| Where: | Tywyn, Wales starting and finishing at Talyllin 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 locomotive, following roughly the same route alongside the runners, on a journey to Abergynolwyn and back. The course begins and ends at the Talyllin Railway station and while the train naturally 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.
Helpful Hints
In 2024 it should be on Saturday 17th August.
Click here for the event website:https://www.racethetrain.com
And here for the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/racethetraintywyn/
Photo by Michael Warren. Thanks to Tim Cockin for drawing my attention to this event!
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