Competitions

SATURDAY 29 APRIL 

PROVISIONAL START TIME: 11:00

LOCATION: Devils Bridge

RACE DESCRIPTION

The Red Kite Challenge is an established, annual series of running and walking events with the profits going to support our local hospital.

The 2023 race will again host the Welsh Trail Running Championships (Long) within the Half Marathon race. The U15, U18 & U20 races will also host the Welsh Championships.

Over the course of 18 years, The Red Kite Challenge have donated approximately £20,000 to Bronglais hospital, with last year’s collection going towards their chemotherapy unit appeal.

This race is organised by runners for runners and walkers of all abilities and ages.

PROVISIONAL START TIMES

• 11:00 Start of walk along 10km / half marathon route
• 11:15 Start of U13 race (about 3k)
• 11:15 Start of U15 race (about 5k)
• 11:15 Start of U18 race (about 6k)
• 13:00 Start of run along 10km route to include U20 male & female race inc. University Student Championships
• 13:00 Start of run along half marathon route

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Some races during the Red Kite Challenge will be used as Welsh trials. The U18 race will act as a trial for the WMRA International U18 Cup and the half marathon event will act as a trial for the Trail de Guerledan.

There will be prizes for seniors and masters in five year age groups in both the half marathon and 10km and team prizes for the half marathon. Prize winners will need to be at the presentation ceremony in order to collect their awards. There will also be a memento for all finishers in each event.

There will be race marshals, feed & water stations, a refreshment tent and first aid provision.