Sun, sea, and sand provide the backdrop to the Barry Island 10K – which brings a summertime festival of running to the popular seaside resort. A firm favourite with runners – renowned for it’s varied and scenic route, unbeatable crowd support and feel-good atmosphere.
The 10K race takes place on fully closed roads with rewarding route showcasing all of the town’s most scenic seaside spots and recognisable landmarks – including Whitmore Bay, the Knap, Romilly Park and Watch House Bay.
A host of Junior Races including a Fun Run, Toddler Dash and competitive Future Challengers event take place along the promenade – giving budding athletes and families a chance to get in on the action.
New for 2026 – the Gŵyl Fach y Fro Welsh language, arts and culture festival, taking place on Saturday 16 May – has been extended into a full weekend, alongside the Barry Island 10K on Sunday 17 May.
The event is delivered by Run 4 Wales (R4W).
Time & Location: Sunday 17 May 2026. The 10K race will start at 10:00am. Junior races commence from 12:15.
Race Pack: A running number will be posted to participants within a week of the event.
What’s Included: 10K race entry includes a finishers medal, technical race t-shirt, on-course water station, course entertainment, Event Village facilities and live tracking via the Run 4 Wales app.
Wheelchairs & Buggies: Entry is open to wheelchairs in both the 10K & Family Fun Run. Buggies are only permitted in the Fun Run. Click here for more on accessibility entry.
Business Challenge: Click here to find out more about our corporate packages.
Elite Entry: Click here for more information on qualifying times and prize money.
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The Barry Island 10K forms part of the Run 4 Wales 10K Series, an exciting series of 10K road races hosted across unique locations in South Wales, delivered by R4W.
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The route of the Barry Island 10K takes in all of the area’s most scenic seaside spots.
It will begin near the sea front at Whitmore Bay and take participants from the promenade through Barry’s regenerated retail area before arching around the iconic Barry Dock Offices building. After heading up Subway Road, runners will go down Broad Street, pass Barry Train Station and head into the pretty Romilly Park.
Scenic views of the Bristol Channel and Porthkerry Country Park await runners from the 6K mark, before running alongside the picturesque Knapp pebble beach and Watch House Bay. Next, they’ll run up The Parade before heading back to the Island to take on the final 2K.
Runners will pass the roaring crowds before a loop of the amusement centre and a downhill finish alongside the gardens of Friars Road, overlooking Whitmore Bay.
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Each participant will need to commit to raising a minimum of £120 in sponsorship for this event. Shortly after registering you will be given a dedicated contact here at Cancer Research Wales, who will support you through every step of this exciting journey.
By joining TeamCRW for just £10 and pledging to raise a minimum of £120, you will receive:
Already have a space in the Barry Island 10K?
You can use your own space to fundraise for TeamCRW. E-mail the team or call 029 2185 5050 to let them know and they will send you more information.
Our Junior races offer the whole family an exciting opportunity to get involved with the Barry Island 10K after the main races have got underway.
There are a series of races on offer; a no-pressure, family-focused Fun Run, a Toddler Dash for those taking their first steps into physical activity and a Future Challengers race for talented young athletes and club runners looking for an accessible and competitive race.
What’s not to love about bustling Barry?
A golden beach, funky shops and restaurants, the pleasure park, leafy gardens and a gaggle of interesting museums and attractions mean it’s far more than just the backdrop to Gavin and Stacey. Tidy!
It’s the ideal location for a great day out for the whole family. As well as our children’s races you’ll find a whole host of things to do in our Event Village and of course the iconic sandy beach and amusements.
Find out more about what’s happening here.
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