Ysgol Crug Glas
5k on the Bay
Charity Race!!
The fun race for all abilities!
This is a very straight forward 5k course that is run along the very beautiful and popular Swansea Promenade. The Race will start alongside the Petrol Station next to the Blackpill Lido and then finish a further 200 metres passed the Petrol Station bending round the Lido. For those who havent run the course before please see course information below.
Water Station
The water station for this short 5k race will be situated just after the half way point when the runners turn at Oystermouth. There will be some very kind volunteers handing out water to all the runners as the head back towards the finish line!
Course Route
The Total distance of this course is 5 Kilometres or 3.1 Miles. The Map shown takes you along the prom to the car park opposite the White Rose Pub in Oystermouth where there will be marshall's directing you around a set of cones and then back along the prom heading back to Blackpill for the finish.
The map shows just the first half of the course as the return leg is exactly the same route back along the prom.
This is a very flat and fast course and you will get some lovely scenic views across swansea bay as you complete the course.
First Aid & Marshalls
There will be qualified first aid support on hand at the event and they will be situated at a point along the course and also at the Start/Finish Area.
There will also be marshalls all the way along the course directing the runners and making sure there are no problems. Should you need assistance at any point then head for the nearest marshall or first aider.
Race & Course Information
Car Parking
There is a car park situated opposite the blackpill Lido on off Mumbles Road. This is a fairly large car park but can fill up quickly especially on races. The Postcode for Blackpill is SA3 5AS. From this the car park is very easy to find. It is a short walk across Mumbles Road to the start.
Registration & Check-In
The easiest way to register for the race is from the "Enter Now" button on the home page. However there will be entries allowed on the day of the race but to enter online there is an incentive of saving £2. All race numbers will be given out on the day and the registration desk will be located outside the Junction Cafe at Blackpill.