Royal Welsh Trail Running Festival returns this May

There will be a new competitive edge at this year’s event to be held on on Saturday, May 18, as Wales’ fastest athletes battle it out on the trails of the Mid Wales countryside to be crowned Welsh Trail Running Champion at the Welsh Championships for 10K Trail, which also incorporates the Welsh Masters and Inter Regional Trail Running Championships.

The 10K race will be the main feature of the revamped event. The action will begin with a fast paced 3K race, before the next generation get their chance to shine in the one mile trail race which is open to families.

Matt Newman, Run 4 Wales chef executive, said: “The Royal Welsh Trail Running Festival continues to grow year on year, and 2018 promises to be the biggest and best yet. Almost 1,000 runners took in the stunning scenery in the heart of Wales back in May, and we cannot wait to welcome even more runners when the new-look Royal Welsh Smallholding & Countryside Festival makes its debut to showcase the best of Wales this spring.

“The added competitive element will bring a new level of excitement to the event. Not only will festival goers get the chance to sample the best produce Wales has to offer, but now they will be able to get a glimpse of the fastest runners from all corners of the country.”

Competitors will be chip-timed as they cross the start and finish line to deliver the most accurate timings possible, while family and friends can track their progress on the Run 4 Wales smartphone app. The 10K race and half marathon will now have separate starts in a new and improved start and finish area, located next to a revamped race village.

Entries are now open, with an ‘early bird’ entry offer available until Wednesday, March 20 – giving runners the chance to save £4 on the cost of their entry. Sign up for the Llanelwedd event at www.rwtrailrunningfestival.co.uk