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The Glynneath Five originated in 1986. It was supposed to be the Neath Valley Race – held at Glynneath. A Five Mile road race was set up by Arthur Phillips, an experienced runner.
The race is different to other races – it encourages all types of runners – from beginners to international class runners. It is a Race and Fun Run combined.
The BEST runners in Wales ...
have run on this 5 mile, undulating course – Richard Gardiner, Marc and Lewys Hobbs, Martin Rees (world class 50+ runner) who has won the race 6 times.
A race for All
Absolute beginners are welcome and can win a prize – Improvers Trophies (beating last year's time). This is unique in a Road Race in South Wales.
Keep it in the Family
Father and Son, Father and Daughter, Mother and Son, Mother and Daughter, Husband and Wife Trophies are part of the 100 plus extensive prize list on offer
LATEST EVENT NEWS
EVENT RESULTS
For a full set of 2011 results ...
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THE GLYNNEATH 5 MILE IS 25 YEARS OLD
This famous event is 25 years old in 2011. An extra specail event promisses to be even more special for this very important occasion. Details of the event and occasion will appear here soon ...
EVENT REPORT
For the 2010 Event Report ... CLICK HERE
Pictures of the 2010 event will appear here soon ....
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