Actif organises the first ever Tywi Valley Half Marathon

On Sunday, August 16, Carmarthenshire County Council’s Actif Sport and Leisure Team welcomed runners from across South Wales to the first-ever sold-out Tywi Valley Path Half Marathon.

Whether participants were chasing a personal best, training for a full marathon or taking on their first half marathon, the event was designed to welcome runners of all abilities.

Starting and finishing at Ysgol Bro Dinefwr in Ffairfach, runners took a stunning 13.1 mile, traffic-free route along the new Tywi Valley Path. Turning around at the halfway point in Llanarthne, they travelled through some of Carmarthenshire’s most beautiful landscapes.

Runners were supported by a vocal crowd made up of friends, family, and local spectators around the course.

The first male athlete home across the finish line was Daniel Griffiths in a time of 1 hour, 9 minutes and 17 seconds.

Clocking 1 hour, 27 minutes and 40 seconds, local runner Tifanie Lewis was the first female athlete to complete the course.

Michael Roderick (1:12:51) and Thomas Jones (1:17:22) were second and third in the men’s race. Sioned Howells (1:28:58) and Lydia Morgan (1:29:21) occupied the other top three positions in the women’s category.

The organising team would like to say thank you to all the partners and volunteers who played a vital role at the event. They included Radnor who donated the water free of charge, course marshals, water-station and first aid teams to pacers, massage and refreshment providers and officials.

Race Results can be found here

Photo gallery can be found here