Run 4 Wales, the team behind the Barry Island 10K deliver a number of events.

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Marathon, Half & 10K – Sunday 13 April 2025

The ABP Newport Wales Festival has finally satisfied the demand for a premier marathon distance event in Wales, made possible by the support of Associated British Ports, Newport City Council and the Welsh Government.

The marathon route is one of the UK’s flattest and fastest marathon courses – taking in a host of iconic landmarks, picturesque medieval villages and Newport’s recently regenerated city-centre.

The ABP Newport Half & 10K gives runners of all abilities the opportunities to get involved in one of Wales’ biggest weekends of running – without committing to the challenging 26.2 mile distance.

Website: www.newportwalesmarathon.co.uk

10K & Junior Races – Sunday 6 July

The Porthcawl 10K is an exciting addition to the sporting calendar for a town known for its surf, sports and coastal walks.

Up for the adventure through Porthcawl’s most scenic spots, including the Grand Pavilion, famous Lighthouse and Rest Bay.

Website: www.porthcawl10k.co.uk

Rabbit Run Wales

12K or 40K Trail & Junior Races – Saturday 19 July 2024

The Rabbit Run is a stunning trail race that offers the unique opportunity to run on the private grounds of the Merthyr Mawr Estate.

Set on the South Wales coast, the Merthyr Mawr Warren National Nature Reserve is a haven for wildlife and a trail-running paradise. The Rabbit Run takes in stunning trails, hills, valleys, a river crossing, and the chance to experience a tumble down the Big Dipper, the highest sand dune in Wales.

The event is delivered in partnership by the Merthyr Mawr Estate, Bridgend Athletics & Run 4 Wales (R4W).

Website: www.rabbitrun.wales/

Brecon Carreg CDF 10K – Sunday 7 September 2025

The Brecon Carreg CDF 10K was established by Welsh charity Kidney Wales in 1985.

In 2023, Run 4 Wales (R4W), Wales’ leading mass participation events company added the historic Cardiff 10K to its portfolio of world-class events. The revival of this iconic event gives thousands of runners the opportunity to take to the streets of the Welsh capital every autumn.

Website: www.cardiff10k.cymru

Half Marathon – Sunday 5 October 2025

Run 4 Wales’ flagship event sold out for 2025 in just 12 hours!

27,5000 runners will descend on the Welsh capital to celebrate the occasion for an elite and mass participation race on the famous flat, fast course – passing the cities most breathtaking scenery and iconic landmarks.

Website: www.cardiffhalfmarathon.co.uk