Probably my favourite Run Wales event, even surpassing Snowdonia.

Prior to turning up to the event I hadn't actually checked the route, I'd signed up to get some marathon training miles in and this just fell on the right weekend. 

It wasn't until I started the event and I heard runners talking about the hill. 7 miles later and we started to climb Conwy mountain! That will teach me..

The route though was great and the views from the top were beathtaking. Going up the mountain it's nearly all a road route, but as you reach the top it's all trail coming down. You do have to be careful as it would be easy to twist an ankle. It was well worth it though.

Apart from the route, the local support was ok, difficult to have loads of support up a mountain! The goody bag was minimal with a medal and a t-shirt. No food given out which was a little disappointing.

The entry fee is probably the support end of half marathon costs but that is across the board for Run Wales events.

Parking was fairly easy and it was about half a mile to the hq. No problems at all there.

The race starts on the beach and end there too, tough on the legs. I took my other half and we brought along two dogs. They loved playing on the beach whilst I ran.

Would I do this event again? Hell  yeah, those views are to die for!

Having completed most of the Run Wales events I had yet to do this one until recently. It's a tough course that features the beach, some road and some trail. The reward is fantastic views and a real sense of "I did it" upon completing it. It's not a PB course in my opinion but it doesn't need to be because the challenge that the course presents is simply enough. I took around 15mins slower than my usual half marathon times but I was blown away by how much of a challenge the race was. If you want a tough half marathon then this is for you. Lots of supportive marshals wn route and water stations too. I would like to thank everyone who volunteered and made 29th July a day and a half marathon that I'll never forget. I may just do it again one day to see if I can beat my time but for now I will be sticking to out and out Road races. A big well done to run Wales on a fantastic event. It's great to be a part of and what you have done for running in North Wales is truly brilliant. Thank you and keep the events coming.