TYWYN’S annual Race the Train event’s future has been secured for another year following a surge of support from the local community.

Recently race organisers had warned that the iconic sporting event, which is said to bring £1m a year into the local economy, was in danger of folding due to a lack of younger volunteers.

However a public meeting which took place on Thursday 14 July saw several people step forward to take responsibility for next year’s race.

The Race the Train event in Tywyn, which is now into its 33rd year, was the brainchild of the town’s Rotary Club to generate funds for good causes both locally, nationally and internationally, raising around £23,000 every year.

The first race held back in 1984 attracted 46 runners for what was then a half-marathon.

Race the Train on Saturday 20 August then I’d urge you to sign up as soon as possible.”

Online entries are now open on www.racethetrain.co.uk

See the full story in the Meirionnydd edition of the Cambrian News