National Road Champions for Wales
Men (28 runnings) 10 km 14 Aug 2011 Merthyr 30:13 Dewi Griffiths 12 Sep 2010 Cardiff 29:50 Michael Johnson-2 22 Mar 2009 Llantwit Major 30:24 Jon Wills 31 Aug 2008 Caernarfon 31:02 Michael Johnson 14 Jan 2007 Cwmafan 31:02 Richard Gardiner-3 24 Sep 2006 Swansea 31:04 Matt Janes 26 Jun 2005 Llanelli 31:06 Richard Gardiner-2 03 Oct 2004 Swansea 30:22 Richard Gardiner 19 Oct 2003 Mold 31:21 Simon Shiels 08 Sep 2002 Cardiff 30:20 Mark Roberts 09 Sep 2001 Cardiff 30:14 Mark Morgan-2 06 Aug 2000 Llanelli 32:02 Darren Hiscox-2 28 Mar 1999 Swansea 30:22 Mark Morgan 27 Sep 1998 Cardiff 29:28 Christian Stephenson 28 Sep 1997 Cardiff 30:14 Steve Brace-2 08 Sep 1996 Swansea 30:13 Darren Hiscox 10 Sep 1995 Swansea 29:57 Dale Rixon 04 Sep 1994 Cardiff 29:31 Justin Hobbs 05 Sep 1993 Cardiff 29:10 Chris Buckley-2 16 Aug 1992 Llanrwst 30:11 Steve Brace 18 Aug 1991 Llanrwst 30:18 Jerry Hall 28 Jul 1990 Barry 29:34 Nigel Adams-3 29 Jul 1989 Barry 29:55 Chris Buckley 16 Oct 1988 Cardiff 29:18 Nigel Adams-2 18 Oct 1987 Cardiff 29:45 Nigel Adams 26 Oct 1986 Rhyl 28:39 Steve Jones 15 Sep 1985 Swansea Bay 28:34 Mike Bishop 15 Apr 1984 Llanelli 29:46 Alun Roper Non-champion winners 2010 29:12 JeanpBerchmans Ndayisenga (BDI) 2006 28:55 Patrick Makau (KEN) 2004 29:18 Francis Kibiwott (KEN) 2003 29:11 Wilson Kogo (KEN) 2002 29:12 Daniel Gachara (KEN) 2001 29:08 William Kirui (KEN) 1998 29:18 Joseph Kanda (KEN) 1997 28:39 Willy Cheruiyot (KEN) 1996 28:45 Christopher Kelong (KEN) 1995 28:21 Benson Masya (KEN) 1991 29:42 Ashworth Laukam (ENG) 1986 28:35 Paul Davies-Hale (ENG) 1985 28:18 Steve Kenyon (ENG) 1984 28:40 Jonathan Richards (ENG)
Note: In 2001, Andres Jones placed 3rd in 30:03, but was disqualified from the Welsh Championship for not wearing a club vest. In 2002, Christopher Davies was the first Welsh man to finish but was not eligible for the title because he entered the race on race day.
Women (28 runnings) 10 km 14 Aug 2011 Merthyr 34:52 Andrea Whitcombe (ENG) 12 Sep 2010 Cardiff 36:33 Marilyn Kitching-2 22 Mar 2009 Llantwit Major 36:03 Caryl Jones 31 Aug 2008 Caernarfon 39:24 Marilyn Kitching 14 Jan 2007 Cwmafan 38:02 Ann-Marie Hutchinson 24 Sep 2006 Swansea 37:17 Melanie Ellis-2 26 Jun 2005 Llanelli 37:08 Melanie Ellis 03 Oct 2004 Swansea 35:12 Sam Gray 19 Oct 2003 Mold 34:14 Tracey Morris 08 Sep 2002 Cardiff 37:07 Nicky Haines-Jones-3 09 Sep 2001 Cardiff 35:39 Rachel Goddard 06 Aug 2000 Llanelli 37:12 Louise Copp 28 Mar 1999 Swansea 36:03 Nicky Haines-Jones-2 27 Sep 1998 Cardiff 35:09 Frances Gill 28 Sep 1997 Cardiff 35:08 Emma Evans 08 Sep 1996 Swansea 34:36 Hayley Nash-2 10 Sep 1995 Swansea 34:44 Wendy Ore 04 Sep 1994 Cardiff 35:07 Lynn Maddison-2 05 Sep 1993 Cardiff 34:25 Hayley Nash 16 Aug 1992 Llanrwst 35:41 Bronwen Cardy-Wise 18 Aug 1991 Llanrwst 35:48 Nicky Haines-Jones 28 Jul 1990 Barry 35:01 Ceri Pritchard-2 29 Jul 1989 Barry 34:56 Bernadette Walters 16 Oct 1988 Cardiff 34:31 Ceri Pritchard 18 Oct 1987 Cardiff 34:29 Sally Lynch 26 Oct 1986 Rhyl 34:02 Lynn Maddison 15 Sep 1985 Swansea 34:48 Annmarie Fox 15 Apr 1984 Llanelli 34:35 Barbara-Ann King Non-champion winners 2010 33:01 Claire Hallissey (ENG) 2008 38:38 Phoebe Webster (SCO) 2007 34:12 Andrea Whitcombe (ENG) 2006 33:50 Caroline Chaptanui (KEN) 2004 32:36 Rahab Ndungu (KEN) 2003 34:06 Monica Otwori (KEN) 2002 33:10 Emily Samoei (KEN) 2001 35:06 Zara Hyde-Peters (ENG) 1998 33:10 Marian Sutton-2 1997 32:38 Marian Sutton (ENG) 1995 34:32 Jill Harrison (ENG) 1992 34:43 Karen Macleod (SCO) 1987 34:00 Sandra Branney (SCO) 1985 33:29 Julia Gates (ENG) 1984 32:47 Deborah Peel (ENG)
Most Titles (1984-date)
Men
3
Nigel Adams
1987-88,1990
.
Richard Gardiner
2004-05,2007
Women
(1974-date)
3
Most Titles
(1981-date) Men 7
Women
2
Nicky Haines-Jones
1991,1999,2002
Men (27 runnings)
10 miles
22 May 2011 Llandudno 51:32 Simon Jones
12 Apr 2009 Lampeter 50:12 Christopher Davies
23 Mar 2008 Lampeter 51:47 Richard Gardiner-2
08 Apr 2007 Lampeter 54:49 Carwyn Jones
05 Feb 2006 Pontypridd 49:50 Richard Gardiner
06 Feb 2005 Pontypridd 53:21 Andrew Jones
.... not held
05 Aug 2001 Brecon 51:43 Darren Hiscox
27 May 2000 Newport 51:21 Mark Morgan
01 Aug 1999 Brecon 52:47 Rodri Jones
26 Jul 1998 Brecon 52:07 Andres Jones
06 Jul 1997 Rhondda 51:11 Stephen Brace-7
07 Jul 1996 Rhondda 49:38 Gareth Davies
15 Apr 1995 Newport 48:24 Stephen Brace-6
02 Apr 1994 Newport 49:40 Stephen Brace-5
08 Aug 1993 Brecon 49:44 Stephen Brace-4
08 Nov 1992 Llandudno 48:15 Nigel Adams-2
17 Feb 1991 Pontypridd 48:09 Stephen Brace-3
18 Feb 1990 Pontypridd 48:12 Stephen Brace-2
12 Nov 1989 Llandudno 48:34 Stephen Brace
04 Apr 1988 Carmarthen 49:48 Ieuan Ellis-3
20 Apr 1987 Carmarthen 49:25 Dennis Fowles
31 Mar 1986 Carmarthen 49:29 Ieuan Ellis-2
06 Apr 1985 Newport 49:53 Ieuan Ellis
14 Oct 1984 Bridgend 49:08 Peter Williams
09 Oct 1983 Bridgend 49:45 Nigel Adams
10 Oct 1982 Bridgend 49:09 Kenny Davies
11 Oct 1981 Bridgend 49:53 Alan Cole
Non-champion winners
2005 52:52 Julian Baker (WAL)
1999 51:46 Eric Kiplagat (KEN)
1998 51:21 Kevin Blake (WAL)
Note: Non-champion winners that are WAL were not considered for the national championship because they entered on the day of the race.
Women (26 runnings)
10 miles
22 May 2011 Llandudno 1:01:00 Gina Paletta
12 Apr 2009 Lampeter 1:02:09 Caryl Jones
23 Mar 2008 Lampeter 1:02:40 Ann Thomas-2
08 Apr 2007 Lampeter 1:02:08 Ann Thomas
05 Feb 2006 Pontypridd 58:44 Melanie Ellis
06 Feb 2005 Pontypridd 61:54 Frances Gill-2
.... not held
05 Aug 2001 Brecon 62:14 Louise Copp-2
27 May 2000 Newport 58:22 Louise Copp
01 Aug 1999 Brecon 60:18 Bernadette Walters
26 Jul 1998 Brecon 55:19 Angharad Mair-2
06 Jul 1997 Rhondda 58:50 Frances Gill
07 Jul 1996 Rhondda 56:52 Angharad Mair
15 Apr 1995 Newport 58:24 Sally Lynch
02 Apr 1994 Newport 55:32 Hayley Nash-2
08 Aug 1993 Brecon 57:05 Hayley Nash
08 Nov 1992 Llandudno 56:57 Liz Hughes
17 Feb 1991 Pontypridd 55:49 Ceri Pritchard-2
18 Feb 1990 Pontypridd 56:03 Ceri Pritchard
12 Nov 1989 Llandudno 61:07 Beccy Richardson
04 Apr 1988 Carmarthen 60:18 Eryl Davies-2
20 Apr 1987 Carmarthen 59:53 Eryl Davies
31 Mar 1986 Carmarthen 59:31 Jackie Hulbert
06 Apr 1985 Newport 61:20 Sue Graham
14 Oct 1984 Bridgend 60:42 Wendy Ore
09 Oct 1983 Bridgend 55:56 Susan Tooby
10 Oct 1982 Bridgend 62:00 Bronwen Smith
Non-champion winners
2011 58:32 Sarah Johnson
2005 58:41 Mary Wilkinson (GBR)
1991 55:22 Karen MacLeod (SCO)
1989 59:44 Joanne Jones (ENG)
Stephen Brace
1989-91,1993-95,1997
Eryl Davies
1987-88
.
Ceri Pritchard
1990-91
.
Hayley Nash
1993-94
.
Angharad Mair
1996,1998
.
Louise Copp
2000-01
.
Frances Gill
1997,2005
Ann Thomas
2007-08
Men (25 runnings)
Half Marathon
16 Oct 2011 Cardiff 1:06:40 Phillip Matthews
17 Oct 2010 Cardiff 1:04:04 Michael Johnson
18 Oct 2009 Cardiff 1:05:50 Simon Lawson
.... not held
26 Mar 2006 Islwyn 1:12:50 Daniel Gurmin
.... not held
02 May 2004 Craig-yr-Aderyn 1:14:20 Rob Atkin
04 May 2003 Craig-yr-Aderyn 1:10:48 Jamie Lewis
05 May 2002 Craig-yr-Aderyn 1:08:16 Shaun Tobin
01 Apr 2001 Islwyn 1:10:58 Stephen Brace-8
17 Sep 2000 Lake Vyrnwy 1:07:47 Ian Pierce
02 May 1999 Craig-yr-Aderyn 1:08:18 Dale Rixon-2
03 May 1998 Craig-yr-Aderyn 1:08:10 Dale Rixon
09 Mar 1997 Swansea Valley 1:06:40 Kevin Blake
10 Mar 1996 Swansea Valley 1:06:40 Martin Rees
26 Nov 1995 Islwyn 1:07:51 Stephen Brace-7
25 Sep 1994 Lake Vyrnwy 1:05:39 Stephen Brace-6
26 Sep 1993 Lake Vyrnwy 1:07:38 Paul Smith
25 May 1992 Carmarthen 1:05:17 Stephen Brace-5
23 Jun 1991 Bridgend 1:05:58 Stephen Brace-4
16 Apr 1990 Carmarthen 1:06:25 Stephen Brace-3
27 Mar 1989 Carmarthen 1:06:07 Stephen Brace-2
10 Jul 1988 Cynon Valley 1:06:56 Stephen Brace
24 May 1987 Caernarfon 1:07:23 Gregory Newhams
13 Jul 1986 Cynon Valley 1:05:00 Ieuan Ellis
14 Jul 1985 Cynon Valley 1:04:24 Nigel Adams
08 Apr 1984 Barry 1:03:53 Dennis Fowles
Non-champion winners
2011 1:03:37 Edwin Kiptoo (KEN)
2010 1:02:08 Edwin Kipkorir Kiptoo (KEN)
2001 1:09:59 Alistair Bristow (ENG)
2000 1:03:12 Nicholas Jones (ENG)
1993 1:04:55 Andy Green (ENG)
Women (25 runnings)
Half Marathon
16 Oct 2011 Cardiff 1:16:41 Andrea Whitcombe
17 Oct 2010 Cardiff 1:15:14 Anne-Marie Hitchinson
18 Oct 2009 Cardiff 1:16:52 Caryl Mair Jones
.... not held
26 Mar 2006 Islwyn 1:32:00 Helen Lodder
.... not held
02 May 2004 Craig-yr-Aderyn 1:26:34 Ann Thomas
04 May 2003 Craig-yr-Aderyn 1:26:41 Paula Jeffs-3
05 May 2002 Craig-yr-Aderyn 1:24:53 Emma Parry
01 Apr 2001 Islwyn 1:20:47 Samantha Bretherick-2
17 Sep 2000 Lake Vrynwy 1:18:24 Samantha Bretherick
02 May 1999 Craig-yr-Aderyn 1:27:41 Paula Jeffs-2
03 May 1998 Craig-yr-Aderyn 1:26:18 Paula Jeffs
09 Mar 1997 Swansea Valley 1:18:12 Frances Gill-2
10 Mar 1996 Swansea Valley 1:20:51 Frances Gill
26 Nov 1995 Islwyn 1:21:57 Hayley Nash
25 Sep 1994 Lake Vyrnwy 1:19:16 Lorna Williams
26 Sep 1993 Lake Vyrnwy 1:21:31 Liz Clarke-2
25 May 1992 Carmarthen 1:23:35 Liz Clarke
23 Jun 1991 Bridgend 1:20:44 Janet Kelly
16 Apr 1990 Carmarthen 1:25:52 Debbie Chick
27 Mar 1989 Carmarthen 1:23:28 Sue Graham-2
10 Jul 1988 Cynon Valley 1:15:50 Eryl Davies-2
24 May 1987 Caernarfon 1:23:23 Eryl Davies
13 Jul 1986 Cynon Valley 1:21:37 Sue Graham
27 Oct 1985 Aberavon 1:17:36 Ann Evans
08 Apr 1984 Barry 1:19:25 Barbara-Ann King
Non-champion winners
2011 1:11:26 Alice Mogire Kemunto (KEN)
2010 1:10:50 Helen Chemutai (KEN)
2009 1:15:03 Genet Measso (ETH)
2001 1:18:56 Ruth Pickvance (WAL)
2000 1:18:23 Angela Allen (ENG)
1994 1:17:07 Janice Moorkite (ENG)
1993 1:15:48 Lesley Turner (ENG)
1984 1:14:45 Julia Gates (ENG)
Note: The 2010 course was not run as
certified and was about 200m short.
Most Titles (1984-date)
Men
8
Stephen Brace
1988-92,1994-95,2001
Women
(1974-date)
3
Paula Jeffs
1998-99,2003
Last Updated on 19 Oct 2011
Contributors: Alan & Brenda Currie, Mick McGeoch (50)