Sprint Relays, Cwmbran
The Sprint Relays is a team relay held on Wednesday 17th June 2026 at North Fields Recreation Grounds, Cwmbran NP44 2JJ. The 2026 edition introduces chip timing. The event uses car free park paths and a measured loop around the park.
Teams of four each run one lap of the course. The course is an anti clockwise loop of about 1.96 miles on flat tarmac. The overall format is a four by two mile style relay with a marked transition zone for handovers.
There are senior and veteran categories with combined age limits for team classification. Senior categories include Male, Female and Mixed teams with specified combined age thresholds. Veteran categories include Vet Male, Vet Female and Vet Mixed with higher combined age thresholds. Awards are presented after the last finisher and there are cash prizes linked to breaking the current individual records for fastest male and fastest female, plus additional spot prizes donated by a sponsor.
Practical information provided by the organiser notes limited parking on site with alternative parking at Cwmbran Station and town centre public car parks. Race numbers must be worn on the front and team numbers are collected by team managers. Runners must run in the declared order, exchange the red wristband in the transition zone, wear club colours where appropriate, and not wear headphones. Baggage can be left at the event HQ but is unattended and left at the runner's own risk. Race License No 2025-27488. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
4 X 2 Mile Relay
First Run in 2019 this race became an instant hit. Teams of four run one lap of the 2 mile course each.
Categories
- Senior: Male (Up to 159 years combined)
- Senior: Female (Up to 139 years)
- Senior: Mixed (2 male + 2 female up to 149 years)
- Veteran: Vet Male (160+ years)
- Veteran: Vet Female (140+ years)
- Veteran: Vet Mixed (2 male + 2 female 150+ years)
Details
Date: Wednesday 17th June 2026 – 7pm
Location: North Fields Recreation Grounds, Cwmbran, NP44 2JJ
Parking: Limited parking on site. Alternative parking is available at Cwmbran Station and Public Car Parks in the town.
Entries Open: 1st April
Event Information
Parking: Please try to car share wherever possible, as there is limited parking. Parking outside the Olive Tree will be directed by marshals. No entry or exit to the car park once the race is in progress. Overflow parking at Cwmbran Train Station (2 min walk) or free car parks within Cwmbran town centre.
Registration: HQ at the Olive Tree from 6pm. Team race numbers collected by Team Managers. Limited toilet facilities. Baggage can be left in the Olive Tree during the race, but it will not be supervised.
Start/Transition/Finish Area: Race starts at 7pm. Runners directed to holding pens. Incoming runner's time recorded at the start line, which is also the start time for outgoing runners. Incoming runners must pass the baton to the outgoing runner in the transition zone. Incoming runners must stay to the left and exit the course via the finishing funnel. Outgoing runners join the transition area on the right-hand side. Return wristband as advised by marshals.
Rules: Teams of 4 runners. Each team member allocated a race no (A, B, C or D). Runners must run in the order declared. Incoming runners must pass the red wristband onto the outgoing runner. Club colours must be worn, where appropriate. No headphones.