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Race The Train

Name: Race The Train
Start: 2026-08-15
End: 2026-08-15
Location: Tywyn

Tywyn, United Kingdom • 15 Aug 2026

Race The Train 2026

Race The Train takes place on 15th August 2026 in Tywyn, Mid-Wales and is organised by the Rotary Club of Tywyn. Entry prices are listed per event and are higher on the race weekend. Entries close on 10th August 2026.

Event options include:

Rotary Challenge - 14 miles, 17+ years, £40
Quarry Challenge - 10K, 15+ years, £31
Dolgoch Challenge - 5.5 miles, 10+ years, £26
Tynllwynhen Challenge - 3.5 miles, 9+ years, £18
Toddlers Trot - 0 to 8 years, £5

Additional train tickets are available for adult and child passengers at £18 and £5 respectively, and apply to some challenge entries. The organiser provides separate pricing for entries and for additional train travel. The event listing identifies minimum ages and entry fees for each option. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Wales Tywyn

Race information

Website Registration

14 mi

Rotary Challenge

10 km

Quarry Challenge

6 mi

Dolgoch Challenge

4 mi

Tynllwynhen Challenge

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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