Summer is on its way – which can mean just one thing! The Barry Island 10K returns on Sunday 4th August after a resounding success on the island in 2018. Thousands flocked to our Whitmore Bay start line last summer and with thousands already signed up for 2019, preparations have started to ramp up as … Continued
Healthspan, the UK’s leading direct vitamin and supplement supplier has been unveiled as new Title Partner of the popular Run 4 Wales 10K Series – now named the ‘Healthspan Wales 10K Series’. The partnership will give Healthspan engagement with thousands of fitness enthusiasts who participate in Run 4 Wales 10K races through the year in … Continued
We don’t normally associate the festive period with fitness, long runs and gym visits – but we’re more frequently hearing that you guys love getting out on the roads and the trails around Christmas time! So why isn’t the festive break *actually* a break? The answer is simple. The lead up to Christmas can be … Continued
The lineup for the enhanced 2019 Run 4 Wales 10K Series has been revealed. The brand-new Porthcawl 10K is the headline addition to the four race series, will build on the success of the inaugural competition earlier this year. Elite athletes will battle it out to be crowned Run 4 Wales 10K Series champion while … Continued
The Barry Island 10K will return to the famous seaside resort on Sunday 4 August, 2019 following the incredible success of the inaugural event. Sun, sea and sand will greet thousands of runners as the race returns as part of next year’s Run 4 Wales 10K Series. Around 3,500 participants made the first edition of … Continued
Matt Clowes and Eleanor Davies have been crowned king and queen of the inaugural Run 4 Wales 10K Series. The three race series, consisting of the Brecon Carreg Cardiff Bay Run, ABP Newport Wales 10K and Brecon Carreg Barry Island 10K, attracted more than 12,000 runners and some of Britain’s best elite endurance athletes. In … Continued
The sun shone down on almost 3,500 runners as the inaugural Brecon Carreg Barry Island 10K made a splash at the popular seaside resort. Barrybados was basked in sunshine for the final leg of the Run 4 Wales 10K series as crowds flocked to the promenade during the Barry Island sporting weekender. The brand … Continued
John Nethercott has gone on a journey from the Paralympics podium to parks of Barry, but now he is ready to dust off his running shoes at the Brecon Carreg Barry Island 10K. It has been almost 26 years since Barry’s middle distance king made history in Barcelona when he claimed 1500m gold and 800m … Continued
With the Brecon Carreg Barry Island 10K just days away, we thought we’d help ease the nerves and get you excited for the all-new event taking place on August 5th. With a new challenge just around the corner, here are 10 tips for each phase of race preparation and the big day itself! TRAINING We … Continued
Dewi Griffiths will head the fields for the inaugural Brecon Carreg Barry Island 10k on Sunday 5th August. The Swansea Harrier will use the race around the popular seaside town to help nurse him back to fitness following a long injury lay-off. His first test on the comeback trail landed the Welshman a win at … Continued
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