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TEST PAGE Race The Train

Every year we host 'Race the Highland Train' a 5km race from Dinas station to Caernarfon station.

22/07/2026

Train leaves the Dinas station at 8pm (and so do the racers)

*option to take the train from Caernarfon to Dinas at 7:30pm

£10 Affiliated / £12 Unaffiliated​​​​​

Limited Entries

No Entries on the night / Numbers non transferable

Free commemorative slate from Inigo Jones, Groeslon

Minimum age: 12 years old on day of race

This iconic 1 way 5K challenge is one of the most popular races in the North Wales racing calendar for many, many years.

A fast and furious run on the Lon Eifion Cycle trac from Dinas Station to Caernarfon Station.

Most start by taking the train from Caernarfon to Dinas at 7:30pm and then race it back when the train (and starting gun) sets off from Dinas at 8pm

Course records: 

  • Mathew Clowes 2012: 13m 44sec

  • Bronwen Jenkinson 2017: 16m 55sec

Cash prize for beating the record

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Age group prizes (both Male / Open and Female):

U16; U18; U40; O40; O50; O60; O65; O70; O75

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Juniors Race

Under 12s do not miss out on the fun!

Children can run a 1 mile race on the same course from Hendy Crossing starting at 7pm

Their bus leaves Caernarfon leaves Caernarfon to the start line at 6:30pm

£2 Entry Fee - this includes a goody bag and lots of fun!

*Limit of 40 runners

Please enter by sending email to eryri.harriers.races@gmail.com 

  • Name of child

  • Date of Birth

  • Affiliated Club (if aplicable) 

  • Parents name and contact details

Race Organiser on behalf of Eryri Harriers: Mike Blake

In partnership and with thanks to:

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© 2023 by Ian Edwards

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