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ARCHIVED RACE: Roman Run 2012 @ Cyfarthfa Castle Museum, Brecon Road, Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, UK on 25 August 2012
Race Info & Description
Race Information:
- Event Name: Roman Run 2012
- Distance (Miles): 16
- Date: 25 August 2012
- Start Time: 12.00
- Venue: Cyfarthfa Castle Museum, Brecon Road
- Best Time (Men): 1:37:31
- Best Time (Women): 1:56:00
- Organised By: Jayne Overbury
- Race Website: Click Here.
Race Facilities
- Has Toilets? Yes
- Has Changing Facilities? Yes
- Has Water Stations? Yes
- Has Prizes / Awards? Yes
Race Description
Every year for the past 30 years the Tydfilians (a charitable organization) and with the assistance of the Mayor’s office organize the ‘Roman Run’
“Re-started in 1980 to commemorate The Martyr of Tydfil 1600 years ago. Follow the route between Forts of the Roman Legions stationed in Wales. Test yourself against the elements as your Forefathers did 1600 years ago. 16 Miles of historical, challenging and scenic route ranging from 500 ft to 1500 ft above sea level”.
This year the event is taking place on Saturday 25th August 2012 it starts at 12.00 Noon in Silver Street, Brecon running over the Brecon Beacons and ending at Cyfarthfa Castle Museum. Buses will be provided from Cyfarthfa Castle car park to take runners to the start of the race in Brecon.
Race Venue and Map
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Race Location:
- Venue: Cyfarthfa Castle Museum, Brecon Road
- Town/City: Merthyr Tydfil
- State/County:
- Country: UK
- Postcode / Google Map Co-ordinates: CF47 8RE
- How to Find Start Line: Silver Street, Brecon
- Nearest Parking: Cyfarthfa Castle Museum
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Race Entry
Race Entry
- Entry Fee: £20
- Enter on Day: Yes
- Online Entry:

- Postal Entry: Yes
- Closing Date: 17/08/2012
- Entry Limit: No
- Entry Contact / Race Secretary: Mayors Office, Civic Centre, Castle Street, Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8AN (01685) 725320, jayne.overbury@merthyr.gov.uk
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Race Results
Race Results
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& Nicola Gething of Parc Bryn Bach R.C.!