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:
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Mathew Clowes 2012: 13m 44sec
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Bronwen Jenkinson 2017: 16m 55sec
Cash prize for beating the record
Age group prizes (both Male / Open and Female):
U16; U18; U40; O40; O50; O60; O65; O70; O75
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
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Name of child
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Date of Birth
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Affiliated Club (if aplicable)
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Parents name and contact details
Race Organiser on behalf of Eryri Harriers: Mike Blake
In partnership and with thanks to:
