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Race The Train

Tywyn, United Kingdom • 15 Aug 2026

Race The Train 2026

Race The Train is an athletic event held in Tywyn, Mid-Wales, organized by the Rotary Club of Tywyn. The event takes place alongside the tracks of a local railway, where participants attempt to outrun a moving train across various distances and terrains.

The event offers several distinct race categories to accommodate different ages and distances:

  • Rotary Challenge: A 14-mile course for participants aged 17 and older.
  • Quarry Challenge: A 10 km race for individuals aged 15 and older.
  • Dolgoch Challenge: A 5.5-mile distance for runners aged 10 and older.
  • Tynllwynhen Challenge: A 3.5-mile route open to participants aged 9 and older.
  • Toddlers Trot: A short event for children aged 0 to 8 years old.

Registration for the various challenges closes on August 10th. Participants have the option to purchase additional train tickets for spectators during the Rotary, Quarry, and Dolgoch challenges. Entry fees vary by distance, and discounted pricing is available for those who register prior to the race weekend. 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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