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Weekend Round-Up (31 - 1 November)
02/11/2026 00:00, I Mewn Blog /
COASTAL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS – FARMINGDALE, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 30
Welsh Athletics National Development Programme endurance athlete Millie Gold helped Elon University to its seventh CAA Women’s Cross Country Championship in the past eight years with a strong performance on Friday morning at Bethpage State Park.
The Swansea Harrier, who has represented Great Britain in the steeplechase, ran a collegiate best time of 20:56.4 on her CAA debut as she finished sixth overall on the 6K course.
ENGLISH NATIONAL CROSS COUNTRY RELAYS – MANSFIELD, OCTOBER 31
Swansea Harriers junior girls team earned an excellent second place finish at Berry Hill Park in Mansfield on Saturday.
The Swansea team of three, each running a leg of 2.5K, covered the course in 26:31, finishing behind the Loughborough Students AC team, who took the title in 26:07.
Welsh Athletics National Development Programme athlete Millie Pierce led the way for Swansea, running her leg in 8:43.
Transition Programme athlete Libby Hale clocked 9:06, while NDP athlete Holly Humphreys returned a time of 8:41.
ATLANTIC 10 CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS – MECHANICSVILLE, VIRGINIA – OCTOBER 31
Gwenno Goode (Cardiff Athletics) and Beca Bown (Menai Track and Field) helped La Salle University women’s cross country team to a fifth placed finish at the Atlantic 10 Cross Country Championships in the USA.
Senior athlete Goode was the highest placed La Salle athlete earning tenth with a time of 20:57.8. Her top 15 finish earns her All-Conference honours for the third year in a row. Sophomore Bown completed the 6K course in 21:35.1 for a 28th place finish.
NORTH WALES CROSS COUNTRY LEAGUE 2 – COLWYN BAY, OCTOBER 31
For the second fixture running, the North Wales Cross Country League enjoyed sunny weather, this time at Colwyn Bay.
In the men’s senior race, Janos Rush Vranek (Aberystwyth University) claimed the win in a time of 27:02. Rhodri Owen (Meirionnydd RC) was second in 27:15 with clubmate Dan Kashi third in 27:21.
Bangor University lead division one of the men’s league with 256 points.
The senior women’s race was won by Madeline Williams (Shrewsbury AC) in 17:02 ahead of Efa Baines (Eryri Harriers) in 17:35 and Charlotte Wilkinson (Bangor University) in 17:43.
Eryri Harriers are well ahead at the top of the senior women’s division one with 60 points.
In the Pyramid Consulting North Wales Junior Cross Country League, the Under-16 boys race was won by Harri Morris (Deeside AAC) in 13:15. Jacob Price (Menai Track and Field) was second in 13:23 and Finaly Stewart (West Cheshire AC) was third in 13:58. The result keeps Deeside AAC) top of the team league.
The Under-16 girls race saw a one-two for Deeside AAC twins Gwen and Ella Hayes. Gwen pipped her sister by five seconds, clocking a winning time of 14:47. Fiona Horne (Menai Track and Field) was third in 15:15. Unsurprisingly, the results keep Deeside AAC top of the Under-16 girls league.
PORTH EIRIAS 10K AND FUN RUN – COLWYN BAY, OCTOBER 31
The Porth Eirias 10K and kids 1K fun run is billed as a fun and friendly event which is run along the north Wales coastal park, boasting spectacular views towards Anglesey.
This year’s men’s race was won by Iain Best in 34:32 ahead of Aaron Dodwell in 34:56 and Conor Davies in 35:44.
The women’s race was won by Emma Alofs (Cybi Striders), who crossed the line in 37:49. Suzie Richards (Eryri Harriers) was second in 39:37 with Zoe Jones (Cybi Striders) third in 43:23.
ELAN VALLEY 10 MILE – RHAYADR, OCTOBER 31
The scenic event takes on a challenging loop of the Elan Valley and surrounding areas.
This year’s men’s race was won by Aiden Zembrzuski (Builth and District) in 1:00:18. Tony Davies was second in 1:00:39 and Jack Copson third in 1:01:36.
The first female finisher was Louise Collins (Halesowen AC), who completed the course in 1:08:58. Niki Morgan (Chepstow Harriers) was second in 1:11:23 with Mel Sadie (Builth and District) third in 1:15:52.
RICHARD BURTON 10K 2026 INCLUDING THE WELSH 10K ROAD RACE CHAMPIONSHIPS – NOVEMBER 1
This year’s Richard Burton 10K also incorporated the Welsh 10K road race Championships.
The men’s race saw a Swansea Harriers clean-sweep on the podium with Jon Butler leading the way in a winning time of 30:29.
Second place went to Great Britain cross country international Dafydd Jones in 30:33, while Commonwealth Games marathoner Josh Griffiths was third in 30:43.
The women’s title was won by Olivia Tsim (Pontypridd Roadents) who crossed the line in 35:32. Emma Powell (Western Tempo) was second in 36:16, with Naomi Sutton (Run4All Neath) third in 36:48.
ANGLESEY TRAIL HALF MARATHON AND 10K – NOVEMBER 1
The Anglesey Trail Half Marathon and 10K event is held in the surroundings of Newborough Forest and Treath Llanddwyn.
The comprehensive winner of the men’s half marathon was Steffan Sayer, who completed the course in 1:20:59. Hugo Chaloner was second in 1:27:49 with Graham Bale third in 1:29:43.
The women’s race was won by Janine McGregor Stead in 1:42:47. Rebecca Bevan was second in 1:43:66 and Claire Donnelly third in 1:45:34.
In the 10K races, Frazer Slade won the men’s event in 42:35. Huw Owen was second in 43:02 and Thomas Klenerman third in 43:39.
Eleanor Ashcroft (Denbigh Harriers) won the women’s race in 46:02 with Catrin Donnelly second in 48:16 and Molly Vasanthakumar third in 50:02.
EXCALIBUR WINTER TRAIL RACES: 10K AND 17K – RUTHIN, NOVEMBER 1
The trail races set in the Clwydian mountain range feature steep climbs over rugged terrain.
The first male to finish the 17K course, featuring 843m of ascent, was William Winter (St Radegund RDC) in 1:31:33. Sam Donaldson was second in 1:32:16 and Lloyd Owen third in 1:34:09.
The women’s winner was Lucy Milling in 1:36:28, who finished comfortably ahead of Jessica Kirby in 1:45:51 and Julie Dala (Pensby Runners) in 1:52:44.
Glen Williams (Denbigh Harriers) was triumphant over 10K in the men’s race, clocking 50:35. Sam Williams was second in 50:46 with Daniel Kelly third in 51:03.
Annabel James won the women’s 10K in 1:04:27 ahead of Tara Davies in 1:06:17 and Katie Bibb in 1:06:44.
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