Siblings take on Barry Island 10K in memory of dad

Three siblings from Somerset are taking on the Barry Island 10K in memory of their dad who loved the seaside town. It will be the first Father’s Day that Emily Brenchley, 37, William Brenchley, 35, and Charlie Rich-Lynes, 33, will spend without their dad, Tom, since losing him to pericarditis – an inflammation of the … Continued

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Largest ever Barry Island 10K set for 2025

It will be the largest ever Barry Island 10K with more than 4,300 people signed up to take part in the 10K and junior races. With just one month to go all general entries into the Barry Island 10K 2025 have now sold out. This means that the only way to now secure a spot … Continued

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Extra Milers we’ve got a new volunteering role for you at Barry Island 10K!

We are excited to announce that we now have an additional volunteer role at Barry Island 10K on Sunday 15 June, offering yet another way for Extra Milers to support this fantastic seaside event. Along with the usual roles of supporting the start-finish line, helping at the midway water station in Romilly Park or checking … Continued

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Volunteer at the Barry Island 10K

The Barry Island 10K returns after a brief hiatus in 2024, to the excitement of both runners and volunteers. It’s a firm favourite in the Run 4 Wales running calendar, renowned for it’s varied and scenic route, unbeatable crowd support and feel-good atmosphere. The event will return to it’s seaside location on Sunday 15 June.  … Continued

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Barry is back for 2025!

Barry Island 10K back for 2025 with new Lead Charity partner Cancer Research Wales Run 4 Wales is delighted to announce that the Barry Island 10K will return on Sunday 15 June 2025. The popular race will see thousands of keen runners return to the seaside town this summer, with the opportunity to run for … Continued

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Thousands take part as sun shines on 2023 ABP Barry Island 10K

Thousands of runners descended on Barry Island on Sunday for the 2023 ABP Barry Island 10K, with recently unsettled weather making way for blue skies and sunshine. The 10K took runners on a scenic tour of the town with highlights including Whitmore Bay, Romilly Park, the Knap and Watch House Bay. Over 3,200 runners had … Continued

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2023 ABP Barry Island 10K Elite Preview

Dewi Griffiths, Ben Connor and Lily Partridge will be the star attractions at the ABP Barry Island 10k on Sunday morning. The scenic event starts and finishes at Barry Island, following an undulating route around the popular seaside town and hosting the fourth and final fixture in the 2023 Run 4 Wales 10km Series. Griffiths … Continued

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Run for Tŷ Hafan to support families like the McCabe’s

There are just a few days left to sign up to run this year’s ABP Barry Island 10K with free entry if you guarantee to raise £50 or more for Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice. Tŷ Hafan is the lead partner for Run4Wales which runs the town’s annual race. This year’s Barry Island 10K will take … Continued

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Run 4 Wales and London Marathon Events go into partnership

Run 4 Wales (R4W) and London Marathon Events (LME) today (12th January 2023) announced an innovative new partnership which brings together the leading mass-participation events organisations in England and Wales, which deliver the most iconic running events in their respective countries, and who also share a common social agenda with an emphasis on inspiring running … Continued

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R4W 10K SERIES RETURNS FOR 2023!

A popular series of 10K running events is making a return for 2023.  The R4W 10K Series is a unique collection of iconic road races taking place across four unique locations in South Wales. Following a period of pandemic delay, all four events will return to their traditional spots in the calendar, kick-starting with the new-look Brecon Carreg … Continued

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