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Talyllyn Railway, Tywyn, Gwynedd, Wales, United Kingdom
Race The Train is a long-running multi-terrain running event organised by Tywyn Rotary Club and staged in Tywyn alongside the historic Talyllyn Railway. The event is bilingual (English and Welsh) and features a distinctive experience where runners compete on courses that run adjacent to the railway, with a ticketed "ride alongside the race" option for spectators. The series comprises several challenges of differing lengths and surfaces, appealing to road and trail runners and those seeking a charitable, community-focused event.
The Race The Train weekend typically presents four named challenges — the Rotary, Quarry, Dolgoch and Tynllwynhen Challenges — each run as a single loop and attracting a mix of local and returning competitors. The organiser emphasises the event's eccentric, nature-oriented character and community benefit, and the race pages and entry hub make registration and historical results available for recent years. Entrants should check the official Race The Train site and the Talyllyn Railway event notice for the latest logistical information and any changes to the planned 15 August 2026 date.
