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Organiser's Description

 The Sirhowy Challenge is a 10-mile multi-terrain race that climbs 1500ft to Machen Trig Point!  

Join us for our iconic event, taking in a scenic, challenging loop of the Sirhowy valley and the surrounding area. 

Please note: due to ongoing works, it is likely the route will change. Once the route has been confirmed, it will be shared on our social media pages and website.  

All participants must be over the age of 17 on race day. Entry fees are £12.00 for UK Athletics registered runners and £14.00 for non-affiliated runners. There is a small booking fee 

Welsh Athletics Race Licence applied for under UKA Rules.

All finishers will receive a drinks token.

The race awards ceremony will be held at The Progressive Club, Ynysddu.  

Prizes for: 

  • First Male and Female 

  • First Male and Female Vet 

  • First Male and Female Super Vet 

  • First Male and Female Team (3 to score) 

Race HQ will be at the Ynysddu Hotel which is just a short walk to the start line.  

Toilet facilities are available at the Progressive Club, Ynysddu  

Entries close on 30 April 2025. There are just 200 places available, so don't miss out! Race day information will be emailed to all participants before the race.  

Race numbers can be collected from the registration desk on race day.   

All running abilities are welcome, however the course is undulating and unsuitable for wheelchair athletes. We will ask you for a predicted race time on registration, this is to help us plan locations and timing of our volunteers. 

Once entered there are no cancellations or deferrals. If you wish to transfer your place to another runner you can do so via your Entry Central login before 30 April 2025. 

What are you waiting for? Sign up now! 

No headphones other than bone conducting headphones are permitted.

Distance is approximate

You agree that we may publish your Personal Information as part of the results of the Event and may pass such information to the governing body or any affiliated organisation for the purpose of insurance, licences or for publishing results either for the event alone or combined with or compared to other events. Results may include (but not be limited to) name, any club affiliation, race times, occupation and age category.

 

 

Prices

UntilDiscounted*Standard
30 Apr 2025 22:00£12.00£14.00

*Discounted for members of any of WA WA SA EA

To sign-up for this event, the Service Fee is 4% (min 50p) for each sign-up

Dates and Status

Date: 04/05/2025

10:00:00 - 13:00:00

Status: Open

Total Places: 200

Places Available: ??

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Organiser

Michael Heare
 

Ynysddu Hotel Ynysddu Caerphilly NP11 7JW