POSTPONED <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n We have been in touch with One Planet Adventure and unfortunately the centre is closed for the next few days due to heavy snow and damage to the trees \/ limited access to the trails. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The trails are blocked and this means that safety vehicle access is not available in the woods should there be a problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n sign on from 6pm, Race starts at 7pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dash in the Dark 2 \u2013 6th Dec 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n We have been in touch with One Planet Adventure and the centre is staying open for the race tomorrow evening, please keep an eye on the situation and be safe!<\/p>\n\n\n\n sign on from 6pm, Race starts at 7pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n https:\/\/weather.metoffice.gov.uk\/forecast\/gcmvcmvfm#?date=2024-12-06<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The legendary Dash in the Dark series returns this month. see below for details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Friday 3rd November 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Friday 1st December 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Friday 5th January 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Details: <\/strong>7.00 pm \u00a34 EOD only <\/p>\n\n\n\n Registration on the night will be from 6pm. You will need to pay \u00a34, collect your number, sign the race declaration usually found on the entry form. Race start is 7pm Prompt!<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Race up the Beast – Maeshafan Wed 7th June.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Hi. The miners pub is closed for a refurbishment. Please note , there WILL NOT BE ANY TOILETS.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Please park considerately and not across peoples drives – lift share if possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thanks. Dan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n location here: The legendary Dash in the Dark series returns this month. see below for details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n CRR-DASH-2022-full-info<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Following a 2 year hiatus Race up the Beast is back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The pub will be open serving drinks and snacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n WED 8 Race up the Beast (*) AS 7.2km\/458m 4.5miles\/1500ft PM 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We’ve not had much luck this year just when we were hoping to get back to normality. Sorry folks Please spread the word.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Enter by emailing gaz_jag@hotmail.com<\/strong> with your Name, Address, Age, Sex, club, Emergency contact number. Oneplanet Adventure<\/p>\n\n\n\n PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY! Registration on the night will be from 6pm. You will need to pay \u00a34, collect your number, sign the race declaration usually found on the entry form. Race start is 7pm Prompt!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Usual kit required. Waterproof \/ Windproof top, Hat, Gloves, Headtorch, studded shoes advised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No prize giving -sorry folks. We may look to do an overall series prize giving in January if we make it that far.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Next race will be 3rd Dec<\/strong> and 14th Jan<\/strong>. Entries will be released after each race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “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”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “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”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “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”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “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”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We don\u2019t need to explain that it\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The current situation is that we have decided to cancel all<\/strong> Fell races races for 2020 and also the Dash in the Dark series 2020 \/ 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We are meeting on a Tuesday eve, occasionally on a Thursday, following the all the local and Welsh COVID-19 lockdown rules and guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fingers crossed that we can get back to some normality for 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n CRR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n All races are cancelled until further notice, and subject to the latest Government guidance and restrictions.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Dash in the Dark is Back<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Friday 8th Nov 2019. Friday 6th Dec 2019 and Friday 17th Jan 2020<\/p>\n\n\n\n THE<\/strong> original and BEST<\/strong> night time trail race series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n CRR DASH 2019 full info<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Hopefully see you there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SAT 27 Push-Up-The-Pincyn<\/strong> (*) BS 10km\/396m 6.2miles\/1300ft LK\/PM WED 24 The Green Green Grass of Home<\/strong> (*) AS 8km\/457m 5miles\/1500ft PM WED 10 The Druid<\/strong> (*) BS 8km\/366m 5miles\/1200ft PM The Beast – Wednesday 5th June at 7.15.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n ** 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 **<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n WED<\/strong> 6<\/strong> Race up the Beast (*) AS<\/strong> 7.2km\/458m 4.5miles\/1500ft PM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Details:<\/strong> 7.15 pm \u00a34.00 on day only Age limit:<\/strong> Over 16<\/p>\n\n\n\n Records<\/strong>: Karl Steinegger 36:44 2016 Hayley Evans 46:39 2016<\/p>\n\n\n\n Organiser:<\/strong> Dan Hurst 07713161660 clwydianrangerunners@hotmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Clwydian Range Runners presents The Beast 2019<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Dash in the Dark series 2018_19.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Its back !<\/p>\n\n\n\n Put the dates in the diary and see you there. The best fun you could have for \u00a34.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/a> CRR DASH 2018 full info<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Wed 6th June 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Race up the Beast – 7.15 start from The Miners Arms, Maeshafan. 7.2Km \/ 458m \u00a34 on the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n **limited parking so please car share **<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sat 28th April 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Llanganhafal Loop – 1:00pm Golden Lion , Llangynhafal LL16 4LN <\/strong> 7.6Km \/ 4.7 Miles. \u00a34 on day<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wed 9th May 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Ysgol Dinas Bran – Llangollen. 7:15pm 6.9Km \/ 4.3 miles. \u00a34 on day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n DASH IN THE DARK – 2017 \/ 18<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The dash in the dark series is back for 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Friday 10th Nov 2017<\/p>\n\n\n\n Friday 1st Dec 2017<\/p>\n\n\n\n Friday 19th Jan 2018.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/a>CRR DASH 2017 full info<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Cilcain Mountain race 2017<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n This year\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Entry fee will be \u00a32 \u2013 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\u2026.!!!! (Best value teens day out in October on the planet!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n For more details on the U16 & U18 races please see the page Cilcain Mountain Race<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n August Bank Holiday Monday 1.00p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Race Marshals: John Heppenstall, tel. 01352 742284. Registration 11.00 – 12.30 on the day, or register online atrace@cilcainshow.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Entry costs \u00a36.00. Click here for an ADULT entry form <\/a>– You can return it by email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There is also a Juniors Race<\/a> with classes for ages from 6 to 15 year olds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n http:\/\/cilcainshow.org.uk\/page30.html<\/p>\n\n\n\n Trail Race up the Beast – 2017 – POSTPONED !<\/p>\n\n\n\n UPDATE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Due to an electrical problem the Miners Arms pub in Maeshafan will be shut for repairs for 7 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As we don\u2019t have race HQ we have decided to postpone the race by two weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The new date is Wednesday 21st June, start time 7:15 pm. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Sorry for any inconvenience caused and we hope to see you on the 21st<\/sup>, ready to tackle the Beast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Happy Running<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dash in the Dark Series 2016<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Please find attached an updated poster<\/a> but essentially the dates are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Friday 11th November 2016 6pm registration for a 7pm start, please arrive early to avoid a last minute rush. \u00a34 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<\/p>\n\n\n\n This Wednesday, 8th June 2016, is \u2018The Beast\u2019 trail race from Maeshafan.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The distance is 7.5Km with 430m of ascent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Registration 5:30 onwards in the Miners Arms pub – Maeshafan. Race starts at 7 .15pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00a34 entry on the day \u2013 with any proceeds given to Charity, not like some races that charge \u00a323 each just to make lots of profit !!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Also thank you to John Morris who has organised this race for the past many years and for letting CRR take it over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Excalibur Marathon, Half Marathon & 10Km race. Saturday May 21st. The Clwydian Range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Excalibur A5 Flyer 2016 – UPDATED<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Dash in the Dark 3 – THIS FRIDAY.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 22nd January 2016\u2013 Dash in the Dark<\/strong> \u2013 Race 3<\/em>. distance 6.5km<\/p>\n\n\n\n CRR DASH 2015 full<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Regrettably we have had to make the decision to postpone the Dash in the Dark race this evening.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Please keep an eye on the website for updates as we plan to hold the race on Friday 22nd January instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A new race for spring 2016 , to mark the opening of the new 10Km off road trail route at Coed Llandegla.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Come along and check out the course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n dash in the daylight <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 11th December 2015\u2013 Dash in the Dark<\/strong> \u2013 Race 2<\/em>. distance 6.5km<\/p>\n\n\n\n CRR DASH 2015 full<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 1st<\/sup> November 2015 \u2013 Clwydian Hills.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 14.4Km 915m 11:00am Cilcain Village Hall (NEWSAR)<\/p>\n\n\n\n 27th<\/sup> November 2015\u2013 Dash in the Dark<\/strong> \u2013 Race 1<\/em>. distance 6.5km<\/p>\n\n\n\n CRR DASH 2015 full<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 11th<\/sup> December 2015 \u2013 Dash in the Dark<\/strong> \u2013 Race 2<\/em>. distance 6.5km<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2016<\/sup><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 15th<\/sup> January 2016 \u2013 Dash in the Dark<\/strong> \u2013 Race 3<\/em>. distance 6.5km<\/p>\n\n\n\n 8th<\/sup> June 2016 \u2013 Trail race up the Beast.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 7.2Km 458m 7:15pm The Miners Arms, Maeshafan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 10th<\/sup> June 2015 \u2013 Trail race up the Beast.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 7.2Km 458m 7:15pm The Miners Arms, Maeshafan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 17th<\/sup> June 2015 \u2013 Hotfoot up Famau.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 5.5Km 366m 7:30pm Moel Famau top car park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 15th<\/sup> July 2015 \u2013 The Druid.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 8Km 366m 7:30pm The Druid, Llanferres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 25th<\/sup> July 2015 \u2013 Push up the Pincyn.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 10Km 396m 2:00pm Clawddnewydd village show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 5th<\/sup> August 2015 \u2013 Ponderosa.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 6.4Km 289m 7:00pm Ponderosa Cafe, Horseshoe pass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 31st<\/sup> August 2015 \u2013 Moel Famau<\/strong> (Cilcain Show)<\/p>\n\n\n\n 7.4Km 392m 1:00pm Cilcain nr Mold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 19th<\/sup> September 2015 \u2013 King John\u2019s Castle<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 7.4Km 265m 11:00am Raven Inn Llanarmon yn lal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1st<\/sup> November 2015 \u2013 Clwydian Hills.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 14.4Km 915m 11:00am Cilcain Village Hall (NEWSAR)<\/p>\n\n\n\n 23rd January \u2013 Dash in the Dark<\/strong> \u2013 Race 3<\/em>. distance 6km<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1st March – Cloud Nine Challenge<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n A scenic and challenging off-road race from Congleton to Bosley Cloud (1125\u2019) and back, via Cloud Nine Hill Race 2015 Information Form V5 (1)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 5th<\/sup> December \u2013 Dash in the Dark<\/strong> \u2013 Race 2<\/em>. distance 6km<\/p>\n\n\n\n 23rd<\/sup> January \u2013 Dash in the Dark<\/strong> \u2013 Race 3<\/em>. distance 6km<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2nd<\/sup> November \u2013 Clwydian Hills Race. 9 miles, 3000ft.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 7th<\/sup> November \u2013 Dash in the Dark<\/strong> \u2013 Race 1<\/em>. distance 6km.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 5th<\/sup> December \u2013 Dash in the Dark<\/strong> \u2013 Race 2<\/em>. distance 6km<\/p>\n\n\n\n 23rd<\/sup> January \u2013 ![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.clwydianrangerunners.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/472159192_968545578654691_7064074010171813867_n.jpg\")
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so we have had to postpone race 3 – the new date is planned for 7th Feb 2025.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
however there is a \u2018Yellow Weather Warning\u2019 for wind.<\/p>\n\n\n\nDash in the Dark 2023\/24.<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Venue: <\/strong>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:<\/strong> Over 16<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/strong>Details:<\/strong> 7.15 pm \u00a34.00 on day only.
Venue: <\/strong>Miners Arms, Maeshafn. 2 miles out of Mold, 1 mile off A494. Limited parking.
Age limit: <\/strong>Over 16
Records: <\/strong>Karl Steinegger 36:44 2016 Hayley Evans 46:35 2018<\/p>\n\n\n\nDash in the Dark 3 – CANCELLED<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nDash in the Dark 2 – 14th Jan 2022.<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Only 50 max participants!
Pre-registration only!
No spectators.
No entry on the day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Registration on the night will be from 6pm. You will need to pay \u00a34, 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWE ARE BACK.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
FRIDAY, 5 NOVEMBER 2021 AT 19:00<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Dash in the Dark race 1<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
100 max participants.
Enter by emailing gaz_jag@hotmail.com with your Name, Address, Age, Sex, Emergency contact number.<\/p>\n\n\n\nUPDATE 2021<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
October 2020<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Details: 2.00 pm \u00a35.00 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<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Details: 7.30 pm \u00a34.00 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<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Details: 7.30 pm \u00a34.00 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<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Venue<\/strong>: Miners Arms, Maeshafn. 2 miles out of Mold, 1 mile off A494. Limited parking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Friday 9th December 2016
Friday 13th January 2017<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
the ancient Bridestones (c 2000 BC). Organised by CONGLETON HARRIERS under FRA rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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