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Race the Train

Road Running and Trail Running covering 4.8 km to 22.5 km in Tywyn (Wales, United Kingdom)

LocationTywyn, Wales, United KingdomShow on map(52.5858° N, 4.0928° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +126 m

Race the Train is an endurance sporting event in Tywyn, Wales, GB focused on Road Running and Trail Running. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Festive, Charity Run, City Run.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Rotary Challenge (14mi) (22.53 km, +101 m D+), Quarry Challenge (6.2Miles) (10 km, +45 m D+), Dolgoch Challenge (5.5mi) (8.05 km, +36 m D+), and Tynllwynhen Challenge (3.5mi) (4.83 km, +126 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (racethetrain.com).

Official website
Race the Train in Tywyn (Work: "Race runners in Courmayeur", Photo: Parkywiki, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Race runners in Courmayeur" · Photo: Parkywiki · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
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Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadFestiveCharity RunCity Run

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Rotary Challenge (14mi)Road Running22.53 km+101 m4 m - 46 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Quarry Challenge (6.2Miles)Road Running10 km+45 m7 m - 26 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Dolgoch Challenge (5.5mi)Road Running8.05 km+36 m10 m - 25 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Tynllwynhen Challenge (3.5mi)Trail Running4.83 km+126 m13 m - 66 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
22.53 km
Elevation gain
+101 m D+
Elevation loss
-101 m D-
Altitude range
4 m - 46 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
22.53 km+101 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N5101520FS52.5858° N, 4.0928° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 4 m to 46 m above sea level (+101 m D+, -101 m D-)

Peak: 46 m·at 11.9 km·Ø 0.9 %
4 m18 m32 m46 m0 km4.5 km9 km13.5 km18 km22.5 km46 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Race the Train take place?

Race the Train takes place in Tywyn, Wales, GB (start area at coordinates 52.5858° N, 4.0928° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Race the Train?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Rotary Challenge (14mi) (22.53 km, +101 m D+), Quarry Challenge (6.2Miles) (10 km, +45 m D+), Dolgoch Challenge (5.5mi) (8.05 km, +36 m D+), and Tynllwynhen Challenge (3.5mi) (4.83 km, +126 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running and Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Race the Train?

The main competition (Rotary Challenge (14mi) over 22.53 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +101 m of elevation gain and -101 m of elevation loss, ranging between 4 m and 46 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Race the Train?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (racethetrain.com).