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.
Enter here: https://my.raceresult.com/199649/registration
2019 RESULTS: https://my7.raceresult.com/131726/results?lang=en
Race overview
- Scenic, accurately measured and certified 5 Mile race route, Welsh/UK Athletics Race Permit No. 2019-38867
- Category Prizes / 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
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): £11
Unaffiliated: £13
Race limit is 150 runners
Minimum age is 15 years of age on race day.
Race memento
TBC
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. Currently (May 2022) this charge for parking is not in place, the parking is currently free.
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 link: https://my.raceresult.com/199649/results
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 | Nicola Jukes | Parc Bryn Bach RC | 32:35 |
| Female V35-44 | Bethan Cambourne | 39:27 | |
| Female V45-54 | Nicola Jukes | Parc Bryn Bach RC | 32:35 |
| Female V55-64 | Kath Jervis | Parc Bryn Bach RC | 45:21 |
| Female V65+ | Brenda Avery | Chepstow Harriers | 41:24 |
| Female Team | Parc Bryn Bach RC | ||
| Male | Daniel Bodman | Aberdare AAC | 27:33 |
| Male V34-44 | Lee Gwyn | 34:18 | |
| Male V45-54 | Robert White | Buxton AC | 28:33 |
| Male V55-64 | Peter Coles | Pontypridd Roadents AC | 31:33 |
| Male V65+ | Neil Lloyd | Parc Bryn Bach RC | 34:49 |
| 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.
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The scenic 20 Miler and 10 Miler races set on the Taff Trail in the heart of the Welsh Valleys - Race HQ is Rhydycar Leisure Centre, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 1UT
Results here: https://my.raceresult.com/188816/results
Photos here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/sandomenicorrc/albums
San Domenico will continue to follow UK Athletics and UK Government advice concerning COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
Race overview
- Scenic, accurately measured and certified 20 Mile and 10 Mile race routes, Welsh/UK Athletics Race license: 2022-42253
- Category Prizes / First Aid Provision & Water stations
- 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
- Note that there is no baggage storage available
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 cut-off time, at 10 miles we will operate a 2 hours 15 minutes course closure.
Entry Limit
20 Miler - 200
10 Miler - 200
Entries close: when race is full or 6PM Friday 11th March 2022, whichever is the sooner.
Entries on day: there will be entries on the day
Entry Cost
20 Miler
Affiliated: £20.00
Un-affiliated: £22.00
EOD: £25.00 - CASH OR CARD PAYMENTS ONLY - NO CHEQUES
10 Miler
Affiliated: £12.00
Un-affiliated: £14.00
EOD: £15.00 - CASH OR CARD PAYMENTS ONLY - NO CHEQUES
Race Route and map
Using the improved, faster 2019 / 2020 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 (20 Miler) - 300ft climb / 300ft drop (10 Miler)
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 (20 Miler entrants only) will also be available at some of the water stations.
Due to the 2-lap course there are three water stations which you pass multiple times:
Water stations – distance in miles:
1 / 5.7 / 7.72 (gels) / 10 / 11 / 13.28 (gels) / 15.3 / 15.7 / 17.72 (gels) / Finish
Prize presentations and results
Prizes will be presented to the winners shortly after they cross the finish line.
Results will be emailed to all competitors and also posted on the San Domenico website as soon as possible after the race: www.sandomenico.uk
Results available here: https://my.raceresult.com/188816/results
2020 RESULTS: https://my.raceresult.com/139085/results
Race categories, team competitions and course records
Race categories - subject to number of entrants in each category.
Female - 1st, 2nd, 3rd.
1st in each of the following age categories - FV35, FV45, FV55, FV65+.
20 Miler only - Team prize - First 3 runners to count - based on accumulative time.
Male - 1st, 2nd, 3rd.
1st in each of the following age categories - MV35, MV45, MV55, MV65+.
20 Miler only - Team prize - First 3 runners to count - based on accumulative time.
Course records - 20 Miler
| Category |
Athlete | Club | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female |
Elizabeth Dimond | Lliswerry Runners |
02:10:44 (2020) |
| Female V35-44 | Louise Flynn | Unaffiliated | 02:18:40 (2019) |
| Female V45-54 | Chris Webb | Swansea Harriers | 02:36:06 (2020) |
| Female V55-64 | Jane Ogilvie |
Brackla Harriers |
02:43:49 (2020) |
| Female V65+ | Brenda Evans | Pontypridd Roadents AC |
03:32:58 (2019) |
| Male | Dan Bodman |
Pontypridd Roadents AC | 01:52:24 (2020) |
| Male V35-44 | Jamie Vanstone |
Pontypridd Roadents AC | 01:57:24 (2020) |
| Male V45-54 | Robin Phillips |
Westbury Harriers |
02:09:38 (2020) |
| Male V55-64 | Anthony Ballance |
Westbury Harriers |
02:15:06 (2020) |
| Male V65+ | Robert Lewis |
Unaffiliated | 02:50:39 (2019) |
Course records - 10 Miler
| Category | Athlete | Club | Time |
| Senior Female | Stephanie Davies | Pontypridd Roadents AC | 01:13:35 (2019) |
| Female V35-44 | Amy Edwards | Rhondda Valley Runners | 01:16:27 (2019) |
| Female V45-54 | Ceri Jones | Aberdare Valley AAC | 01:14:08 (2020) |
| Female V55-64 | Mary Anthony | TROTS | 01:17:13 (2019) |
| Female V65+ | Rose Thomas | Rhayader AC | 01:32:31 (2020) |
| Senior Male | Joseph Reardon | Aberdare Valley AAC | 00:55:00 (2020) |
| Male V35-44 | Simon Lewis | Pontypridd Roadents AC | 00:53:48 (2020) |
| Male V45-54 | Christopher Walker | Wells City Harriers | 00:57:43 (2020) |
| Male V55-64 | Haydn Hartnell | Parc Bryn Bach RC | 01:07:47 (2019) |
| Male V65+ | No record set |
Credits
Photos - © 2018, 2019, 2020 Johnny Lam.