Huge Demand For Race Places
Just two week since registration opened for this year’s Nos Galan Road Races, over 850 places have already been snapped up!
Each year demand for places is great, but this year is the fastest that race categories have filled up in the history of the event.
Have you registered yet? Do it soon to avoid disappointment
This year marks the 58th anniversary of the New Year’s Eve event in Mountain Ash.
The Nos Galan Road Races are held each year in memory of legendary Welsh runner Guto Nyth Bran. It attracts 1,500 athletes of all ages and abilities from around the globe – and thousands more spectators.
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council and the Nos Galan Committee opened online registration for this year’s Nos Galan Road Races on September 6.
Each year a celebrity Mystery Runner represents the spirit of Guto Nyth Bran. Last year’s Nos Galan Mystery Runner was Colin Jackson CBE – but who will it be this year?
The annual event on Saturday, December 31, is organised by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council and the Nos Galan Committee.
The fun starts in the town centre at 4pm with the first of the children’s races. There will also be an elite race and the adult 5k fun run. Other attractions will include a spectacular fireworks display.
Cllr Ann Crimmings, chair of the Nos Galan Committee and Rhondda Cynon Taf Council Cabinet Member for Environment, Leisure and Culture, said: “The response for race places this year is reaching new heights.
“With three months to go until the event, it seems more and more people than ever before are already in a race – a race for a place.
“The message is simple, register now to take part to avoid any disappointment. Once we reach our capacity, registration will close. There will also be no race registration on the night.”
To be a part of the 2016 Nos Galan Road Races, register online
There is no charge for using a Debit Card, but a Bank charge of 2% will be added to all Credit Card transactions.
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