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ARCHIVED RACE: Nos Galan @ Mountain Ash Town Centre, Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales on 31 December 2012
Race Info & Description
Race Information:
- Event Name: Nos Galan
- Distance (KMs): 5km
- Distance (Miles): 3.1
- Date: 31 December 2012
- Start Time: 16.30
- Venue: Mountain Ash Town Centre
- Best Time (Men): 14mins 17secs
- Best Time (Women): 16mins 43secs
- Organised By: Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council
- Race Website: Click Here.
Race Facilities
- Has Toilets? Yes
- Has Changing Facilities? No
- Has Water Stations? No
- Has Prizes / Awards? Yes
Race Description
5km Race
The Nos Galan Races commemorate the Welsh runner Guto Nyth Bran and his legendary athletic prowess. Held annually on New Year’s Eve in Mountain Ash, in the Cynon Valley, South Wales, the Adults’ and Childrens’ Races follow a 5km route around the town.
Each year a famous sports personality, whose identity is kept secret until the night, takes part in the races – and this year will be no exception.
Race Venue and Map
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Race Location:
- Venue: Mountain Ash Town Centre
- Town/City: Mountain Ash
- State/County: Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Country: United Kingdom
- Postcode / Google Map Co-ordinates: CF45 3HD
- How to Find Start Line:
- Nearest Parking: Mountain Ash Comprehensive School - Park and Ride available
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Race Entry
Race Entry
- Entry Fee: £7 Affiliated - £9 Non Affiliated, £3 Children
- Enter on Day: No
- Online Entry:

- Postal Entry: The Pavilions - Pavilion C, Clydach Vale, Tonypandy, R.C.T., CF40 2XX, United Kingdom
- Closing Date: 17/12/2012
- Entry Limit:
- Entry Contact / Race Secretary: Events Team, Pavilion C, Cambrian Park, Clydach Vale, CF40 2XX
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Race Results
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