Celebrity runner Rugby player Shane Williams signs autographs for fans at Mountain Ash, a small former mining town in the Welsh Valleys. New Year is celebrated by running 5km races in commemoration of the legendary Welsh runner Guto Nyth Bran. Each year a mystery celebrity lights the beacon.
The Nos Galan Races commemorate the Welsh runner Guto Nyth Bran and his legendary athletic prowess. Held annually on New Year’s Eve in Mountain Ash, in the Cynon Valley, South Wales, the Adults' and Childrens' Races follow a 5km route around the town. Each year a famous sports personality, whose identity is kept secret until the night, takes part in the races - and this year will be no exception. To take part in this year's Nos Galan Road Races, you can do so by applying online today or register in person on the day. Stories of Guto Nyth Bran include how he could catch a bird in flight, and how he once ran to Pontypridd and back - about seven miles - before the kettle boiled.
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Location: Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales, UK.
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