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
On Sunday 5th August, thousands of runners at the Brecon Carreg Barry Island 10K will attempt to do what some of the world’s top athletes have failed to do – beat legendary 400m Olympic & World Medallist Iwan Thomas. For every participant that crosses the line before the former 4x400m relay World Champion, Healthspan, the … Continued
With just over a month to go until the inaugural Brecon Carreg Barry Island 10K, we’ve been amazed to see what a fantastic community has brewed around the first-year event. The iconic South Wales seaside resort is known as hub of activity and we’re thrilled to be bringing a 10K run to the island as … Continued
Sytner Cardiff MINI & BMW will again be in the driving seat at Run 4 Wales’ series of world class mass-participation events. The Cardiff dealership group has continued to support Run 4 Wales as official vehicle partner for another year as around 50,000 competitors gear up to take on VELOTHON Wales, the Cardiff University/Cardiff Half … Continued
On August 5th, the air horns will sound and the inaugural Brecon Carreg Barry Island 10K will be underway. With summer approaching, it’s time to start thinking ahead. Now starts your 10K training and here we are to help. 1) Enter the race – The Brecon Carreg Barry Island 10K is proving to be … Continued
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