Races Organised by Penarth and Dinas Runners

There’s trails, mud, woodlands, more mud, possibly water, hills, fast tarmac sections and some great scenery to enjoy on the twisting 6.4 mile/10.2 km (approx.) course around Cosmeston Lake Country Park. Plus the usual excellent level of support from Penarth and Dinas Runners and friends.  

Our aim is to provide a friendly, low cost, ‘no frills’ mid-winter off-road race.

The course will challenge experienced runners, particularly those looking to sharpen their mid-season cross-country speed, but is also suited to newer runners looking to try out an off-road mixed-terrain race.

The Porthkerry 5 MT is a chip-timed, 5 mile (approx.), mixed-terrain race held in May each year.  It’s set within the 220 acres of Porthkerry Country Park in Barry, with stunning views of the Bristol Channel and the Glamorgan Heritage Coast.

The course is challenging enough for experienced runners but is equally suited to newer runners looking to try a short mixed-terrain race.

First run in 2006 as the ‘Porthkerry Plod’, the race has since established itself as a popular fixture on the local running calendar.

The Cosmeston Relay Race is a chip-timed baton relay race over an approximate 3 mile course in Cosmeston Lakes Country Park, Penarth. Each runner runs one circuit of the course in teams of three or four.

The race is held on a Wednesday evening in July each year.

There are numerous team categories, plenty of friendly competition and chances to win prizes for athletic club teams and all-comers teams.

The race has an entry limit of 250 teams – and the 2019 race sold out in just 15 minutes!