Entries are now open for runners to take part in the 2026 Barry Island 10K, which will take place on Sunday 17 May 2026. Hundreds of runners have already signed up for next year’s event meaning there’s now just a handful of early bird entries left. A record-breaking number of runners took part in the … Continued
It was the biggest ever Barry Island 10K with more than 4,300 runners signed up to take part and a new course record set in the women’s race. The race was back in the popular seaside town after a year-long hiatus taking runners on a tour of the town’s most scenic seaside spots and recognisable … Continued
Natasha Wilson, Gemma Steel and Omar Ahmed lead the start lists for the Barry Island 10k this coming Sunday. The race returns after a two-year sabbatical and hosts the second race in the 2025 R4W 10K Series at the quirky and popular seaside town famed for the Gavin and Stacey sitcom series. Natasha Wilson (33:09) … Continued
The Barry Island 10K is trialing cups at its on-course water station for the first time. Cups of water will be given to runners at the 5K mark at Romilly Park and they will also receive a bottle of Brecon Carreg water at the finish line. Event organisers Run 4 Wales are carrying out the … Continued
The fifth edition of the Barry Island 10K returns to the iconic seaside location on Sunday after a year-long hiatus. The sold-out 10K race will bring a festival of running to the popular summertime hotspot made famous by hit BBC Series, Gavin and Stacey, and is the second race in the 2025 R4W 10K Series. … Continued
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
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
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
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
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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