| Where: | Tywyn, Wales starting and finishing at Talyllyn Wharf Station |
| When: | Saturday in mid August |
| Time: | From 9.30 am |
Race the Train is a cross-country running race where athletes attempt to reach the end of the course before the steam locomotive which follows roughly the same route alongside the runners, on a half-marathon journey to Abergynolwyn and back. The course begins and ends at the Talyllyn Railway station and while the train naturally of necessity follows the railway line, the runners encounter varied terrain on their course while the spectators shout encouragement to them from their carriages. The fastest runners and the train take about an hour and three quarters to complete the Rotary Challenge over a distance of 14 miles; there are several shorter races on the day including those for children. Entertainments and refreshments are available at the sports field next to the station, with prize giving during the evening. The historic railway was built to transport slate from the local quarries and is staffed nowadays by enthusiastic volunteers.
Helpful Hints
In 2024 it was on Saturday 17th August- 2025 date is yet to be confirmed but likely to be 16th. Entries and train tickets are available on the website link below- in 2024 train tickets for adults cost £18.
Parking is available at the nearby Primary School.
Click here for the event website:https://www.racethetrain.com
And here for the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/racethetraintywyn/
Thanks to Tim Cockin for drawing my attention to this event!
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