The Brynkinalt Running Festival brings together an active community of people taking part in sporting events for reasons ranging from fitness, competition, charity, health, fun or to simply finish. The participants vary of all ages and all abilities of trail runner.
The festival offers runners the chance to run 5k (approx) and 10k (approx) in the amazing surroundings of the Brynkinalt Estate. We offer canicross on the Saturday and standard running on the Sunday.
RACE HQ START / FINISH
This will in front of the stunning Brynkinalt Hall/Brynkinalt, Wrexham LL14 5NS. *Please note Brynkinalt Estate is on Private land, under no circumstances will you be able to run the route at any other time.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
Canicross: Saturday 15th March 2025
Trail Running: Sunday 16th March 2025
PARKING
Brynkinalt Estate, Chirk, Trevor Road, LL14 5HA (Please arrive from the centre of Chirk on Trevor Road and not the trade entrance at the back) £3 Parking Fee
About the Running Festival
Each race offers a challenging route for all trail runners. It takes in some breathtaking scenery overlooking the private estate that is normally closed to the public. Once you have completed the run, you will receive some awesome goodies!
Minimum Ages
5k (approx) Min age 12 years old
10k (approx) Min age 16 years old
Race Start / Finish
The Race start and finish will be a short walk to the parking area allowing to leave your valuables in your car. We will have music playing and a help desk for any last-minute questions. Please take note that the parking area is on a private estate, so please be respectful and stick to the runner’s area in front of the hall.
Race Experience
We are keen to ensure that everyone, regardless of their ability, enjoys the day. We aim to have 1 water station halfway around the 10k route and by the start and finish area for all runners. Please can we encourage you to bring a suitable bottle to run with. At the finish line we will give you your medal and let you enjoy the festival in the stunning surroundings. We don’t advertise the route due to this being on private land, we need to respect the landowners wishes.
Race Routes
The stunning routes is made up of all areas of the Brynkinalt Estate. The route offers a great blend of fast footpaths through to grassed areas and the odd small Stoney section. We have a little bit of everything including great climbs with breath- taking views.
Charity Partner
The Movement Centre
Prizes
Awards are given to the top 3 females and top 3 males at each distance.
