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New Route Announced For The Great Welsh Races

Front Runner Events Limited are proud to release the NEW route for the Great Welsh Full and Half Marathon that will take place on Sunday 5th April 2020.  Runners will be delighted to hear that the race will be starting and finishing in the magnificent Pembrey Country Park. The 2020 race will be the fourth edition

RECORD NUMBER OF RUNNERS TURN OUT FOR THE GREATEST WELSH MARATHON TO DATE

The third edition of the Great Welsh Marathon & Half Marathon organised by Front Runner Events that took place on Sunday 14th April was hailed an overwhelming success, with a record number of runners taking on both sold-out races. Despite the windy Welsh weather, the runners taking on this year’s race were supported by hundreds

Everything You Need To Know To #BeYourBest At The Great Welsh Races

It’s marathon season once again and runners from across the UK and beyond are gearing up for South Wales’ oldest marathon, aptly named the Great Welsh Marathon. Taking place this Sunday (14th April) from the Festival Fields in Llanelli at 9am. Comprising of a full marathon as well as a half, participants will enjoy a

Honour The Half

Are you facing the challenge with Front Runner Events by signing up to run at one or all of our races? We want you to #BeYourBest as you hit the pavements in training and at our events. We want to help and educate our runners with some race day tips and compulsory rules. For 2019

Race Day Guide

What time does it Start? Where can I park? Is there a bag drop? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. With the Great Welsh Full & Half Marathon only a few weeks away, Race Packs have started arriving with our runners and it’s time to start planning everything for Race Day from travel and parking

Great Welsh Full & Half Marathon – Everything You Need To Know

As marathon season kicks off, runners from all over the UK and beyond are getting excited for the Great Welsh Marathon. South Wales’ oldest marathon takes place this Sunday (15th April) from Festival Fields in Llanelli at 9am. The race comprises of a full marathon as well as a half marathon. Strictly limited to 500

Top Tips For Race Week

You’ve done the hard work, you’ve put the miles in through the wind, rain and even snow over the last few months. It’s time to put the final preparations in place for Race Week and Race Day. Check out our top tips here to ensure you are Race ready: Mentally prepare Don’t stress, a lot of

London Marathon Hero Strikes Gold At The Great Welsh Marathon

Matt Rees, the London Marathon hero that won the hearts of the nation when he helped fellow runner David Wyeth cross the finish line at this years London Marathon came first yesterday (Sunday, 7th May) at South Wales’ only marathon.  The Great Welsh Marathon took place in Llanelli, starting at Festival Fields, taking runners along