Cosmeston Relays 2026
The Cosmeston Relays is a chip-timed baton relay held at Cosmeston Lakes Country Park in the Vale of Glamorgan. The event was named Welsh Athletics Run Wales Event of the Year 2025.
Teams of three compete over a circuit of about 3 miles per runner on an undulating course. The race accepts up to 250 teams across 12 prize categories. Prizes are awarded to the first-placed team in each category.
Categories cover senior and masters divisions for men, women, and mixed teams. Masters brackets are 35 to 44, 45 to 54, and 55 and over. A team’s age category is set by the youngest runner in the team.
Key race rules include that each runner may compete only once and only for one team, and all runners must be aged 18 or over. There is a team time limit of 105 minutes to complete the race. Team changes and entry transfers are permitted up to 48 hours before the race; no on-the-day changes are allowed.
The event is licensed by Welsh Athletics with a licence applied for. Entry fees are listed at £21 per team with no additional processing costs, and free race photos are provided. A Race Information Pack contains registration, transfer instructions, race rules, course description, and parking information. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Race Details
- Date: Wednesday, July 8th, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM
- Location: Cosmeston Lakes Country Park, Wales
- Entry Fee: £21 per team
- Team Size: 3 runners
- Distance: Approximately 3 miles per runner (9 miles total per team)
- Categories: Senior and Masters (35-44, 45-54, 55+) for Men, Women, and Mixed teams.
- Registration: Closed - Race Sold Out
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