The stunning trails and tracks of the world renowned Coed Y Brenin forest in the Snowdonia National Park is what attracted two Sarn Helen runners as they took on the tough challenge of the Half Marathon.
The highlight for Sarn Helen Running Club every year is the Welsh Castles Relay hosted and superbly organised by Les Croupiers Running Club in Cardiff.
The iconic Sarn Helen Hill Race took place on Sunday May 19th, it is probably one of the oldest races on the race calendar dating back to 1979. Aptly named after the old Roman Road, the route showcases rhe local stunning landscape highlighted by the Cambrian Hills. Whilst the weather conditions may have been perfect for spectators it definitely added another challenge to the already gruelling 16 miles that lay ahead for the 41 brave runners that took to the start line.
The Preseli Beast celebrated it’s 10th Anniversary on Saturday 11th May, a tough, scenic, circular off road/fell running race set in the heart of the stunning Preseli Hills and if it was not already challenging enough, to mark this milestone year an extra special hill was added known as the Wall of Death.
Congratulations to Rachel Stoddart on completing her 2nd Ultra out of 6 as she took part in the Heart of Wales Ultramarathon in Llanidloes with her beloved dog Percy. This is part of The Pegasus Slam 2024 Ultra Running Series.
A busy few weeks in the athletics community and Sarn Helen Runners were right in the thick of it!