Jones O Gymru Anglesey Half Marathon & 10k
Sun, Mar 5, 2023
Menai Bridge, Bangor
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Take on the iconic Jones Crisps Anglesey Half Marathon & 10k. Perfect for all abilities, the course tracks the coastal road toward Beaumaris Castle. Come for the stunning surroundings or for the chance to clock a quick time. Make this a family outing and sign up you little ones to the dragons dash.
Half Marathon, 10k and Dragon Dash
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Sun, Mar 5, 2023
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Bangor, United Kingdom
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Location
Menai Bridge, A5, Bangor LL57 2HZ, UK
Start times
Half Marathon: 9:00 AM10k: 9:40 AMDragon Dash: 9:20 AM
Event summary
Here are the distances available for Jones O Gymru Anglesey Half Marathon & 10k
Half Marathon
13.1mi
£39.99 - £43.99
10k
10km
£29.99 - £32.99
Dragon Dash
1mi
£7 - £8.49
Half Marathon
13.1mi
£39.99 - £43.99
10k
10km
£29.99 - £32.99
Dragon Dash
1mi
£7 - £8.49
Route information
The North-Western Welsh town of Menai Bridge provides a truly stunning backdrop for this race. Participants will speed across the iconic Menai Suspension Bridge - completely traffic free - and out along the coastal road toward Beaumaris Castle.
The course is naturally undulating, however is renowned as a fast course. The current course record is 67:23.
Alongside the Half Marathon and 10k there will be a Junior Dragon's Dash, which will start from the famous Menai Bridge. This race is open for 5 - 14 year olds.
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What's included
- Slate Finisher's Memento
- Finisher's T-Shirt
- Prizes
- Chip-timed results.
- Event Village Facilities including food vendors, secure bag drop, massage, and family entertainment
- Fully-marked and marshalled route
- Incredible support around the course
- Energy stations around the course (including water and sports nutrition) - located at approx 3 miles, 6 miles, 9 miles, and 11 miles.
- Emergency support
- Sweep support vehicle
How to get there
Menai Bridge, A5, Bangor LL57 2HZ, UK
Get full directionsParking
There will be plenty of race day parking available at the nearby David Hughes School and Bangor City Football Club. Which will be open between 06:00 and 14:00.
By Car
Easily accessible from many of the main motorways, the race is located just off junction 8a on the A55, Expressway and can be reached within a couple of hours if you’re travelling from the North West. By Train
The nearest train station can be found in Bangor and is just 1.7 miles away from the start line. London Euston, Birmingham International, and Manchester Piccadilly are all served by excellent links to Bangor.
Train Links (all times are approx. and from National Rail)
London Euston – Bangor: 3hr 15
Birmingham New Street – Bangor: 3hr 00
Manchester Piccadilly – Bangor: 3 hr 10
Chester – Bangor: 1hr 30
Important Travel Information
The road between Menai Bridge and Beaumaris (A545) will be closed to traffic from 08.30 am and re-opens at 12.30. For this reason, there will be a strict cut-off at 11.15 am at Gallows Point in Beaumaris (approx. 10 miles).
The Menai Bridge itself will also be closed between 8.30 am and 10.00 am so you will need to use the Britannia Bridge. There will be a well-signposted diversion for those not familiar to the area.
PLEASE ALLOW UP TO 15 MINUTES TO WALK TO THE START.
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08:00 - 08:40 Half-Marathon Race pack collection
08:40 - 09:20 10k & Dragon Dash Race pack collection
09:00 Half Marathon starts
09:05 Dragon Dash compulsory race briefing
09:20 Dragon Dash starts
09:25 10k compulsory race briefing
09:40 10k starts
11:15 Gallows point 10-mile cut-off time
13:00 Finish line cut-off time
Times are subject to change. Full registration and race pack collection details will be available closer to the date of the event.
Race Packs
All those who enter before a fortnight before the event will receive their bib (race number) through the post. If you’re one of these people, there is no need to register in person before the event.
If you have entered within a fortnight of the event your bib (race number) will need to be collected on the morning of the race. Bib collection will open 1 hour prior to your race start and can be found near the start line at the Antelope Inn car park.
Age Requirements
- Dragons Dash: Participants must be 5 years or older to take part
- 10k: Participants must be 15 years of age or older to take part
- Half Marathon: All participants must be at least 17 years old to take part
Prizes
Prize categories for the Anglesey Half Marathon are as follows:
- Top 5 Finisher's
- V40 & V45: Top 3 Finisher's
- V50 & V55: Top 2 Finisher's
- V60, V65, V70: 1st Finisher
Headphones
The use of bone conductions headphones is permitted in this race, the use of other headphones are prohibited in line with UKA guidelines.
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Is there an age limit for The Jones Crisps Anglesey Half Marathon & 10k?
The minimum age on the day is 17 years for the Half Marathon and 15 for the 10k.
Will there be onsite catering at The Jones Crisps Anglesey Half Marathon & 10k?
Hot and cold refreshments/food will be available to purchase at the end of the race for both runners and supporters.
Are there cut-off points for The Jones Crisps Anglesey Half Marathon & 10k?
There is a strict cut-off of 11:15 am at the Gallows Point. If participants have not reached this stage by then, they will be removed from the race.
Are there pacers at The Jones Crisps Anglesey Half Marathon & 10k?
No, there are currently not any pacers at this event.
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