Big Welsh Trail is on track
This weekend sees the inaugural Big Welsh Trail at Coed Llandegla in Denbighshire on Saturday 1st of June, with organisers Always Aim High Events confident that the event will showcase trail running in this part of Wales – and establish an event with a big future.
Both a half marathon and 10km route have been devised by top trail and mountain running international Rob Samuel, in some stunning and awe inspiring trails through the 650 hectares of this beautiful forest.
Coed Llandegla is already a mecca for mountain bikers and walkers, and with its proximity to the Welsh/English border it is set to provide an accessible and fantastic backdrop to this exciting new event.
Regarding the route, Rob states:
“The trail is mainly forest tracks and beautiful single track trails. All off road (except for about 100m of tarmac), the half marathon route also includes a lovely run along part of the Offa’s Dike trail. We specifically designed the route with ‘runner enjoyment’ in mind and the constant changing nature of the route, along with some challenging elevations, will ensure runners leave Llandegla exhilarated this Saturday”.
Over 300 trail runners from across Wales and the North West of England will embark on the race and Always Aim High Events’ Tim Lloyd is expecting a big day:
“Trail running is booming in the UK at the moment and it’s a reflection of the popularity of the sport that we have exceeded our expectations in terms of entries for the Big Welsh Trail. I think runners will be surprised just how beautiful and challenging a location Llandegla is – the variety of terrain is simply stunning.”
As well as running the stunning course, the entry fee also includes a unique commemorative race t-shirt, a commemorative bespoke medal, electronic chip timing, live acoustic music, BBQ and refreshments at the finish line.
Tim continues:
“We are very grateful to the team at Coed Llandegla and all of the brand partners that have helped make this exciting new event happen. Runners can expect the same great organisation and atmosphere that pervades all of our Always Aim High Events, and the environment and accessibility in and around Llandegla means that the event should only get bigger from here.”
Online entries to the Big Welsh Trail are open until midnight Thursday May 30th, 2013 and entries will also be taken on the day at the One Planet Adventure centre, Llandegla until 11.30am.
Further info via the Big Welsh Trail website
