It’s the news fun runners and elite racers have been waiting for! Registration for the world-famous Nos Galan Road Races in Mountain Ash opens on Monday 16th September at 10am!
As with previous years, race spaces will be released in stages, to ensure as many people as possible have a chance to secure a space. Take to the streets of Mountain Ash on New Year’s Eve and join one of the most unique and celebrated sporting events in Wales! Race spaces will be released as below:
- Monday 16th September – 10am
- Monday 23rd September – 12pm
- Monday 30th September – 6pm
Race categories on the evening are:
Elite men 5k
Elite women 5k
Fun run 5k (fancy dress optional)
Children’s 600m – ages 8-9 and 10-11
Children’s 1.2k - ages 12–13 and 14-15
Race spaces will be available online at www.nosgalan.co.uk
It's definitely a New Year’s Eve with a difference as thousands of spectators come along to cheer on the runners, enjoy the entertainment and fireworks and welcome the mystery runner! Which sporting star will it be in 2024?
The event gets underway with the children’s race categories before we welcome the arrival of the celebrity mystery runner carrying the Nos Galan torch and igniting the beacon in the centre of town. In 2023 we had two mystery runners – Gareth Thomas CBE and Laura McAllister CBE. In previous years, guests have included Linford Christie, Nigel Owens, Chris Coleman and James Hook. Following the highly anticipated arrival of the mystery runner, the spectacular firework display lights up the sky. The evening ends with the fun run and elite races – it really is a great night out for all!
Cllr Ann Crimmings, Chair of the Nos Galan Road Races Committee, said:
Spaces for the Nos Galan Road Races are always sought after – we welcome entrants from all over the world! As the races enter their 66th year, we’re anticipating spaces to sell out quickly once more so I would urge potential participants to make a note of the ticket release dates and times. Of course, spectators are always more than welcome to come along and enjoy the amazing atmosphere and the park and ride system will be operating again to make travel into the town centre as easy as possible. More information on all things Nos Galan will be released in the run up to the event so please follow Nos Galan Road Races on Facebook and ‘X’ and visit www.nosgalan.co.uk for updates. We very much look forward to welcoming residents and visitors on New Year’s Eve.
If you own a business and would like to advertise in the Nos Galan brochure, please email nosgalan@rctcbc.gov.uk. Advertising rates start at £48+VAT and the brochure reaches thousands of people. Sponsorship packages are also available.
We’re also looking for volunteers to support the delivery of Nos Galan 2024 on the night. If you would be interested in volunteering, please email nosgalan@rctcbc.gov.uk
Posted on 02/09/2024