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We are a friendly multisport club which caters for all abilities.

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We swim, We cycle and We run.

with the emphasis on having fun. #teampth

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Official account of Port Talbot Harriers Athletic club
Established in 1921
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A brilliant way to see in the New Year with races, tough runs and plenty of parkrun action from teampth 💪🎉

🏁 Nos Galan 5K
A huge well done to all our runners who took on this fast festive favourite. Special congratulations to Sophie Charles on a massive 5K PB 👏🔥

🏁 Llandeilo New Year’s Eve 10 Miler
Strong performances to round off 2025, well done to Colin Lewis, Lee Adams, Tim Hubbard, Nigel Crawford, Cathryn Williams and Nathan Launchbury-Jones for taking on the challenge 💪

🏖 Kenfig New Year’s Day Run
Starting the year the hard way with a tough run over the unforgiving sands of Kenfig, great effort from everyone involved 👏

⭐️ New Year parkrun highlights from @parkrunuk 

🅿️ Porthcawl
Our first club takeover of the month got underway, well done to everyone who attended and a big thank you to Rhiannon Merriman-Foley for organising the weekly destinations 🙌
👏 First parkruns completed by Chris & Alanna Noble
🚨 Course PBs for Mark Snatchford and Chloe Morgan
🎉 100 parkruns for David Burke, fantastic milestone!

🅿️ New Year’s Day parkruns
So many members out across Swansea Bay and Cycle Route that we physically can’t name you all brilliant way to start the year running 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

✈️ Touring Harriers
We also spotted Ben Southgate in Wotton and Mat Jones in Worcester. 

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🎄 Festive 5
Our Festive 5 returned for 2025 and smashed all records! A completely sold-out field of 400 athletes took to the start line on Boxing Day, with 100 Port Talbot Harriers proudly represented. We were also honoured to have Welsh legend Max Boyce starting the race for us 🎤🏃‍♂️

A huge thank you to our incredible marshals, volunteers, events team and Race Director Craig for delivering another fantastic event.

👏 Massive thanks to our sponsors for making it all possible:
The Tubby Trust | Trust Scaffolding | Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water

🚑 Thanks also to our brilliant medical team from South Wales Medical Services, and 📸 @life_to_lens_photography1 for capturing some outstanding race photos.

🏃‍♂️ Old Father Time 5 Miler – Cardiff
A great turnout from our athletes – huge well done to everyone who took part, with a special mention to Stephen Williams 👏

⭐️ Christmas @parkrunuk Highlights
Shoutout to those taking on the festive challenge of 2 parkruns in 3 days 🤩

🅿️ Gnoll parkrun
A huge PTH presence on Christmas Day, helping to break records with 395 athletes walking, jogging and running together 🎅🎄

🅿️ Parc Coed Gwilym parkrun
🚨 Course PBs for:
Garry Evans, Neil Wilkins, Andrew Lewis, Dean & Jayne Howe, Peter Richards, Sharon Penhale, Christine Williams, Sharon Rosser, Jackie Richards, Rhian Cross and Mandy Town 👏🔥

🅿️ 🇵🇱 Zalew Borki parkrun (Poland)
Boxing Day action overseas for Vickie Humber 🌍

✈️ parkruns further afield
• Cardiff – Abigail Simmons
• Maesteg – Ian & Linda Radmore
• Swansea – Kathryn & Michael Kearney
• Gnoll – Kathryn Cunningham, Louise Perry & Gemma Jenkins
• Cirencester – Ben Southgate
• Coed Cefn-Pwll-Du – Jules Jones & Rhian Powell

👇 Share your activities from last week if we’ve missed them! ✌🏻
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The weekend before Christmas was packed full of festive races, social meet-ups and plenty of hard work as our members kept things ticking along right up to the big day 🎄

🎅 Pontardawe Christmas Run

Lots of festive spirit on show at the Pontardawe Christmas Run, with our runners getting into the Christmas mood while still putting in some great performances.
Well done to Chloe & Mark, Louise, Vickie, Sharon and John Davies to name a few representing the club and spreading some seasonal cheer out on the course!

💪 Aberavon Leisure and Fitness Centre Xmas Bootcamp
No slowing down before Christmas! A big well done to Mandy Town, who took on the alc Christmas Bootcamp, a great way to finish off the festive training block and head into Christmas strong.

⭐️ Shoutout to Christmas edition of @parkrunuk highlights: 

🅿️ in Gnoll: 
50th celebrations for Rhian Cross. 

🅿️ in Swansea: 
🚨 Course PB’s for Andrew Dunlop and Mark Snatchfold. 

✈️ in Pontypridd we saw Chloe Morgan, in Porthcawl we saw Rhian Powell and David Burke, in Brynaman we saw a course PB for Vickie Humbler, in Sandy Water we saw 🥉 for Emma Colwill, in Ystalyfera we saw Rebekah Reid and Kathryn Cunningham, in Parc Coed Gwilym we saw Stuart Williams. 

Share your activities from last week if we missed them! 👇✌🏻
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Our athletes have been busy spreading Christmas cheer on the roads, trails and beyond. Here’s a look at the latest action…

🏔️ Celtic Trail Ultra
A huge well done to Nathan Launchbury-Jones, who finished an outstanding 10th overall at the Celtic Trail Ultra, an incredible performance over a brutal course.
Also congratulations to Mat Jones for taking on the challenge and completing a seriously tough ultra. Massive respect to both runners

☀️ Malaga Marathon
Fantastic running in Spain from our marathoners!
👏 Michael Williams not only secured a marathon PB, but also managed a 5K PB along the way, outstanding effort.
👏 Gabriela Franca also took on the marathon and came away with a PB, brilliant achievement from both runners!

🎅 @run4allneath Santa Run
Festive hats, big smiles and strong running at the Run4All Santa Run. Well done to everyone who got involved and represented the club in true Christmas spirit!

🍮 Christmas Pudding Run
Another festive favourite ticked off with the Pudding Run. Great turnout, great running and plenty of holiday cheer, well done to all who took part!

⭐️ Shoutout to @parkrunuk highlights: 

🅿️ in Gnoll: 
💯 Parkrun celebrations for Mike Launder 

🅿️ in Maesteg: 
💯 Parkrun Celebrations for Alun Cox. 

✈️ in Merthyr we saw Rhian Powell, in Aylesbury we saw Wes Sheldon take 🥉 place, in Hasenheide we saw Jules Jones, in Clapham Common we saw Nigel and Kay Barnes, in Jamaica Pond we saw Catherine Courts, in Coed Cefn-pwll-du
we saw Kathryn Cunningham, in Aberfields we saw Sophie Champion,

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🏃‍♂️ Gwent XC – Fixture 3
The John H Collins Gwent Cross Country League rolled into Blaise Castle, Bristol, for the third fixture of the season. A huge well done to everyone who battled the hills, mud and cold to represent the club, brilliant effort from all our runners!

☀️ Lanzarote International Marathon Weekend
A massive congratulations to our members who took on the Lanzarote International Marathon events, tackling the 10K, Half Marathon and Full Marathon under the sunshine. Superb running and fantastic results all round!

🎅 Mumbles Christmas 10K
Well done to everyone who took part in the Mumbles Christmas 10K, festive vibes, fast times and plenty of orange and black out on the course. Great running by the whole team!

🎟️ London Marathon News
It felt like ballot day all over again! Huge congratulations to our runners who are reaping the rewards of their hard-earned training blocks, whether that’s smashing other races, securing Good For Age qualifiers, or officially gaining entry into the 2026 London Marathon. Exciting times ahead!

⭐️ Shoutout to @parkrunuk highlights: 

🅿️ in Gnoll: 
🥈 for Matthew Blackmore 

✈️ in Cardiff we saw Rhodri Lewis-Long, in Maesteg we saw Alun Cox, in Llyn Llech Owain we saw Vickie Humber and in Parc Coed Gwilym we saw Jules Jones, Rhian Powell and Kathryn Cunningham. 

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🎄🏃‍♂️ THE FESTIVE 5 – BOXING DAY TRADITION RETURNS 🎄🏃‍♂️ THE FESTIVE 5 – BOXING DAY TRADITION RETURNS! 🏃‍♀️🎄

Port Talbot Harriers & AC are proud to present… The Festive 5!

📍 Vale of Neath Leisure Centre, Glynneath, SA11 5HW
📅 Friday 26th December 2025
⏰ Race start: 11:00am
🏁 Race HQ open: 8:00am – 10:30am

We’re delighted to continue the strong tradition of racing in the Neath Valley on Boxing Day, welcoming runners of all abilities to this much-loved local event 🎅

🎁 Every entrant receives a race T-shirt and a mince pie!

🙏 Huge thanks to our sponsors for making this event possible:
• The Tubby Trust
• Trust Scaffholding

🚑 A special thank you to our medical team from South Wales Medical Services, all our amazing volunteers, and YOU — the athletes — for keeping this cherished race alive year after year.

👟 Minimum age: 15 years old

📲 Enter now:
https://www.entrycentral.com/festive5?fbclid=IwdGRjcAOe20djbGNrA31L7WV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHljPmz774yb2qDS3wXmMLDTCo_zV4QaTsZb4KlzzIHZIyNFU71lFypvjZsLd_aem_vp494Z5iWQSMTyauuJnRLA

🎽 Unwrapped some new running gear for Christmas? Come and give it a proper test, shake off the festive indulgence, and join us for one of the best ways to spend Boxing Day!
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⏪ A Little Late… But Worth the Wait!

It’s was a great last week (and weekend!) for Port Talbot Harriers, so here’s your catch-up on all the action!  #TeamPTH

🏆 Presentation Night 2025
Last weekend we came together for one of the best nights of the year, celebrating a hugely successful season for our athletes across Running, Multisport and XC.

A massive well done to all our award winners, our new champions, and everyone who has represented the club with pride this year. What a way to round off an incredible 2025! ✨

🌲 Run the Trails UK – Bryn Bettws
Well done to everyone who took on the stunning (and very muddy!) Run the Trails UK 5K & 10K up at Bryn Bettws Lodge. A fantastic event in a fantastic location — superb running from all who took part

⭐️ Shoutout to @parkrunuk highlights: 

🅿️ in Gnoll: 
2️⃣5️⃣ Celebrations for Our female club captain Rosie Courts and 5️⃣0️⃣ for Catherine Courts 🥳 
🚨 course PB for Stuart Williams, Sophie Champion, Gemma John. 

✈️ in Maesteg 🥉 for Alun cox and we saw Andrew Lewis, in porthcawl we saw a course PB for Sophie Charles, in colby we saw Matthew Edwards and Louise Parry, in Irchester Country we saw Vickie Humber and in Llanfoist Crossing we saw Sarah Mitchell. 

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🇪🇸 Benidorm 10K and Half Marathon

Another race abroad for #teampth this week, as our runners took on the streets of Benidorm in both the 10K and Half Marathon. Fantastic efforts and brilliant representation from everyone who made the trip! 

🇪🇸 Lanzarote International Running Challenge 

TeamPTH took part in this iconic event hosted by Club La Santa, a festival of running that attracts athletes from across Europe. The Challenge features four races over varying terrains and distances across four consecutive days. Whether competing in a single race or tackling the full challenge, it’s an unforgettable experience.

🏊‍♀️ Club La Santa Swim Camp

A special shoutout to our #teampth representative taking part in the renowned Club La Santa Swim Camp in Lanzarote. A brilliant opportunity to develop technique, build confidence in the water, and train alongside athletes from across Europe. Well done on making the most of this incredible experience! 

🇬🇧 Silverstone 10K

A brilliant outing at the iconic Silverstone Circuit, where Darren and Evie Forrester took on the Silverstone 10K. Fantastic running from both, representing #teampth in style at one of the UK’s most famous venues! 

⭐️ Shoutout to @parkrunuk highlights: 

🅿️ in Maesteg: 
🥈 Stuart Williams 
🥉 Alun Cox 

🅿️ in Parc Coed Gwilym
🥈 Rebekah Reid 
🚨 Course PB for Rachael Thomas

✈️ in York we saw Garry Evans and Rhian Cross, in Eden Project we saw Sophie Champion, in porthcawl we saw Rosie Courts and Bethan Thomas, in Wendover Woods we saw Mat Jones, in Frickley Country we saw Bethan Morris. 

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📸 WEST GLAMORGAN XC LEAGUE – ABERAVON BEACH 2025 📸 WEST GLAMORGAN XC LEAGUE – ABERAVON BEACH 2025

The photos from last weekend’s West Glam XC at Aberavon Beach are now LIVE!
Life To Lens has captured some brilliant moments — from runners giving it everything, to marshals and volunteers keeping the day running smoothly. Every part of the event is in there.

👇 Full album available here, either copy and paste below or click on our story. 
https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCBmJU

If you share any photos, please remember to tag @life_to_lens_photography1 and @ptharriers — we love seeing your posts and it gives proper credit to the photographer.

Clubs featured in the album include:
🏃 @swanseavaletri 
🏃 @trihardharriers 
🏃 @neathharriers 
🏃 @run4allneath 
🏃 @teamgje 

Dive in, find your shots, and give them a share! 📸🔥
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🌟 West Glam XC – Aberavon Beach 🏝️
Brilliant day for Race 2 of the West Glam XC and a great way to wrap up the 2025 season before we return in January.
Three Port Talbot Harriers teams out giving it everything, and with 431 athletes on the start line, our runners really stood out. 🌞

Huge thank you to all our athletes and everyone behind the scenes — marshals, volunteers, referees, timekeepers, race and safety directors. We appreciate you all. 👏
Big thanks to @life_to_lens_photography1  keep an eye on his socials for the album and remember to credit if you use any photos. 📸

🏃‍♀️ Trail Revolution
Amazing running from Jane Harwood, taking on a tough half marathon and finishing 3rd in her age category! 🥉

🏃 Aberaeron 10K
Great performance from Andrew Davies, finishing 4th in his age category and even receiving a special mat from a local business for his efforts. 👏🏻

🐉 International – BMAF XC Championships
Huge congratulations to Ben Williams, who represented Wales at the BMAF Cross Country Championships. A fantastic achievement and a proud moment for both Ben and the club!

⭐️ parkrun Highlights
🅿️ Sandy Water: 🥇 Rebekah Reid • 🥈 Rachael Thomas
🅿️ Parc Coed Gwilym: Course PBs for Catherine Courts, Andrew Courts & Bethan Thomas
✈️ Tourists:
Aberfields – James Lowery, Rachel Monks, Mike Launder
Aviemore – Danielle Roper
Maesteg – Alun Cox
Penallta – Ben Southgate
Zuiderpark – Vickie Humber

If we missed your run or race, drop it below! 👇✌🏻

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