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Name: Swim Bike Run Mini Harlech
Start: 2026-10-18
End: 2026-10-18
Location: Harlech

Harlech, United Kingdom • 18 Oct 2026

Swim Bike Run Mini Harlech

Swim Bike Run Mini Harlech is a bike and run event held on Harlech Beach on 18 October 2026. A permit is listed as in progress and the event is presented with a competitive status. Parking and registration are at Harlech Beach Car Park.

Courses use hard, flat sand underfoot. Organisers note that maximum distances on the day may vary by about 10% because of the nature of the course and facility. For the bike stages, any bike with off road tyres is suitable. Participants may race or walk, and a relay option is available to share stages between people.

Races and typical distances include:

Bike 4 km + Run 2 km (Adults Novice/Fun)
Bike 8 km + Run 4 km (Racer)
Run 2 km
Run 4 km

Online entry is offered and some race entries have a listed closing date of 17 October 2026. Additional event information and participant guidance are provided by the organiser in a participants FAQ document. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Wales Harlech

Race information

Registration

12 km

Racer

6 km

Adults (age 15+) Novice/fun

4k Runner

2k Runner

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

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