The 2022 Porthkerry 5MT RACE
Thank you to all our runners and volunteers for a great 2022 race
2022 Results - by Prize Category
- Chip-timed 5 mile (approx.) mixed-terrain race in scenic Porthkerry Country Park
- Stunning views of the Bristol Channel and Glamorgan Heritage Coast
- Fast new course for 2022 - suitable for experienced and new runners
- Join the P&D Crew on a whirlwind trip around the course on the video below
- Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place men and women plus age group prizes
- Race licensed by Welsh Athletics (licence no. WA-TR-13)
- Race Director: Lyn Evans (pdrunners@gmail.com)
Key Race Information
- Measures in place to minimise spread of CoViD-19.
- 10:00 a.m. start on race day - numbers available for collection from 8:45 a.m.
- Water and fruit available at the finish.
- First aid cover provided by St John Ambulance Cymru.
- Entry processing, chip timing (including live results) by WeAreTiming.
- Full information pack below...
Facilities & Race HQ
- Find us at CF62 3BY. Race HQ is at the Forest Lodge near the main car park.
- Car parking available near race HQ (parking charges apply after 10:00 a.m.).
- Mrs. Marco’s Café open on race morning serving food and refreshments - large decked area with sea views.
- Facilities at the park are limited; no changing rooms; toilets at the car park near the start/finish area.
New Course for 2022
We've modified the course for 2022 to stay (95%) within the park and to make for a faster overall race. This is the final course lay-out after a couple of tweaks.
- The 'popular' climb up to Porthkerry Leisure Park has gone, replaced by a flatter loop around and through Porthkerry viaduct.
- Also back is the fast last mile, half of it down through the wooded area of Cwm Barri.
- There's one new climb to contend with at about 3 miles in - up from Cwm Barri into the '4 Fields'.
Other aspects of the course, that have made it such a popular race over the years, have been retained, including the switchback at the end of the first mile.
And no 'Golden Stairs' to contend with either (well, not this year).
True to its 'mixed terrain' name, surfaces including open grassland, woodland paths, trails and stone paths. It includes challenging hill climbs, flat sections and fast downhills. The course can be slippery underfoot so it’s recommended runners wear good road shoes or trail shoes (no spikes).
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