The day on which the annual Anglesey Marathon, organised by Menter Mon, is an important day in the Malltraeth calendar. The13.1 mile half marathon event, which was started in 2008, uses the latter half of the full marathon course. The starting point is in the Glantraeth Juniors football field, adjacent to the railway viaduct at Malltraeth. The full 26.2 mile marathon course also passes through the village. In 2009, both of these events were started by the Anglesey born Welsh rugby star, Robin McBryde, who also returned to the village later in the day. We note the hard work of Jackie Lewis,Elfyn Roberts and Rhian Hughes of Menter Mon in organising these events. Also, on the same day, the Alzheimer's Society's Memory Walk started and finished at Malltraeth, another event co-ordinated by Menter Mon.
The hard working group of local ladies organised the usual 'Fun Day' to coincide with these events.
This page is completed by a series of random photos taken on the day by Aled Roberts -The hard working group of local ladies organised the usual 'Fun Day' to coincide with these events.
Robin McBryde at the half marathon start.
Tim Pritchard,Director of sponsors 'Slater' waits for the start in the 'lead car'.
There off - 13.1 miles to go.
Cllr Robert Hughes and the walk leader Hefin Lloyd Roberts.
The walkers are called together by Tessa.
Cllr Hughes gets the walk under way.
Saftey briefing by the leader.
The lead car brings the leading runner in the marathon through Malltraeth.
Paul Harper, the events winner approaching the 14 mile point.Winning time - 2:45:19.
Robin McBryde returns to join the 'Fun Day'.
Richard gets his signature.
Sharon gets her reward.
Mother and Daughter.
Liz after her hard work.
Eunice sitting with her great grand daughter to her left together with her son and grandson.
The second great grand daughter can be seen with the dog.
Three generations together.
Runners pass through Malltraeth.
Lynn looks a bit serious - not a bill for the signature?
