdown rules and guidance.
Fingers crossed that we can get back to some normality for 2021.
CRR.
All races are cancelled until further notice, and subject to the latest Government guidance and restrictions.
Dash in the Dark is Back
Friday 8th Nov 2019. Friday 6th Dec 2019 and Friday 17th Jan 2020
THE original and BEST night time trail race series.
Hopefully see you there.
SAT 27 Push-Up-The-Pincyn (*) BS 10km/396m 6.2miles/1300ft LK/PM
Details: 2.00 pm £5.00 on day only (entry to show and race inclusive)
Venue: Clawddnewydd, Denbighshire, LL152NA (GR SJ 085527). In conjuction with village show and the BIG bale.
Age limit: Over 16 No junior race
Records: Jez Brown 44.38 2011 Andrea Rowlands 48.58 2011
Organiser: Neil Coppack 01824 750666 07946627149 coppack_penllwyn@hotmail.com
WED 24 The Green Green Grass of Home (*) AS 8km/457m 5miles/1500ft PM
Details: 7.30 pm £4.00 on day only. Allow 15mins to get to start
Venue: Golden Lion Inn, Llangynhafal, near Denbigh (GR 129633).
Age limit: Over 16
Records: Karl Steinegger 38.39 2016 Laura Riches 47.37 2017
Organiser: Tony Benton 07788 803165 tonybenton@btinternet.com
WED 10 The Druid (*) BS 8km/366m 5miles/1200ft PM
Details: 7.30 pm £4.00 on day only
Venue: Druid Inn, Llanferres (on A494, west of Mold, GR 188605). Limited parking. Please car share.
Age limit: Over 16
Records: Adam Peers 30.41 2010 Laura Bestow 38.33 2010
Organiser: Gareth Jaggard 07810 808884 gaz_jag@hotmail.com www.clwydianrangerunners.co.uk
The Beast – Wednesday 5th June at 7.15.
** Please note – Grippy off-road shoes will be required for tonight’s race – the course is very slippy due to the recent rain. Thank You **
WED 6 Race up the Beast (*) AS 7.2km/458m 4.5miles/1500ft PM
Details: 7.15 pm £4.00 on day only
Venue: Miners Arms, Maeshafn. 2 miles out of Mold, 1 mile off A494. Limited parking.
Age limit: Over 16
Records: Karl Steinegger 36:44 2016 Hayley Evans 46:39 2016
Organiser: Dan Hurst 07713161660 clwydianrangerunners@hotmail.com
Clwydian Range Runners presents The Beast 2019
The Dash in the Dark series 2018_19.
Its back !
Put the dates in the diary and see you there. The best fun you could have for £4.
Wed 6th June 2018
Race up the Beast – 7.15 start from The Miners Arms, Maeshafan. 7.2Km / 458m £4 on the day.
**limited parking so please car share **
Sat 28th April 2018
Llanganhafal Loop – 1:00pm Golden Lion , Llangynhafal LL16 4LN 7.6Km / 4.7 Miles. £4 on day
Wed 9th May 2018
Ysgol Dinas Bran – Llangollen. 7:15pm 6.9Km / 4.3 miles. £4 on day.
DASH IN THE DARK – 2017 / 18
The dash in the dark series is back for 2017.
Friday 10th Nov 2017
Friday 1st Dec 2017
Friday 19th Jan 2018.
This year’s Clwydian Hills Fell Race (22nd Oct) will include races for U16 & U18 age categories for the first time. Both these races will be top of grade for distance and are both AS rated. The races start with the main field before turning off at CP1 & CP2 respectively for the summit of Moel Famau and returning via the normal descent route. Both routes run on good tracks and paths and will be partially marked in respect of the age categories. As for the main race the checkpoints will be marshalled by the local Mountain Rescue team.
Entry fee will be £2 – you will get a race coaster and there will be small prizes for winners. All young racers will be chaperoned from finish back to the village hall if required (free big baby sitting 😉 if you want to run the main race. Village hall is warm, dry, fully staffed with our wonderful support team with hot drinks and as much cake as you can eat. Oh yes and free WIFI….!!!! (Best value teens day out in October on the planet!)
For more details on the U16 & U18 races please see the page
http://www.clwydianfellrace.org/?page_id=439
Cilcain Mountain Race
August Bank Holiday Monday 1.00p.m.
Race Marshals: John Heppenstall, tel. 01352 742284. Registration 11.00 –
The Moel Fammau Mountain Race is over a distance of approximately 4.5 miles, and the winner usually takes about half an hour to complete it. There are various prizes including outright winner, local winner, ladies winner, etc.
Entry costs £6.00. Click here for an ADULT entry form –
There is also a Juniors Race with classes for ages from 6 to 15 year olds.
http://cilcainshow.org.uk/page30.html
Trail Race up the Beast – 2017 – POSTPONED !
UPDATE
Due to an electrical problem the Miners Arms pub in Maeshafan will be shut for repairs for 7 days.
As we don’t have race HQ we have decided to postpone the race by two weeks.
The new date is Wednesday 21st June, start time 7:15 pm.
Sorry for any inconvenience caused and we hope to see you on the 21st, ready to tackle the Beast.
Happy Running
Dash in the Dark Series 2016
It’s that time of year again to prepare for the Dash in the Dark series of night time, off road running races held at Llandegla Forest.
Dig your head torches out and come along to join us for what is always an enjoyable, social evening with refreshments provided by the staff of the One Planet Adventure Mountain bike centre.
Please find attached an updated poster but essentially the dates are as follows:
Friday 11th November 2016
Friday 9th December 2016
Friday 13th January 2017
6pm registration for a 7pm start, please arrive early to avoid a last minute rush. £4 on the night only and please remind yourselves of the kit required. Waterproof / Windproof top, hat, gloves and a torch, ideally a head torch with at least 2hrs good lighting. Fell / trail shoes advised, road trainers are not acceptable. Hope to see you soon, Gareth Jaggard
This Wednesday, 8th June 2016, is ‘The Beast’ trail race from Maeshafan.
The distance is 7.5Km with 430m of ascent.
Registration 5:30 onwards in the Miners Arms pub – Maeshafan. Race starts at 7 .15pm.
£4 entry on the day – with any proceeds given to Charity, not like some races that charge £23 each just to make lots of profit !!
Also thank you to John Morris who has organised this race for the past many years and for letting CRR take it over.
Excalibur Marathon, Half Marathon & 10Km race. Saturday May 21st. The Clwydian Range.
Excalibur A5 Flyer 2016 – UPDATED
Dash in the Dark 3 – THIS FRIDAY.
22nd January 2016– Dash in the Dark – Race 3. distance 6.5km
Regrettably we have had to make the decision to postpone the Dash in the Dark race this evening.
Despite the valiant efforts of the OPA staff, the car park and visitors centre should be open later today, but the access road remains untreated and has a significant covering of ice and snow this morning.
With more snow forecast later today, and the temperatures set to drop below freezing this evening, it would be irresponsible to continue with the race.
We would have liked for the race to have gone ahead but with the access roads into the forest itself being closed, vehicular rescues will not be possible, so any assistance will be a long way off if required. In other words, if we had an accident out on the trail, we could not ensure correct treatment was available.
Please keep an eye on the website for updates as we plan to hold the race on Friday 22nd January instead.
A new race for spring 2016 , to mark the opening of the new 10Km off road trail route at Coed Llandegla.
Come along and check out the course.
11th December 2015– Dash in the Dark – Race 2. distance 6.5km
1st November 2015 – Clwydian Hills.
14.4Km 915m 11:00am Cilcain Village Hall (NEWSAR)
27th November 2015– Dash in the Dark – Race 1. distance 6.5km
11th December 2015 – Dash in the Dark – Race 2. distance 6.5km
2016
15th January 2016 – Dash in the Dark – Race 3. distance 6.5km
8th June 2016 – Trail race up the Beast.
7.2Km 458m 7:15pm The Miners Arms, Maeshafan.
2015
10th June 2015 – Trail race up the Beast.
7.2Km 458m 7:15pm The Miners Arms, Maeshafan.
17th June 2015 – Hotfoot up Famau.
5.5Km 366m 7:30pm Moel Famau top car park.
15th July 2015 – The Druid.
8Km 366m 7:30pm The Druid, Llanferres.
25th July 2015 – Push up the Pincyn.
10Km 396m 2:00pm Clawddnewydd village show.
5th August 2015 – Ponderosa.
6.4Km 289m 7:00pm Ponderosa Cafe, Horseshoe pass.
31st August 2015 – Moel Famau (Cilcain Show)
7.4Km 392m 1:00pm Cilcain nr Mold.
19th September 2015 – King John’s Castle
7.4Km 265m 11:00am Raven Inn Llanarmon yn lal.
1st November 2015 – Clwydian Hills.
14.4Km 915m 11:00am Cilcain Village Hall (NEWSAR)
23rd January – Dash in the Dark – Race 3. distance 6km
1st March – Cloud Nine Challenge
A scenic and challenging off-road race from Congleton to Bosley Cloud (1125’) and back, via
the ancient Bridestones (c 2000 BC). Organised by CONGLETON HARRIERS under FRA rules.
Cloud Nine Hill Race 2015 Information Form V5 (1)
5th December – Dash in the Dark – Race 2. distance 6km
23rd January – Dash in the Dark – Race 3. distance 6km
2nd November – Clwydian Hills Race. 9 miles, 3000ft.
7th November – Dash in the Dark – Race 1. distance 6km.
5th December – Dash in the Dark – Race 2. distance 6km
23rd January – Dash in the Dark – Race 3. distance 6km
North Wales Cross Country League, 2014/15
19th October – British Fell & Hill Relays, Middleton. CRR have a team entered for this event.
25-26th October – The OMM. Cheviots – Northumberland. Several CRR members competing this year.
2nd November – Clwydian Hills Race. 9 miles, 3000ft.
7th November – Dash in the Dark – Race 1. 6km.
5th December – Dash in the Dark – Race 2. 6km
23rd January – Dash in the Dark – Race 3. 6km
North Wales Cross Country League, 2014/15
4th October – Treborth Track, Bangor.
18th October – Colwyn Bay.
29th November – Ysgol Morgan Llwyd, Wrexham.
31st January – National Sports Centre, Telford.
7th February – Marches School, Oswestry.
3rd Club Timed Run – Sunday 6th September at 09:30 – Free
The next timed run for club members will take place on Saturday 6th September at 9.30am. As before it will start at the bottom car park for Moel Famau and the route will take you to the top of Moel famau and back down to the top car park before finishing back in the bottom car park. It is 3.4 miles and the course records are 27min36 for the men and 37min41 for the ladies. We will be in the car park from around 9.15am. Any queries please let us know.
Upcoming Races
23rd August Tryfan Downhill Dash
24th August Cnicht 4.5miles 1850ft
24th August Flint Triathlon
25th August 1pm Moel Famau, Cilcain 4.6miles/1286ft
30th August Maesgwm Muddle, Llanberis 8.7miles 2789ft
British Athletics Fell & Hill Relay Championship 2014.
Sunday 19 October 2014 – Middleton Fells, East Cumbria. LA6 2LZ
10am start, 5pm presentation http://www.britishfellrelay.org.uk/
2014 North Wales XC Championships
Men’s Start 2:45pm. Ladies Start 2pm.
(Venues will be confirmed asap). Please check at http://www.northwalesxc.com/fixturesvenues.htm
4th October – Treborth Track, Bangor.
18th October – St Davids College, Llandudno.
29th November – Ysgol Morgan Llwyd, Wrexham.
31st January – National Sports Centre, Telford.
7th February – Marches School, Oswestry.
2nd Club Timed Run – Sunday 3rd August at 09:30 – Free
Club timed run. Sunday 3rd August, 09:30, at the bottom car park, Moel Famau. The route (unmarshalled) will be straight up to the top of Moel Famau and back down to the top car park and then back to the bottom car park. This will be good for people new to fell racing and also to experienced fell racers who want to compete against other club members.
Open to club members only or those wishing to join. There will be a selection of club vests to try on as well.
Thanks, Charlotte.
Arenig Fawr fell race. 3rd August 2014 at 13:00. Entry fee: £4
Race statistics: Distance 13km, climb 1000m, (8 miles, 3300ft); Category AM
The race is tough and NOT suitable for novices and requires good navigational skills. A reconnaissance is recommended. The route is flagged from the start up to the foot of the gully (1.3km) and from the gate at CP6 to the finish (0.5km). The flagged sections are compulsory. The rest of the route is unmarked and offers the possibility of route choices.
The race starts and finishes at the disused Arenig quarry, elevation 350m. The route follows an uphill quarry track for 1200m to a height of 470m. It then crosses a stone wall and climbs up a steep gully and emerges onto a grassy hillside. The gully can be avoided by skirting round the crags to the right, see figure 1 and map.
Yiannis Tridimas – race organiser
The. 0151 7272615; Mob. 07795558451
The Dash in the Dark series is back !
Friday 7th Nov 2014
Friday 5th Dec 2014
Friday 23rd Jan 2014
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NEW – Club Timed Run
On Sat 5th July there will be an informal timed run for club members starting and finishing in the bottom car park for Moel Famau. The route (unmarshalled) will be straight up to the top of Moel Famau and back down to the top car park and then back to the bottom car park. This will be good for people new to fell racing and also to experienced fell racers who want to compete against other club members. This could become a regular event if popular so that people can try and beat their previous times too. It will start at 9.30am. Those wishing to join the club are welcome to come along, there will be a selection of club vests to try on as well. Free club sticker to the first 4 who hand over £5!! great!
Upcoming Races
29th June Runfest Wales, Rhyl – 5k, 10k, half and full marathon
29th June Llandudno Triathlon
5th July 2pm Moel Siabod, Capel Curig 5.4miles / 2300ft
12th July Tal y Fan, Rowen, Conwy 8 miles / 2880ft
16th July 7.30pm Druid Race, Llanferres 5miles / 1200ft
19th July Snowdon Race (10m)
23rd July 7.30pm Green Green Grass of Home, Llangynhafal 4.5miles / 1500ft
26th July 2pm Push up the Pincyn, Clawddnewydd 6.2 miles / 1300ft
Back by popular demand.
Dash in the Dark series – 2014
Night time trail race at Coed Llandegla.
Many thanks to Ben and Tim for organising the Dash in the Dark series in the past and One Planet Adventure for supporting us.
From what we’ve heard, everyone enjoyed themselves over the last few years races so we have decided to continue the series.
Please see here or the CRR facebook page for info – dates to be announced soon soon.
The Beast is Back.
Following a 2 year hiatus Race up the Beast is back.
The pub will be open serving drinks and snacks.
WED 8 Race up the Beast (*) AS 7.2km/458m 4.5miles/1500ft PM
Details: 7.15 pm £4.00 on day only.
Venue: Miners Arms, Maeshafn. 2 miles out of Mold, 1 mile off A494. Limited parking.
Age limit: Over 16
Records: Karl Steinegger 36:44 2016 Hayley Evans 46:35 2018
Dash in the Dark 3 – CANCELLED
Yet again the weather has forced us to cancel this weeks Dash in the Dark race. 67mph winds forecast and there is a huge risk of trees coming down in the forest. The centre will be closed all day Friday. This is not our decision but the centres.
Dash in the Dark 2 – 14th Jan 2022.
Short notice
Only 50 max participants!
Pre-registration only!
No spectators.
No entry on the day
Registration on the night will be from 6pm. You will need to pay £4, collect your number, sign the race declaration usually found on the entry form. Race start is 7pm prompt!
Usual kit will be required. Waterproof / Windproof top, Hat, Gloves, Headtorch, studded shoes advised.
Please use the cafe afterwards, hot drinks and cake being served, the centre is opening just for us and with it being a small group we’d like it to be worth their while. This will be a smaller, low key event. Masks MUST be worn inside when not seated please. Hand gel is available.
No prize giving -sorry folks.
WE ARE BACK.
FRIDAY, 5 NOVEMBER 2021 AT 19:00
Dash in the Dark race 1
100 max participants.
Enter by emailing gaz_jag@hotmail.com with your Name, Address, Age, Sex, Emergency contact number.
UPDATE 2021
October 2020
We don’t need to explain that it’s been a strange year. The situation regarding our sport has been unclear, at best, over summer, and since the initial lockdown restrictions began being lifted, then new restrictions came along, the situation has not helped our race organising at all. Ultimately, as you will have guessed, there have been cancellations, delays, postponements, and all manner of complication in between.
The current situation is that we have decided to cancel all Fell races races for 2020 and also the Dash in the Dark series 2020 / 2021.
We are meeting on a Tuesday eve, occasionally on a Thursday, following the all the local and Welsh COVID-19 lockdown rules and guidance.
Fingers crossed that we can get back to some normality for 2021.
CRR.
All races are cancelled until further notice, and subject to the latest Government guidance and restrictions.
Dash in the Dark is Back
Friday 8th Nov 2019. Friday 6th Dec 2019 and Friday 17th Jan 2020
THE original and BEST night time trail race series.
Hopefully see you there.
SAT 27 Push-Up-The-Pincyn (*) BS 10km/396m 6.2miles/1300ft LK/PM
Details: 2.00 pm £5.00 on day only (entry to show and race inclusive)
Venue: Clawddnewydd, Denbighshire, LL152NA (GR SJ 085527). In conjuction with village show and the BIG bale.
Age limit: Over 16 No junior race
Records: Jez Brown 44.38 2011 Andrea Rowlands 48.58 2011
Organiser: Neil Coppack 01824 750666 07946627149 coppack_penllwyn@hotmail.com
WED 24 The Green Green Grass of Home (*) AS 8km/457m 5miles/1500ft PM
Details: 7.30 pm £4.00 on day only. Allow 15mins to get to start
Venue: Golden Lion Inn, Llangynhafal, near Denbigh (GR 129633).
Age limit: Over 16
Records: Karl Steinegger 38.39 2016 Laura Riches 47.37 2017
Organiser: Tony Benton 07788 803165 tonybenton@btinternet.com
WED 10 The Druid (*) BS 8km/366m 5miles/1200ft PM
Details: 7.30 pm £4.00 on day only
Venue: Druid Inn, Llanferres (on A494, west of Mold, GR 188605). Limited parking. Please car share.
Age limit: Over 16
Records: Adam Peers 30.41 2010 Laura Bestow 38.33 2010
Organiser: Gareth Jaggard 07810 808884 gaz_jag@hotmail.com www.clwydianrangerunners.co.uk
The Beast – Wednesday 5th June at 7.15.
** Please note – Grippy off-road shoes will be required for tonight’s race – the course is very slippy due to the recent rain. Thank You **
WED 6 Race up the Beast (*) AS 7.2km/458m 4.5miles/1500ft PM
Details: 7.15 pm £4.00 on day only
Venue: Miners Arms, Maeshafn. 2 miles out of Mold, 1 mile off A494. Limited parking.
Age limit: Over 16
Records: Karl Steinegger 36:44 2016 Hayley Evans 46:39 2016
Organiser: Dan Hurst 07713161660 clwydianrangerunners@hotmail.com
Clwydian Range Runners presents The Beast 2019
The Dash in the Dark series 2018_19.
Its back !
Put the dates in the diary and see you there. The best fun you could have for £4.
Wed 6th June 2018
Race up the Beast – 7.15 start from The Miners Arms, Maeshafan. 7.2Km / 458m £4 on the day.
**limited parking so please car share **
Sat 28th April 2018
Llanganhafal Loop – 1:00pm Golden Lion , Llangynhafal LL16 4LN 7.6Km / 4.7 Miles. £4 on day
Wed 9th May 2018
Ysgol Dinas Bran – Llangollen. 7:15pm 6.9Km / 4.3 miles. £4 on day.
DASH IN THE DARK – 2017 / 18
The dash in the dark series is back for 2017.
Friday 10th Nov 2017
Friday 1st Dec 2017
Friday 19th Jan 2018.
This year’s Clwydian Hills Fell Race (22nd Oct) will include races for U16 & U18 age categories for the first time. Both these races will be top of grade for distance and are both AS rated. The races start with the main field before turning off at CP1 & CP2 respectively for the summit of Moel Famau and returning via the normal descent route. Both routes run on good tracks and paths and will be partially marked in respect of the age categories. As for the main race the checkpoints will be marshalled by the local Mountain Rescue team.
Entry fee will be £2 – you will get a race coaster and there will be small prizes for winners. All young racers will be chaperoned from finish back to the village hall if required (free big baby sitting 😉 if you want to run the main race. Village hall is warm, dry, fully staffed with our wonderful support team with hot drinks and as much cake as you can eat. Oh yes and free WIFI….!!!! (Best value teens day out in October on the planet!)
For more details on the U16 & U18 races please see the page
http://www.clwydianfellrace.org/?page_id=439
Cilcain Mountain Race
August Bank Holiday Monday 1.00p.m.
Race Marshals: John Heppenstall, tel. 01352 742284. Registration 11.00 –
The Moel Fammau Mountain Race is over a distance of approximately 4.5 miles, and the winner usually takes about half an hour to complete it. There are various prizes including outright winner, local winner, ladies winner, etc.
Entry costs £6.00. Click here for an ADULT entry form –
There is also a Juniors Race with classes for ages from 6 to 15 year olds.
http://cilcainshow.org.uk/page30.html
Trail Race up the Beast – 2017 – POSTPONED !
UPDATE
Due to an electrical problem the Miners Arms pub in Maeshafan will be shut for repairs for 7 days.
As we don’t have race HQ we have decided to postpone the race by two weeks.
The new date is Wednesday 21st June, start time 7:15 pm.
Sorry for any inconvenience caused and we hope to see you on the 21st, ready to tackle the Beast.
Happy Running
Dash in the Dark Series 2016
It’s that time of year again to prepare for the Dash in the Dark series of night time, off road running races held at Llandegla Forest.
Dig your head torches out and come along to join us for what is always an enjoyable, social evening with refreshments provided by the staff of the One Planet Adventure Mountain bike centre.
Please find attached an updated poster but essentially the dates are as follows:
Friday 11th November 2016
Friday 9th December 2016
Friday 13th January 2017
6pm registration for a 7pm start, please arrive early to avoid a last minute rush. £4 on the night only and please remind yourselves of the kit required. Waterproof / Windproof top, hat, gloves and a torch, ideally a head torch with at least 2hrs good lighting. Fell / trail shoes advised, road trainers are not acceptable. Hope to see you soon, Gareth Jaggard
This Wednesday, 8th June 2016, is ‘The Beast’ trail race from Maeshafan.
The distance is 7.5Km with 430m of ascent.
Registration 5:30 onwards in the Miners Arms pub – Maeshafan. Race starts at 7 .15pm.
£4 entry on the day – with any proceeds given to Charity, not like some races that charge £23 each just to make lots of profit !!
Also thank you to John Morris who has organised this race for the past many years and for letting CRR take it over.
Excalibur Marathon, Half Marathon & 10Km race. Saturday May 21st. The Clwydian Range.
Excalibur A5 Flyer 2016 – UPDATED
Dash in the Dark 3 – THIS FRIDAY.
22nd January 2016– Dash in the Dark – Race 3. distance 6.5km
Regrettably we have had to make the decision to postpone the Dash in the Dark race this evening.
Despite the valiant efforts of the OPA staff, the car park and visitors centre should be open later today, but the access road remains untreated and has a significant covering of ice and snow this morning.
With more snow forecast later today, and the temperatures set to drop below freezing this evening, it would be irresponsible to continue with the race.
We would have liked for the race to have gone ahead but with the access roads into the forest itself being closed, vehicular rescues will not be possible, so any assistance will be a long way off if required. In other words, if we had an accident out on the trail, we could not ensure correct treatment was available.
Please keep an eye on the website for updates as we plan to hold the race on Friday 22nd January instead.
A new race for spring 2016 , to mark the opening of the new 10Km off road trail route at Coed Llandegla.
Come along and check out the course.
11th December 2015– Dash in the Dark – Race 2. distance 6.5km
1st November 2015 – Clwydian Hills.
14.4Km 915m 11:00am Cilcain Village Hall (NEWSAR)
27th November 2015– Dash in the Dark – Race 1. distance 6.5km
11th December 2015 – Dash in the Dark – Race 2. distance 6.5km
2016
15th January 2016 – Dash in the Dark – Race 3. distance 6.5km
8th June 2016 – Trail race up the Beast.
7.2Km 458m 7:15pm The Miners Arms, Maeshafan.
2015
10th June 2015 – Trail race up the Beast.
7.2Km 458m 7:15pm The Miners Arms, Maeshafan.
17th June 2015 – Hotfoot up Famau.
5.5Km 366m 7:30pm Moel Famau top car park.
15th July 2015 – The Druid.
8Km 366m 7:30pm The Druid, Llanferres.
25th July 2015 – Push up the Pincyn.
10Km 396m 2:00pm Clawddnewydd village show.
5th August 2015 – Ponderosa.
6.4Km 289m 7:00pm Ponderosa Cafe, Horseshoe pass.
31st August 2015 – Moel Famau (Cilcain Show)
7.4Km 392m 1:00pm Cilcain nr Mold.
19th September 2015 – King John’s Castle
7.4Km 265m 11:00am Raven Inn Llanarmon yn lal.
1st November 2015 – Clwydian Hills.
14.4Km 915m 11:00am Cilcain Village Hall (NEWSAR)
23rd January – Dash in the Dark – Race 3. distance 6km
1st March – Cloud Nine Challenge
A scenic and challenging off-road race from Congleton to Bosley Cloud (1125’) and back, via
the ancient Bridestones (c 2000 BC). Organised by CONGLETON HARRIERS under FRA rules.
Cloud Nine Hill Race 2015 Information Form V5 (1)
5th December – Dash in the Dark – Race 2. distance 6km
23rd January – Dash in the Dark – Race 3. distance 6km
2nd November – Clwydian Hills Race. 9 miles, 3000ft.
7th November – Dash in the Dark – Race 1. distance 6km.
5th December – Dash in the Dark – Race 2. distance 6km
23rd January – Dash in the Dark – Race 3. distance 6km
North Wales Cross Country League, 2014/15
19th October – British Fell & Hill Relays, Middleton. CRR have a team entered for this event.
25-26th October – The OMM. Cheviots – Northumberland. Several CRR members competing this year.
2nd November – Clwydian Hills Race. 9 miles, 3000ft.
7th November – Dash in the Dark – Race 1. 6km.
5th December – Dash in the Dark – Race 2. 6km
23rd January – Dash in the Dark – Race 3. 6km
North Wales Cross Country League, 2014/15
4th October – Treborth Track, Bangor.
18th October – Colwyn Bay.
29th November – Ysgol Morgan Llwyd, Wrexham.
31st January – National Sports Centre, Telford.
7th February – Marches School, Oswestry.
3rd Club Timed Run – Sunday 6th September at 09:30 – Free
The next timed run for club members will take place on Saturday 6th September at 9.30am. As before it will start at the bottom car park for Moel Famau and the route will take you to the top of Moel famau and back down to the top car park before finishing back in the bottom car park. It is 3.4 miles and the course records are 27min36 for the men and 37min41 for the ladies. We will be in the car park from around 9.15am. Any queries please let us know.
Upcoming Races
23rd August Tryfan Downhill Dash
24th August Cnicht 4.5miles 1850ft
24th August Flint Triathlon
25th August 1pm Moel Famau, Cilcain 4.6miles/1286ft
30th August Maesgwm Muddle, Llanberis 8.7miles 2789ft
British Athletics Fell & Hill Relay Championship 2014.
Sunday 19 October 2014 – Middleton Fells, East Cumbria. LA6 2LZ
10am start, 5pm presentation http://www.britishfellrelay.org.uk/
2014 North Wales XC Championships
Men’s Start 2:45pm. Ladies Start 2pm.
(Venues will be confirmed asap). Please check at http://www.northwalesxc.com/fixturesvenues.htm
4th October – Treborth Track, Bangor.
18th October – St Davids College, Llandudno.
29th November – Ysgol Morgan Llwyd, Wrexham.
31st January – National Sports Centre, Telford.
7th February – Marches School, Oswestry.
2nd Club Timed Run – Sunday 3rd August at 09:30 – Free
Club timed run. Sunday 3rd August, 09:30, at the bottom car park, Moel Famau. The route (unmarshalled) will be straight up to the top of Moel Famau and back down to the top car park and then back to the bottom car park. This will be good for people new to fell racing and also to experienced fell racers who want to compete against other club members.
Open to club members only or those wishing to join. There will be a selection of club vests to try on as well.
Thanks, Charlotte.
Arenig Fawr fell race. 3rd August 2014 at 13:00. Entry fee: £4
Race statistics: Distance 13km, climb 1000m, (8 miles, 3300ft); Category AM
The race is tough and NOT suitable for novices and requires good navigational skills. A reconnaissance is recommended. The route is flagged from the start up to the foot of the gully (1.3km) and from the gate at CP6 to the finish (0.5km). The flagged sections are compulsory. The rest of the route is unmarked and offers the possibility of route choices.
The race starts and finishes at the disused Arenig quarry, elevation 350m. The route follows an uphill quarry track for 1200m to a height of 470m. It then crosses a stone wall and climbs up a steep gully and emerges onto a grassy hillside. The gully can be avoided by skirting round the crags to the right, see figure 1 and map.
Yiannis Tridimas – race organiser
The. 0151 7272615; Mob. 07795558451
The Dash in the Dark series is back !
Friday 7th Nov 2014
Friday 5th Dec 2014
Friday 23rd Jan 2014
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NEW – Club Timed Run
On Sat 5th July there will be an informal timed run for club members starting and finishing in the bottom car park for Moel Famau. The route (unmarshalled) will be straight up to the top of Moel Famau and back down to the top car park and then back to the bottom car park. This will be good for people new to fell racing and also to experienced fell racers who want to compete against other club members. This could become a regular event if popular so that people can try and beat their previous times too. It will start at 9.30am. Those wishing to join the club are welcome to come along, there will be a selection of club vests to try on as well. Free club sticker to the first 4 who hand over £5!! great!
Upcoming Races
29th June Runfest Wales, Rhyl – 5k, 10k, half and full marathon
29th June Llandudno Triathlon
5th July 2pm Moel Siabod, Capel Curig 5.4miles / 2300ft
12th July Tal y Fan, Rowen, Conwy 8 miles / 2880ft
16th July 7.30pm Druid Race, Llanferres 5miles / 1200ft
19th July Snowdon Race (10m)
23rd July 7.30pm Green Green Grass of Home, Llangynhafal 4.5miles / 1500ft
26th July 2pm Push up the Pincyn, Clawddnewydd 6.2 miles / 1300ft
Back by popular demand.
Dash in the Dark series – 2014
Night time trail race at Coed Llandegla.
Many thanks to Ben and Tim for organising the Dash in the Dark series in the past and One Planet Adventure for supporting us.
From what we’ve heard, everyone enjoyed themselves over the last few years races so we have decided to continue the series.
Please see here or the CRR facebook page for info – dates to be announced soon soon.
The Beast is Back.
Following a 2 year hiatus Race up the Beast is back.
The pub will be open serving drinks and snacks.
WED 8 Race up the Beast (*) AS 7.2km/458m 4.5miles/1500ft PM
Details: 7.15 pm £4.00 on day only.
Venue: Miners Arms, Maeshafn. 2 miles out of Mold, 1 mile off A494. Limited parking.
Age limit: Over 16
Records: Karl Steinegger 36:44 2016 Hayley Evans 46:35 2018
Dash in the Dark 3 – CANCELLED
Yet again the weather has forced us to cancel this weeks Dash in the Dark race. 67mph winds forecast and there is a huge risk of trees coming down in the forest. The centre will be closed all day Friday. This is not our decision but the centres.
Dash in the Dark 2 – 14th Jan 2022.
Short notice
Only 50 max participants!
Pre-registration only!
No spectators.
No entry on the day
Registration on the night will be from 6pm. You will need to pay £4, collect your number, sign the race declaration usually found on the entry form. Race start is 7pm prompt!
Usual kit will be required. Waterproof / Windproof top, Hat, Gloves, Headtorch, studded shoes advised.
Please use the cafe afterwards, hot drinks and cake being served, the centre is opening just for us and with it being a small group we’d like it to be worth their while. This will be a smaller, low key event. Masks MUST be worn inside when not seated please. Hand gel is available.
No prize giving -sorry folks.
WE ARE BACK.
FRIDAY, 5 NOVEMBER 2021 AT 19:00
Dash in the Dark race 1
100 max participants.
Enter by emailing gaz_jag@hotmail.com with your Name, Address, Age, Sex, Emergency contact number.
UPDATE 2021
October 2020
We don’t need to explain that it’s been a strange year. The situation regarding our sport has been unclear, at best, over summer, and since the initial lockdown restrictions began being lifted, then new restrictions came along, the situation has not helped our race organising at all. Ultimately, as you will have guessed, there have been cancellations, delays, postponements, and all manner of complication in between.
The current situation is that we have decided to cancel all Fell races races for 2020 and also the Dash in the Dark series 2020 / 2021.
We are meeting on a Tuesday eve, occasionally on a Thursday, following the all the local and Welsh COVID-19 lockdown rules and guidance.
Fingers crossed that we can get back to some normality for 2021.
CRR.
All races are cancelled until further notice, and subject to the latest Government guidance and restrictions.
Dash in the Dark is Back
Friday 8th Nov 2019. Friday 6th Dec 2019 and Friday 17th Jan 2020
THE original and BEST night time trail race series.
Hopefully see you there.
SAT 27 Push-Up-The-Pincyn (*) BS 10km/396m 6.2miles/1300ft LK/PM
Details: 2.00 pm £5.00 on day only (entry to show and race inclusive)
Venue: Clawddnewydd, Denbighshire, LL152NA (GR SJ 085527). In conjuction with village show and the BIG bale.
Age limit: Over 16 No junior race
Records: Jez Brown 44.38 2011 Andrea Rowlands 48.58 2011
Organiser: Neil Coppack 01824 750666 07946627149 coppack_penllwyn@hotmail.com
WED 24 The Green Green Grass of Home (*) AS 8km/457m 5miles/1500ft PM
Details: 7.30 pm £4.00 on day only. Allow 15mins to get to start
Venue: Golden Lion Inn, Llangynhafal, near Denbigh (GR 129633).
Age limit: Over 16
Records: Karl Steinegger 38.39 2016 Laura Riches 47.37 2017
Organiser: Tony Benton 07788 803165 tonybenton@btinternet.com
WED 10 The Druid (*) BS 8km/366m 5miles/1200ft PM
Details: 7.30 pm £4.00 on day only
Venue: Druid Inn, Llanferres (on A494, west of Mold, GR 188605). Limited parking. Please car share.
Age limit: Over 16
Records: Adam Peers 30.41 2010 Laura Bestow 38.33 2010
Organiser: Gareth Jaggard 07810 808884 gaz_jag@hotmail.com www.clwydianrangerunners.co.uk
The Beast – Wednesday 5th June at 7.15.
** Please note – Grippy off-road shoes will be required for tonight’s race – the course is very slippy due to the recent rain. Thank You **
WED 6 Race up the Beast (*) AS 7.2km/458m 4.5miles/1500ft PM
Details: 7.15 pm £4.00 on day only
Venue: Miners Arms, Maeshafn. 2 miles out of Mold, 1 mile off A494. Limited parking.
Age limit: Over 16
Records: Karl Steinegger 36:44 2016 Hayley Evans 46:39 2016
Organiser: Dan Hurst 07713161660 clwydianrangerunners@hotmail.com
Clwydian Range Runners presents The Beast 2019
The Dash in the Dark series 2018_19.
Its back !
Put the dates in the diary and see you there. The best fun you could have for £4.
Wed 6th June 2018
Race up the Beast – 7.15 start from The Miners Arms, Maeshafan. 7.2Km / 458m £4 on the day.
**limited parking so please car share **
Sat 28th April 2018
Llanganhafal Loop – 1:00pm Golden Lion , Llangynhafal LL16 4LN 7.6Km / 4.7 Miles. £4 on day
Wed 9th May 2018
Ysgol Dinas Bran – Llangollen. 7:15pm 6.9Km / 4.3 miles. £4 on day.
DASH IN THE DARK – 2017 / 18
The dash in the dark series is back for 2017.
Friday 10th Nov 2017
Friday 1st Dec 2017
Friday 19th Jan 2018.
This year’s Clwydian Hills Fell Race (22nd Oct) will include races for U16 & U18 age categories for the first time. Both these races will be top of grade for distance and are both AS rated. The races start with the main field before turning off at CP1 & CP2 respectively for the summit of Moel Famau and returning via the normal descent route. Both routes run on good tracks and paths and will be partially marked in respect of the age categories. As for the main race the checkpoints will be marshalled by the local Mountain Rescue team.
Entry fee will be £2 – you will get a race coaster and there will be small prizes for winners. All young racers will be chaperoned from finish back to the village hall if required (free big baby sitting 😉 if you want to run the main race. Village hall is warm, dry, fully staffed with our wonderful support team with hot drinks and as much cake as you can eat. Oh yes and free WIFI….!!!! (Best value teens day out in October on the planet!)
For more details on the U16 & U18 races please see the page
http://www.clwydianfellrace.org/?page_id=439
Cilcain Mountain Race
August Bank Holiday Monday 1.00p.m.
Race Marshals: John Heppenstall, tel. 01352 742284. Registration 11.00 –
The Moel Fammau Mountain Race is over a distance of approximately 4.5 miles, and the winner usually takes about half an hour to complete it. There are various prizes including outright winner, local winner, ladies winner, etc.
Entry costs £6.00. Click here for an ADULT entry form –
There is also a Juniors Race with classes for ages from 6 to 15 year olds.
http://cilcainshow.org.uk/page30.html
Trail Race up the Beast – 2017 – POSTPONED !
UPDATE
Due to an electrical problem the Miners Arms pub in Maeshafan will be shut for repairs for 7 days.
As we don’t have race HQ we have decided to postpone the race by two weeks.
The new date is Wednesday 21st June, start time 7:15 pm.
Sorry for any inconvenience caused and we hope to see you on the 21st, ready to tackle the Beast.
Happy Running
Dash in the Dark Series 2016
It’s that time of year again to prepare for the Dash in the Dark series of night time, off road running races held at Llandegla Forest.
Dig your head torches out and come along to join us for what is always an enjoyable, social evening with refreshments provided by the staff of the One Planet Adventure Mountain bike centre.
Please find attached an updated poster but essentially the dates are as follows:
Friday 11th November 2016
Friday 9th December 2016
Friday 13th January 2017
6pm registration for a 7pm start, please arrive early to avoid a last minute rush. £4 on the night only and please remind yourselves of the kit required. Waterproof / Windproof top, hat, gloves and a torch, ideally a head torch with at least 2hrs good lighting. Fell / trail shoes advised, road trainers are not acceptable. Hope to see you soon, Gareth Jaggard
This Wednesday, 8th June 2016, is ‘The Beast’ trail race from Maeshafan.
The distance is 7.5Km with 430m of ascent.
Registration 5:30 onwards in the Miners Arms pub – Maeshafan. Race starts at 7 .15pm.
£4 entry on the day – with any proceeds given to Charity, not like some races that charge £23 each just to make lots of profit !!
Also thank you to John Morris who has organised this race for the past many years and for letting CRR take it over.
Excalibur Marathon, Half Marathon & 10Km race. Saturday May 21st. The Clwydian Range.
Excalibur A5 Flyer 2016 – UPDATED
Dash in the Dark 3 – THIS FRIDAY.
22nd January 2016– Dash in the Dark – Race 3. distance 6.5km
Regrettably we have had to make the decision to postpone the Dash in the Dark race this evening.
Despite the valiant efforts of the OPA staff, the car park and visitors centre should be open later today, but the access road remains untreated and has a significant covering of ice and snow this morning.
With more snow forecast later today, and the temperatures set to drop below freezing this evening, it would be irresponsible to continue with the race.
We would have liked for the race to have gone ahead but with the access roads into the forest itself being closed, vehicular rescues will not be possible, so any assistance will be a long way off if required. In other words, if we had an accident out on the trail, we could not ensure correct treatment was available.
Please keep an eye on the website for updates as we plan to hold the race on Friday 22nd January instead.
A new race for spring 2016 , to mark the opening of the new 10Km off road trail route at Coed Llandegla.
Come along and check out the course.
11th December 2015– Dash in the Dark – Race 2. distance 6.5km
1st November 2015 – Clwydian Hills.
14.4Km 915m 11:00am Cilcain Village Hall (NEWSAR)
27th November 2015– Dash in the Dark – Race 1. distance 6.5km
11th December 2015 – Dash in the Dark – Race 2. distance 6.5km
2016
15th January 2016 – Dash in the Dark – Race 3. distance 6.5km
8th June 2016 – Trail race up the Beast.
7.2Km 458m 7:15pm The Miners Arms, Maeshafan.
2015
10th June 2015 – Trail race up the Beast.
7.2Km 458m 7:15pm The Miners Arms, Maeshafan.
17th June 2015 – Hotfoot up Famau.
5.5Km 366m 7:30pm Moel Famau top car park.
15th July 2015 – The Druid.
8Km 366m 7:30pm The Druid, Llanferres.
25th July 2015 – Push up the Pincyn.
10Km 396m 2:00pm Clawddnewydd village show.
5th August 2015 – Ponderosa.
6.4Km 289m 7:00pm Ponderosa Cafe, Horseshoe pass.
31st August 2015 – Moel Famau (Cilcain Show)
7.4Km 392m 1:00pm Cilcain nr Mold.
19th September 2015 – King John’s Castle
7.4Km 265m 11:00am Raven Inn Llanarmon yn lal.
1st November 2015 – Clwydian Hills.
14.4Km 915m 11:00am Cilcain Village Hall (NEWSAR)
23rd January – Dash in the Dark – Race 3. distance 6km
1st March – Cloud Nine Challenge
A scenic and challenging off-road race from Congleton to Bosley Cloud (1125’) and back, via
the ancient Bridestones (c 2000 BC). Organised by CONGLETON HARRIERS under FRA rules.
Cloud Nine Hill Race 2015 Information Form V5 (1)
5th December – Dash in the Dark – Race 2. distance 6km
23rd January – Dash in the Dark – Race 3. distance 6km
2nd November – Clwydian Hills Race. 9 miles, 3000ft.
7th November – Dash in the Dark – Race 1. distance 6km.
5th December – Dash in the Dark – Race 2. distance 6km
23rd January – Dash in the Dark – Race 3. distance 6km
North Wales Cross Country League, 2014/15
19th October – British Fell & Hill Relays, Middleton. CRR have a team entered for this event.
25-26th October – The OMM. Cheviots – Northumberland. Several CRR members competing this year.
2nd November – Clwydian Hills Race. 9 miles, 3000ft.
7th November – Dash in the Dark – Race 1. 6km.
5th December – Dash in the Dark – Race 2. 6km
23rd January – Dash in the Dark – Race 3. 6km
North Wales Cross Country League, 2014/15
4th October – Treborth Track, Bangor.
18th October – Colwyn Bay.
29th November – Ysgol Morgan Llwyd, Wrexham.
31st January – National Sports Centre, Telford.
7th February – Marches School, Oswestry.
3rd Club Timed Run – Sunday 6th September at 09:30 – Free
The next timed run for club members will take place on Saturday 6th September at 9.30am. As before it will start at the bottom car park for Moel Famau and the route will take you to the top of Moel famau and back down to the top car park before finishing back in the bottom car park. It is 3.4 miles and the course records are 27min36 for the men and 37min41 for the ladies. We will be in the car park from around 9.15am. Any queries please let us know.
Upcoming Races
23rd August Tryfan Downhill Dash
24th August Cnicht 4.5miles 1850ft
24th August Flint Triathlon
25th August 1pm Moel Famau, Cilcain 4.6miles/1286ft
30th August Maesgwm Muddle, Llanberis 8.7miles 2789ft
British Athletics Fell & Hill Relay Championship 2014.
Sunday 19 October 2014 – Middleton Fells, East Cumbria. LA6 2LZ
10am start, 5pm presentation http://www.britishfellrelay.org.uk/
2014 North Wales XC Championships
Men’s Start 2:45pm. Ladies Start 2pm.
(Venues will be confirmed asap). Please check at http://www.northwalesxc.com/fixturesvenues.htm
4th October – Treborth Track, Bangor.
18th October – St Davids College, Llandudno.
29th November – Ysgol Morgan Llwyd, Wrexham.
31st January – National Sports Centre, Telford.
7th February – Marches School, Oswestry.
2nd Club Timed Run – Sunday 3rd August at 09:30 – Free
Club timed run. Sunday 3rd August, 09:30, at the bottom car park, Moel Famau. The route (unmarshalled) will be straight up to the top of Moel Famau and back down to the top car park and then back to the bottom car park. This will be good for people new to fell racing and also to experienced fell racers who want to compete against other club members.
Open to club members only or those wishing to join. There will be a selection of club vests to try on as well.
Thanks, Charlotte.
Arenig Fawr fell race. 3rd August 2014 at 13:00. Entry fee: £4
Race statistics: Distance 13km, climb 1000m, (8 miles, 3300ft); Category AM
The race is tough and NOT suitable for novices and requires good navigational skills. A reconnaissance is recommended. The route is flagged from the start up to the foot of the gully (1.3km) and from the gate at CP6 to the finish (0.5km). The flagged sections are compulsory. The rest of the route is unmarked and offers the possibility of route choices.
The race starts and finishes at the disused Arenig quarry, elevation 350m. The route follows an uphill quarry track for 1200m to a height of 470m. It then crosses a stone wall and climbs up a steep gully and emerges onto a grassy hillside. The gully can be avoided by skirting round the crags to the right, see figure 1 and map.
Yiannis Tridimas – race organiser
The. 0151 7272615; Mob. 07795558451
The Dash in the Dark series is back !
Friday 7th Nov 2014
Friday 5th Dec 2014
Friday 23rd Jan 2014
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NEW – Club Timed Run
On Sat 5th July there will be an informal timed run for club members starting and finishing in the bottom car park for Moel Famau. The route (unmarshalled) will be straight up to the top of Moel Famau and back down to the top car park and then back to the bottom car park. This will be good for people new to fell racing and also to experienced fell racers who want to compete against other club members. This could become a regular event if popular so that people can try and beat their previous times too. It will start at 9.30am. Those wishing to join the club are welcome to come along, there will be a selection of club vests to try on as well. Free club sticker to the first 4 who hand over £5!! great!
Upcoming Races
29th June Runfest Wales, Rhyl – 5k, 10k, half and full marathon
29th June Llandudno Triathlon
5th July 2pm Moel Siabod, Capel Curig 5.4miles / 2300ft
12th July Tal y Fan, Rowen, Conwy 8 miles / 2880ft
16th July 7.30pm Druid Race, Llanferres 5miles / 1200ft
19th July Snowdon Race (10m)
23rd July 7.30pm Green Green Grass of Home, Llangynhafal 4.5miles / 1500ft
26th July 2pm Push up the Pincyn, Clawddnewydd 6.2 miles / 1300ft
Back by popular demand.
Dash in the Dark series – 2014
Night time trail race at Coed Llandegla.
Many thanks to Ben and Tim for organising the Dash in the Dark series in the past and One Planet Adventure for supporting us.
From what we’ve heard, everyone enjoyed themselves over the last few years races so we have decided to continue the series.
Please see here or the CRR facebook page for info – dates to be announced soon soon.