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Rhayader Round The Lakes
Got a question about the Rhayader Round the Lakes? Whether you're wondering about registration, race day logistics, or what to expect on the course, our FAQs cover the most common queries. If you can't find what you're looking for, feel free to get in touch — we're always happy to help!
Frequently asked questions
Enter either the 30km or 10km race here https://www.riderhq.com/events/p/qogwus3i/f/rhayader-round-the-lakes-2026
There are now two entry categories as follows:
OPEN - Anyone
FEMALE - Born or assigned female at birth
You need to actively click FEMALE to run in that category.
If you click female by mistake you cannot alter this, please contact the organisers rhayaderroundthelakes@gmail.com
Log into your RiderHQ account https://www.riderhq.com/login and you can manage your details yourself. Please not if you need to alter your gender category please contact us rhayaderroundhtelakes@gmail.com
You can do this by logging into you RiderHQ account if there are places available in the race you want to swap to.
You can move from 30km to 10km with no refund or move from the 10km to 30km where you will have to pay the additional entry fee.
Sign in Here
Yes. You can do this in RiderHQ yourself up to the cut-off date.
Log into RiderHQ.
(Sign in Here )
Find your entry
Click ‘view details’
From the drop down menu at the top choose “substitute someone else"
If you know their details you can enter them or you can opt to send them a link to fill in their details.
In RiderHQ there is NO OPTION to reclaim the cost of your entry from the substitute runner.
Selling of places is a private matter which Round the Lakes and RiderHQ takes no part in.
Yes - each race has a waiting list of 20 places automated within RiderHQ. Both entries and the waiting list fill very quickly so book on early!
How waiting lists work:
- Anyone signing up for the full race in RiderHQ will be added to the waiting list up to a maximum of 20.
- If a place becomes availbale RiderHQ will send a link to the 1st person on the waiting list.
- That person has 24 hours to use the link and enter the race.
- If they don't use their link within 24 hours, a new link is sent to the next person on the waiting list.
- A place on the waiting list then become available for a new person to join.
No, but the Race Committee + Director reserves the right to use the sweep vehicle / runner to withdraw participants who are taking so long to complete the race that they are putting themselves or our marshals at risk.
There is an expectation that entrants will have a level of fitness commensurate with the race and walking the entire route is not be permitted.
No. Because both races use roads which are NOT closed, you cannot wear in ear or over ear headphones.
Any runner seen wearing in ear or over ear headphones can be disqualified.
Bone conducting head phones are permitted but not encouraged.
Yes, showers and changing rooms at Rhayader Leisure Centre. https://www.freedom-leisure.co.uk/centres/rhayader-leisure-centre/.
Parking on Race Day
Parking in Rhayader can get busy on Round the Lakes day, so we recommend arriving early and leaving plenty of time to find a spot, register, and warm up.
There is limited parking available in town, including at the Leisure Centre and nearby streets, but these can fill up quickly.
Car sharing is a great option — not only does it help reduce congestion, but it’s also a nice way to travel together and share the race-day buzz.
Please be mindful of local residents and avoid blocking driveways or parking on verges. Stewards will be on hand to help direct you where possible.
Allow extra time, especially if the weather is poor — we want everyone to arrive relaxed and ready to run!