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BMAF Indoor Track Fixtures 2027
Three Great British 2027 winter events organised by the British Masters Athletics Federation In Wales, Scotland, and England, in that order. Wales - Indoors in January Indoor Pentathlon, 3000m and Open Events will take place on Saturday 23rd January 2027 at National Indoor Athletics Centre, Cardiff Scotland - Indoors in February Indoor Championships will take place on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st February 2027 at Glasgow International Arena England - Outdoors in March Winter
North Wales parkrun results round-up from a very wet morning...and pacers on patrol at Rhos on Sea.
*Pictured above - the start of the Landrillo yn Rhos parkrun. North Wales parkrun results round-up from a very wet morning...and pacers on patrol at Rhos on Sea. Report by Don Hale. Photos courtesy of Michael (Pat) Finnie, John Hatton, and Rhos parkrun officials. donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2026 coastandcountry.blog *Run directors and volunteers (above) near the finishing funnel at Rhos, and (*below) the NWRRC Marshalls, pacers and volunteers on Saturday. Nearly four-hundred m
£9K raised at the popular RNLI 5k race on Llandudno prom...
*Members of the Llandudno RNLI team pushed their inflatable craft around the 5k course last Sunday and cheered on by hundreds of spectators, £9K raised at the popular RNLI 5k race on Llandudno prom... Report by Don Hale. Most RNLI photos courtesy of Caitlin Faye photography. donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2026 coastandcountry.blog *Pictured above - the NWRRC team at the start of the RNLI 5k race. It was very bright and very breezy on Sunday morning for the popular Llandudno RNLI 5
Wild, Wet, and Windy for North Wales Parkrunners: 12/9/26
Report by Don Hale. Photos by Michael (Pat) Finnie. donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2026 coastandcountry.blog *Top Welsh athlete Gemma Moore. A Challenging Day for Runners It was wild, wet, and very windy at the Llandrillo yn Rhos parkrun on Saturday. The weather may have kept some participants away, but it didn’t stop the dedicated volunteers, walkers, and supporters. They braved the strong winds along the exposed 5k promenade course. Despite the conditions, several talented you
9/11: How an English doctor, and a keen runner, returning from an Amazonian adventure, was caught up in the events of 9/11.
*The amazing story of UK runner and doctor Sam Allen and his recollections and photographs as a first responder at 9/11 Ground Zero. 9/11: How an English doctor, and a keen runner, returning from an Amazonian adventure, was caught up in the events of 9/11. *Check out this list An incredible true story from an unexpected first responder at Ground Zero from SPECIAL AMAZON OFFERS - Coast and Country online magazine https://amzn.eu/d/0aenc5sJ #amazonfinds via @Amazon *Pictured a
Gold medal and charity winners at the Caernarfon half-marathon championships... report by Don Hale and photos by John Hatton.
*Pictured above - the NWRRC team at the Caernarfon half-marathon and NW championships. (l-r): Rob Fryer, Stuart Culverhouse, Adam Lemalle, Steve Roberts, Nia Lister, and Kay Hatton. Gold medal and charity winners at the Caernarfon half-marathon championships... report by Don Hale and photos by John Hatton. donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2026 coastandcountry.blog A large field of some 720 quality and mixed ability athletes tackled the undulating Caernarfon half marathon last Sunday
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North Wales parkrun results round-up from a very wet morning...and pacers on patrol at Rhos on Sea.
*Pictured above - the start of the Landrillo yn Rhos parkrun. North Wales parkrun results round-up from a very wet morning...and pacers on patrol at Rhos on Sea. Report by Don Hale. Photos courtesy of Michael (Pat) Finnie, John Hatton, and Rhos parkrun officials. donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2026 coastandcountry.blog *Run directors and volunteers (above) near the finishing funnel at Rhos, and (*below) the NWRRC Marshalls, pacers and volunteers on Saturday. Nearly four-hundred m
Gold medal and charity winners at the Caernarfon half-marathon championships... report by Don Hale and photos by John Hatton.
*Pictured above - the NWRRC team at the Caernarfon half-marathon and NW championships. (l-r): Rob Fryer, Stuart Culverhouse, Adam Lemalle, Steve Roberts, Nia Lister, and Kay Hatton. Gold medal and charity winners at the Caernarfon half-marathon championships... report by Don Hale and photos by John Hatton. donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2026 coastandcountry.blog A large field of some 720 quality and mixed ability athletes tackled the undulating Caernarfon half marathon last Sunday
Quality athletes and fast times at the new Padarn 5k race
*Pictured above - the start of the new Padarn 5k race last Wednesday night(photo courtesy of SportpicturesCymru). Quality athletes and fast times at the new Padarn 5k race Report by Don Hale. donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2026 coastandcountry.blog There was a good turn-out of mainly elite and club runners at the brand new Padarn Sbrint 5k dash in midweek, where the first eight finishers all dipped under seventeen minutes, and Meirionnydd RC claimed the first four places. Owen Ro
Join the Penrhyn Castle Dark Run – Light Up the Night for Hope House Children’s Hospices!
Join the Penrhyn Castle Dark Run – Light Up the Night for Hope House Children’s Hospices! donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2026 coastandcountry.blog Get ready for a magical evening at the stunning Penrhyn Castle as we light up the night for a truly special cause. The Dark Run is a family-friendly event in support of Hope House Children’s Hospices, offering a fun and unique 3K route (or 1.5K for little legs) through the beautiful castle grounds – all after dark! October 17th 2026,
North Wales Sports and community blog reaches its ONE MILLIONETH VIEWING - and new children's cancer charity appeal...
*The picturesque view of Conwy Castle taken from near Deganwy Prom. North Wales Sports and community blog reaches its ONE MILLIONETH VIEWING - and new children's cancer charity appeal... donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2026 coastandcountry.blog I am pleased to confirm that the sports, features, and community blog has now reached over ONE MILLION DOWNLOADS from about 1,500 popular posts within the last few years. This total was expected to be achieved by Christmas but due to a recent
Mother’s Love by Carla Heath - Special Coast and Country Author Spotlight Feature.
*Pictured above - Carla Heath - with her dramatic new book Mother's Love. Special Coast and Country Author Spotlight Feature. Welcome to another new author feature in conjunction with Amazon. Mother’s Love by Carla Heath Published by North Wales based firm: Ads2life Digital Services Ltd. www.donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2026 coastandcountry.blog *Read Carla’s fascinating new book which is now available on Amazon via this link: https://amzn.to/3ASdQQF ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Mothe
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