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John’s water carriers came to the rescue at Rhos parkrun..
(Above) Welsh master, sports coach, and Rhos volunteer Joh Hatton John’s water carriers came to the rescue at Rhos parkrun Report by Don Hale donhaleblog.blogspot.com coastandcountry.blog *A hot date at all the North Wales parkruns last Saturday - this photo was taken at the Rhos on Sea event attended by nearly 500 runners and walkers. There were scorching temperatures around the region last Saturday morning for all the North Wales parkruns, with some events and volunteers in
Don Hale
6 days ago4 min read


North Wales quartet proud to run in the heat for Welsh Masters v England at the Shrewsbury 5k...
Welsh Masters Jonathan Kettle and Will Williams at the Shrewsbury 5k. North Wales quartet proud to run in the heat for Welsh Masters against England. Report by Don Hale donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2026 coastandcountry.blog Four very proud athletes from North Wales Road Runners competed as part of the Welsh Masters team in their match against England at the weekend during the Shrewsbury 5k Festival lap races. Jonathan Kettle, Steve Gardner, Cheryl Frost, and Will Williams all spo
Don Hale
6 days ago2 min read


Newport Harriers members shine at the recent Welsh Track and Field championships at Yate.
*Some of the talented Newport Harriers AC members after their success. Newport Harriers AC members shine at the recent Welsh T&F championships at Yate. Introduction by Don Hale. Photos and results courtesy of Newport Harriers. donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2026 coastandcountry.blog *Action round-up courtesy of Newport Harriers AC members. Well done to all at Newport Harriers following some great performances at the recent Welsh Masters Athletics track and field championships at Ya
Don Hale
Jul 101 min read


Repeat performance by one man and his child buggy at Rhos parkrun - plus NW results round-up.
*Josh Keogh was the first man back at Conwy parkrun. Repeat performance by one man and his child buggy at Rhos parkrun - plus NW results round-up. Report by Don Hale. Photos by Michael (Pat) Finnie, and others. donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2026 coastandcountry.blog It was very warm and very breezy for hundreds of runners and walkers at all North Wales parkruns last weekend, and the Llandrillo yn Rhos 5k event attracted another bumper attendance, where James Yarwood once again f
Don Hale
Jul 64 min read


Triathlon sprint success for veteran Kevin and GOG members
*Master veteran Kevin Slattery on the final lap of his 5k to win his age cat. Triathlon sprint success for veteran Kevin and GOG members Report by Don Hale. donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2026 coastandcountry.blog *Kevin Slattery Master veteran Kevin Slattery, the chairman of North Wales Road Runners, won his VM70 age category at the prestigious Llandudno Open Sprint Triathlon championships staged recently from the town’s promenade. Despite very warm and blustery conditions, whic
Don Hale
Jul 62 min read


A close finish at the blustery Felinheli 10k race in midweek
*Members of the North Wales Road Runners at the midweek Felinheli 10k - pictured l-r: Will Evans, Stuart Culverhouse, Hannah Griffith, Adam Lemalle, Steve Roberts and Kevin Slattery. A close finish at the blustery Felinheli 10k race in midweek donhaleblog.blog.com/2026 coastandcountry.blog It was very warm and windy for the challenging Felinheli 10k race in midweek, with three members of Meirionnydd RC finishing within the top four places overall. Tomos Roberts and team-ma
Don Hale
Jul 42 min read


Conwy parkrun returns to its original World Ranking course on 20/6/26.
Conwy parkrun returns to its original World Ranking course on 20/6/26. donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2026 coastandcountry.blog Urgent message from Conwy Run Director Bethan Wyn Roberts Hi Conwy parkrunners, I am delighted to confirm that as of the 20th June 2026, the start of Conwy parkrun will revert to the RSPB. There will be some minor alterations to the way we start our event until all current building work at the site has been cleared away. The RSPB car park will be open and
Don Hale
Jun 161 min read
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