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Winner Stanley Charles - Clwydian RR

Second placed Steve Gilliland - Bro Dysynni

Third placed Kate Bailey - Meirionnydd RC
Saturday saw a break in the wet weather as a small but enthusiastic band of runners tackled one of the steepest shortest courses in the calendar.

For once Steve Gilliland didn't have it all his own way as Stanley Charles of Clwydian Range Runners scrambled up the hill along the weaving undulating summit path down through the lush green forest paths to the Afon Mawddach and up stream along the bank to the Tyn-y-Groes picnic field finish in a new record time of 16:41.

Steve cruised home in second place a few seconds later in 17:36 but the performance of the day came from Ladies Winner Kate Bailey who took third place with a new record ladies time of 19:28.

      MOUNTAIN RUNNING NEWS
 Tyn-y-Groes Hill Race  Wed 26th December

   SLIDESHOW      Results

The Boxing Day version of this race took place in its usual format (fancy dress optional) with walkers setting out immediately after the runners. Conditions were reasonably mild with a breeze at the top. Title picture shows Steve Gilliland leading Matthew Roberts towards the top but not being able to stand the sight of those pink tights any longer Matt moved into the front to become eventual winner of the 2.5mile race in 20:04. Steve was second in 20:32 with Paul Jenkinson of Eryri claiming 3rd place for the second year running in 22:13. Fastest lady was Tina MacDonnell of Eryri in 30:43.
Free Hot soup, rolls and mincepies were provided in the Tyn-y-Groes Hotel amidst continual liquid replenishment and a spot raffle for Charity raised £120.92 for Ukraine Humanitarian Aid

Last years ladies winner Lucy (not running because of a severe case of pregnancy) provided this slideshow

 

                                      Boxing Day Tyn-y-Groes Hill Race

Once more the Hill Race takes place on 26th December at 12 noon. Entry is free and for the runners there's soup, roll and mince pies afterwards which can be washed down with drinks at the Tyn-y-Groes Hotel. Fancy dress is optional! and the event is open to runners of 14 and over.

BOXING DAY

TYN Y GROES HILL RACE

 

RHEDEG MYNYDD           FELL RUN

 Wednesday/Dydd Mercher, Dec/Rhagfyr 26th/ed 2007

Start/Cychwyn 12.00 noon Tyn-y-Groes, Ganllwyd, Gwynedd

Bydd y Tyn y Groes yn agor am 11.00

The Tyn y Groes is open from 11.00am

 

   2.5 miles/milltir, esgyn 700 feet ascent

Yn Gyntaf rhedeg cyn 1925/First run before 1925

Revived in summer 2005                   Dim Gwobrau/ No Prizes

 Festive run around the Tyn y Groes Hill Race Course, Timed.

Rhedeg sosial o gwmpas cwrs Rhiw Tyn y Groes

Entry/Tal: Free/Di Dal

 www.brodysynniac.com  www.wfra.org.uk   www.tynygroes.com  

 

 Bob Chilton  onygena@onetel.com     01341440611

The original race went in an almost straight line from the Tyn-y-Groes Hotel crossing

a bridge (no longer existing) and straight up a steep slope to the summit of Mynydd Penrhos and back again. Tree planting and safety considerations do not permit the use of the old route but the new route preserves the essence of the old .

The Boxing day race  starts from the bus stop outside the Tyn-Groes Hotel  goes down to the picnic site and climbs very steeply, levels out for an undulating winding stretch with a slight gain in height to the summit, then declines slowly at first then more steeply before crossing a minor road and finally following the riverbank  upstream through the picnic site and up the path to the finish at the bus stop outside the hotel.

The route will be marked or taped and marshalled at key points.

 Running shoes (preferably fell shoes) are recommended. The terrain is slippy and rugged in parts. First aid cover in Tyn-y-Groes.

We request that you bring your fell kit just in case the weather is severe enough to make it necessary. Walkers welcome and start immediately after runners.

 

                        

Trefnwr/Organiser  Bob Chilton, Hendre Berfedd, Hermon, Dolgellau, Gwynedd LL40 2LW

 

 

 

Tyn-y-Groes Hill Race

One of the main events of the year is the Tyn-y-Groes Hill Race which was resurrected by local runners after 25 years gap in 2005. The race can be traced back some 74 years from an old hotel registration book which referred to the somewhat tortuous challenge of running up and down a very steep hill The main race is held annually in late June for over 14's only and is repeated in less serious fashion on Boxing day as a free entry festive run (over 14's only), but is also open to walkers of all ages who start immediately after the runners. In both cases entry is on the day and further details are found on www.brodysynniac.co.uk or www.wfra.org.uk

This years event took place on Saturday 30th June at 12 noon and these are the results