Self Transcendence Races in Cardiff 2010

Race Series Dates, Info, Results and Pics:

Proposed Race Dates for 2010:

Friday 14th May 2010 2 Mile Race Pontcanna Fields
Friday 4th June 2010 3 Mile Race Pontcanna Fields
Friday 9th July 2010 4 Mile Race Blackweir
Friday 23rd July 2010 3 x 1 Mile Relay Blackweir

Online entry is now live at FABIAN 4, or you can download an entry form. Entry forms for the relay are here.

This race series is held on a flat, traffic-free loop of roads and good-quality paths in a scenic park close to central Cardiff. The Self-Transcendence Races are part of a global series of events founded in the late seventies by Sri Chinmoy, ranging from track meets to ultra-distance & multiday races. The Self Transcendence Race series in Cardiff is ideal for first-time racers and beginner runners, as the courses are flat and the distances are moderate - starting with a two miler. It is also popular with club runners chasing PB times or looking for a fast workout as preparation for 10k races etc. Water and SIS "GO Electrolyte" sportsdrinks are provided at the start/finish (and also mid-race on the 4-miler).

This race series is aimed at beginner runners as well as experienced racers so why not encourage your friends and family to come and try our races? Goody bags and prizes will as usual be provided by Run and Become and drinks by Science in Sport. To get a goody bag, you just need to take part in all three individual races so why not sign up for the series?

Prices are as follows - one race: 3 pounds for club runners, 5 pounds for unaffiliated. All three races: 7.50 for club runners, 13.50 for unaffiliated. (2009 results are now at the bottom of this page with links to race photos too).

The above dates are approved by the council and submitted to Welsh Athletics. Courses will be as 2009 except for the relay where we will revert to our 2008 course which most runners preferred (same loop, but the switchback turn is not so close to the start/finish).

More Info:Registration is open from 6.20pm at either Blackweir Changing Rooms, Bute Park (for the 4 miler and relay) or on the spine road of Pontcanna Fields near the stables (for 2 miler and 3 miler). Changing/showers will be open 6pm to 8pm on each race night, and the nearest car parks are the pay & display alongside North Road (for Blackkweir / Bute Park races) and the car park at Fields Park Road (for Pontcanna Fields).

Medals & Prizes: Medals are awarded to the first seven male finishers and first seven female finishers. There are also medals for the first three men and women aged 50-59, first two men and women 60-69 and first man and woman over 70.

There will be series awards for the first man and first woman in the "open" category and each of the three veteran categories mentioned above (these are different to the usual 35+ veteran categories used in other races - we use the same age bands as the other Self-Transcendence races held throughout the world). Please note that the series prizes are based on cumulative times this year instead of a points system - that means you can only qualify for a series prize if you run all three individual races - this is a change from previous years.

A goody bag from Run and Become will be given to anyone completing all three individual races - these will be handed out after the awards at the 4 Mile Race and will contain useful items from our sponsors: Run and Become, Science in Sport, and others (details will appear when their contributions are confirmed). Results and a gallery of race photos are posted on this web site within 24 hours (hopefully!!) of each race.

Minimum ages have changed this year - as per the Welsh Athletics License the following will now apply:

2 mile race - min. age 11 years on day of event.
3 miles - min. age 13 years on day of event.

4 miles - min. age 15 years on day of event.
3 x 1 Mile Relay - min. age 9 years on day of event.

For details of the agegroup categories in each race see the entry forms.

Any questions? Contact Garga at Run and Become on 02920 232346.

Maps:

PONTCANNA FIELDS: The 2 Mile and 3 Mile races are held at Pontcanna Fields - ample free parking and changing rooms / showers are located at the end of Fields Park Road.

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BUTE PARK / BLACKWEIR: The 4 Mile race and relay are held at Blackweir changing rooms, Bute Park. The marker on this map shows the changing rooms, but you need to park outside the park and walk in - there is lots of pay & display parking alongside North Road.

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Course Records