A fast 5 miler set in a tranquil country park tucked away in the Darran Valley, two miles north of Bargoed.
A fast 5 miler set in a tranquil country park tucked away in the Darran Valley, two miles north of Bargoed. Built on the site of Ogilvie Colliery and its spoil tips, Ogilvie Colliery was the largest of the collieries in the Darran Valley and at its peak employed up to 1,500 men and boys. The first coal was raised in 1923 and the colliery closed in 1975. The colliery was the location for a 1973 episode of Dr Who, The Green Death, with Jon Pertwee.
2019 RESULTS: https://my7.raceresult.com/131726/results?lang=en
Sponsored by ASICS and MOTI, visit their website for details and store locations - www.mymoti.com
MOTI have kindly donated three spot prizes for us to present to three lucky runners - to the value of £50, £30 and £20.
A draw will take place during the race presentations based on race number, you have to be at the presentations to get the spot prize
We will be taking entries on the day - 08:15 to 09:15
Check the entry list here:
https://my3.raceresult.com/131726/participants
Race overview
- Scenic, accurately measured and certified 5 Mile race route, Welsh/UK Athletics Race Permit No. 2019-38867
- Category Prizes / Baggage area(at competitors own risk / First Aid Provision & Water stations / Post-race refreshments and food available to purchase in park cafe
- Race numbers are to be collected on the day / No entry fees can be refunded or deferred, even if the race is cancelled or re-schedule
- Unfortunately the course is not suitable for wheelchair athletes
- Headphones / Personal Stereos are not to be worn at this race as marshal's instructions must be obeyed at all times, people contravening this rule will face disqualification
Parc Cwm Darren venue video - well worth watching!
https://youtu.be/pB8nKmL4Uzg?t=22
Race Route and map
The improved 2019 course consists of two laps. Starting on the West side of the lake, you proceed South for 400m then turn North to do two laps of the park, before turning back in alongside the lake to fiish near the amphitheatre.
Certified, accurate course - No. 19/419
Entry costs
Affiliated (inc. RunBritain members): £10
Unaffiliated: £12
Race limit is 150 runners
Minimum age is 15 years of age on race day.
Race memento
Mug OR Travel Mug
Pre-race safety briefing information
You are responsible for being suitably fit and healthy to complete this event. Although all of the course is on a tarmac path or road, we do not have exclusive use of it so please observe the normal rules of traffic and obey any instructions given by the marshals. There are a number of anti-vehicle bollards in the centre of the path, please take care when passing these. If possible warn other runners of their presence. Unless otherwise directed by a marshal stay on the left hand side of the route. If you injure yourself or see anyone hurt please inform the nearest marshal. There will be first aid cover during the event. There are several access points where spectators can watch the race, please observe any instructions given by a marshal at these points.
Please note: Caerphilly council charge for parking at this venue, the cost is £3 for all day. Please ensure you have the correct change for the pay and display machine.
Are you fit to run?
It is the participants responsibility to ensure that they are physically fit to run and have adequately prepared themselves
Water stations
One water station is planned to be on the course and one at the finish.
Prize presentations and results
The awards ceremony will take place at race headquarters at around Noon. On race day, provisional results will be displayed at race headquarters as soon as available.
Results will also be posted on the San Domenico website as soon as possible after the race: www.sandomenico.uk
Race categories, team competitions and course records
Female - 1st, 2nd, 3rd.
1st in each of the following age categories - FV35, FV45, FV55, FV65+.
Male - 1st, 2nd, 3rd.
1st in each of the following age categories - MV35, MV45, MV55, MV65+.
Team prize - First 3 to count - based on finish position.
MOTI have kindly donated three spot prizes for us to present to three lucky runners - to the value of £50, £30 and £20.
A draw will take place during the race presentations based on race number, you have to be at the presentations to get the spot prize.
Course records
2018 records shown below - 2019 will have a slightly modified course.
| Category | Athlete | Club | TIme |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | Clara Evans | Cardiff AAC | 30:22 |
| Female V35-44 | Rachel Lewis | Parc Bryn Bach RC | 35:21 |
| Female V45-54 | Nicola Jukes | Parc Bryn Bach RC | 33:40 |
| Female V55-64 | Gillian Murphy | Les Croupiers RC | 44:47 |
| Female V65+ | Brenda Avery | Chepstow Harriers | 42:25 |
| Female Team | Parc Bryn Bach RC | ||
| Male | Samuel Richards | Pontypridd Roadents AC | 26:57 |
| Male V34-44 | Daniel Triggs | Neath Harriers AC | 28:17 |
| Male V45-54 | Adrian Lewis | Aberdare AAC | 30:03 |
| Male V55-64 | Peter Coles | Pontypridd Roadents AC | 32:32 |
| Male V65+ | Colin Dixon | Islwyn RC | 46:05 |
| Male Team | Pontypridd Roadents AC |
Directions
By bus: Service 1 - Bargoed to Merthyr, Service 4 - Bargoed to Tredegar.
By bike: Use the Darran Valley cycleway from Bargoed or Fochriw.
By car: The entrance is midway between Deri and Fochriw (to the north of Bargoed). Post code CF81 9NR
Credits
Photos - © 2018 Johnny Lam.
Sponsored by MOTI
Race sponsored by MOTI - www.mymoti.com
LATEST NEWS
MOTI have kindly donated three spot prizes for us to present to three lucky runners - to the value of £50, £30 and £20.
A draw will take place during the race presentations based on race number, you have to be at the presentations to get the spot prize.
Full race information can be found on fellrace.com - click on the image below to open the race information in a new window.
The scenic 20 Miler and 10 Miler races set on the Taff Trail in the heart of the Welsh Valleys
Rhydycar Leisure Centre, Merthyr Leisure Village, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 1UT
2020 RESULTS: https://my.raceresult.com/139085/results
LINK to race photos to follow..
COVID-19 (CoronoVirus) - THE RACE IS STILL ON.
San Domenico will continue to follow UK Athletics and UK Government advice concerning COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
By now everyone should be fully informed of events regarding Coronovirus, our countermeasures are as follows:
We are an entirely outdoor event.
No Handshaking.
Water Bottles at the water stations are sealed, not opened.
Water station marshals will be wearing medical latex gloves.
Do not take refreshments of any kind from anyone else.
None of our volunteers are symptomatic.
If you, as an entrant or spectator, are symptomatic do not attend the race.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
PARKING: You must follow the directions of the parking marshals, they will direct you to park in the public car park which is to the left of the leisure centre.
RACE HQ: Is not in the leisure centre, it is located to the right of the leisure centre main entrance (under the canopy).
START / FINISH: Located at the rear of the leisure centre, from registration walk around to the rear of the building.
Race overview
- Scenic, accurately measured and certified 20 Mile and 10 Mile race routes, Welsh/UK Athletics Race Permit applied for.
- Category Prizes / Baggage area(at competitors own risk / First Aid Provision & Water stations / Post-race refreshments and food available to purchase in leisure centre cafe
- Race numbers are to be collected on the day / No entry fees can be refunded or deferred, even if the race is cancelled or re-scheduled
- Unfortunately the course is not suitable for wheelchair athletes
- Headphones / Personal Stereos are not to be worn at this race as marshal's instructions must be obeyed at all times, people contravening this rule will face disqualification
Start Times / Cut-off Times
20 Miler - 09:30AM start
10 Miler - 09:30AM start
IMPORTANT NOTE: For the 20 miler there is a 4 hours 30 minutes cutoff time, at 10 miles we will operate a 2 hours 15 minutes course closure.
Entry Limit
20 Miler - 400
10 Miler - 100
Entries close: when race is full or 6PM Friday 13th March 2020, whichever is the sooner.
Entries on day: only if places are still available after pre-entries close.
Entry Cost
20 Miler
Affiliated: £20.00
Un-affiliated: £22.00
10 Miler
Affiliated: £12.00
Un-affiliated: £14.00
Race Route and map
Using the improved, faster 2019 course consisting of two laps for the 20 Miler. One lap for the 10 Miler.
Certified, accurate course - No. 18/123 and 18/122
Elevation - approx. 600ft climb / 600ft drop
Race memento
20 Miler: T-shirt
10 Miler: Race memento - buff
Pre-race safety briefing information
You are responsible for being suitably fit and healthy to complete this event. Although all of the course is on a tarmac path or road, we do not have exclusive use of it so please observe the normal rules of traffic and obey any instructions given by the marshals. There are a number of anti-vehicle bollards in the centre of the path, please take care when passing these. If possible warn other runners of their presence. Unless otherwise directed by a marshal stay on the left hand side of the route. If you injure yourself or see anyone hurt please inform the nearest marshal. There will be first aid cover during the event. There are several access points where spectators can watch the race, please observe any instructions given by a marshal at these points.
Are you fit to run?
It is the participants responsibility to ensure that they are physically fit to run and have adequately prepared themselves
Water stations
Several water /aid stations are planned to be on the course and one at the finish. The water will be in bottles not cups. Gels will also be available at some of the water stations.
Prize presentations and results
The awards ceremony will take place at race headquarters at around 12:30PM. On race day, provisional results will be displayed at race headquarters as soon as available.
Results will also be posted on the San Domenico website as soon as possible after the race: www.sandomenico.uk
Race categories, team competitions and course records
Female - 1st, 2nd, 3rd.
1st in each of the following age categories - FV35, FV45, FV55, FV65+.
Male - 1st, 2nd, 3rd.
1st in each of the following age categories - MV35, MV45, MV55, MV65+.
Team prize - First 3 runners to count - based on finish position. Male teams / female teams
Course records
2019 records (new course):
| Category | Athlete | Club | TIme |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | Louise Flynn | Unaffiliated | 02:18:40 |
| Female V35-44 | Louise Flynn | Unaffiliated | 02:18:40 |
| Female V45-54 | Chris Webb | Swansea Harriers | 02:44:30 |
| Female V55-64 | Fiona Davies | Pontypridd Roadents AC | 02:49:56 |
| Female V65+ | Brenda Evans | Pontypridd Roadents AC | 03:32:58 |
| Male | Oliver Williams | White Rock Runners | 01:56:50 |
| Male V34-44 | Tim Iveson | Built & District RC | 01:58:44 |
| Male V45-54 | Mike Tate | Port Talbot Harriers | 02:18:33 |
| Male V55-64 | Steve Davies | Pont-y-Pwl & District Runners | 02:24:05 |
| Male V65+ | Robert Lewis | Unaffiliated | 02:50:39 |
Credits
Photos - © 2018 & 2019 Johnny Lam.
Sponsored by ASICS and MOTI