Thank you for your interest in our event. The below is a summary of the event instructions. If you have entered the race, other details will be included in your race pack.

The event is sponsored by the Llanelli Star and is also supported by Carmarthenshire County Council.

The race will be held under UK Athletics rules.

There will be no entries on the day.

RACE PACKS - (all packs have now been despatched). The packs will contain the race number and event instructions.

To minimise any delays please be AT LEAST 1 HOURS EARLY.

The start and finish is on the Festival Fields in the Millennium Coastal Park (also event headquarters).

Parking will be at the Llanelli Festival Fields car park. Parking is free; however all parking of vehicles is at the owner’s risk.

Toilet facilities will be provided at the event. Participants should bring a change of clothing and waterproof clothing in case of poor weather.

The run will start at approximately 9:00am and will take place in a safe traffic free environment within the beautiful and scenic Millennium Coastal Path. The event will be marshalled and first aid cover will be provided by St. John Ambulance.

At the start please ensure your starting position matches your pace – i.e. slower runners must position themselves towards the back of the field.

A CUT OFF TIME OF 6 HOURS WILL APPLY.

The course will be mostly on tarmac surface with some dirt track included and is considered flat with a few mild undulations. There will be mile markers and water stations on route. Toilets will be available on the course. Water will also be provided at the finish.

There will be frequent water stations but there will be no energy drink stations for this year. The water staions will be at (APPROX) 3.5 - 6.5 - 9.25 - 12.25 - 15.25 - 18.25 - 21 and 23.5 miles and at the finish.The water will be supplied in 330 ml bottles with sports caps.

There will be professional photographers at the event – don’t forget to give a smile when passing the camera especially at the finish (if possible).

Due to the time of the year and the fact that the run is along an exposed coastline, it is advisable to bring suitable clothing to possibly wear during the run, to safeguard against the possible conditions.

There are 4 categories for both male and female participants. Senior (below 40 years) V40, V50 and V60 for the men, senior (below 35 years) V35, V45 and V55 for the women.

Prizes will be awarded to the winners of each category. Trophies will be awarded to the first three to finish in each of the categories. There will be an event memento for all finishers.

The race number is supplied as part of the race pack. Numbers must be worn on the front – please supply your own safety pins.

There will be an announcement 5 minutes prior to the start of the event; when participants must report to the start line of their event. A safety de-brief will be given at this time. At the race finish participants are encouraged to leave the finish area as quickly as possible.

THE RACE TIMING CHIP IS DISPOSABLE ... therefore there is no need to return them at the end of the reace.

Winning race results will be provided at the prize giving ceremony soon after the main event has finished. All other race results will be posted onto the event web site.

There will be light refreshments available at the event to include teas, coffees, soft drinks and light snacks.

Please remember you are responsible for your own safety for the duration of the event.

For further information, please CONTACT US.