Howies Spud Run

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  • Date Sun 21st June 2020
  • Time 09:00
  • Location Marloes, Pembrokeshire
  • Price £25.00
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 10km

Event summary

Get ready to hit the trails at the Howies Spud Run, organised by howies, taking place on Sun 21st June 2020 in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire. Unfortunately, this year's event has been cancelled due to Covid-19 concerns, but stay tuned for updates from the race organiser. The Spud Run offers a choice between a 10km or 25km run along the scenic Pembrokeshire Coastal Path, starting at Marloes Sands beach. With sandy beaches, rocky sections, stream crossings, and stunning coastal views, this event promises a fun and challenging experience for runners of all levels. Don't miss out on the chance to get active and enjoy the beautiful Welsh countryside at the Howies Spud Run!

Organiser's Description

--- This event has been cancelled due to ongoing concerns regarding Coronavirus. The race organiser will be in touch with you in due course if you have made a booking for this event. ---

Don’t be a couch potato, lace up your trainers and join us this summer as howies holds its second annual potato-based trail running event; The Spud Run! It’s going to be a 10 or 25 kilometre run around the Marloes headland on the stunning Pembrokeshire Coastal Path in west Wales.
The route starts with a salty trot across the beach at Marloes Sands, followed by some curly singletrack, a mash dash up some steps, a few wedgy rock sections and some stream crossings before quickly running out of potato puns.
The Spud Run is open to runners of all abilities, from first-timers and beginners to experts and club runners, all with an emphasis on fun (nobody will be breaking any World records).

Races

  • 10 Km

    15+Yrs

    £25.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    CLOSED
  • 25 Km

    15+Yrs

    £25.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    CLOSED
Location

Runwayskiln Cafe, Marloes, Pembrokeshire SA62 3BH

How To Get There

By car: Follow the A40 to Haverford West. At Salutation Square Roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Freemens Way/A4076. After 1.2 miles, at Merlins Bridge Roundabout, take the 4th exit onto Merlin's Hill/A487, then turn left onto the B4327, which will take you to your destination. Use postcode SA62 3BH for your Satnav.

By train: The nearest train station is at Haverford West, which is 13 miles away. The usual service pattern is one train every two hours in each direction: southwards to Milford Haven, and and East/northwards to Manchester Piccadilly via Swansea, Cardiff Central and Hereford.

Parking

Runwayskiln Cafe is 150 metres from the National Trust car park at Marloes Sands and parking charges apply:

National Trust Member - Free

Non NT Member - £5 all day. (goes to National Trust)

What's Included

- Howies Spud Run t-shirt, made from nice organic cotton

- Tea, coffee and cake for everyone at the finish line courtesy of Coaltown Coffee Roasters.

Prizes include a 20kg bag of Trehill Farm potatoes for first place, a 10kg bag for second and 5kg for third, plus spot prizes from howies.

Other Information

Registration from 8.30am

You’ll pick up your race number and timing ‘chip’ on the day.

Age Restrictions: Entrants must be 15 or older to enter

Refunds & transfers: If you change your mind, we will issue full refunds up until the 31st May. After that time we will no longer be able to issue any refunds but will continue to accept transfer requests by email to [email protected] up until the Monday before the race.

Course Details

Your route will be a rugged loop of undulating singletrack, starting at the Runwayskiln Cafe, Marloes, and taking you along the beach at Marloes Sands then back up onto the grassy trails of the coast path, with rocky sections, river crossings, steps and lots of other fun stuff.

It’s not often you get to run an event like this in such a stunning location, so don’t forget to soak up the views along the way, take your time and enjoy yourself... and try not to run out of steam.

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