A Pwllheli woman who set up a running club for females has won an award.

Chelsey Williams set up StrongHer Dwyfor exclusively for girls and women aged 12 and up in the Dwyfor area of ​​Gwynedd.

Club members meet every Monday and Thursday at 6pm.

Explaining the aim of the club, Chelsey said: “The aim is to get women and girls out into the community, socialising, feeling empowered, and promoting a healthy lifestyle - both physically and mentally.”

Following the success of the club and the impact it has had, Chelsey was nominated, shortlisted, and ultimately won the 'Run Leader of the Year 2026' award from Welsh Athletics and Run Wales.

The awards ceremony took place at the Parkgate Hotel, Cardiff, on 24 October.

Chelsey is delighted and, as well as running the club, is also organising a festive event for the town.

Chelsey said: “I am currently busy organising a race as part of our community's Christmas festivities Hwyl Yr Wyl.

“It’s a brand new race - Curo’r Coblyn - where there’s an option of a 5km race and a 5 mile race.

“Registration is available through Nifty Enteries online,” Chelsey explained.

“I have also planned a trip to Barcelona, ​​Spain, where we will take part in an all-female running event called Carrera de la Mujer.”

To enter the Christmas race, visit https://strongherdwyfor.niftyentries.com/

For details of where to meet and how to join Chelsey’s StrongHer Dwyfor running club, you can visit the club’s Facebook page. Visit: https://tinyurl.com/5n7rwfn5