Travel

By Car

Please be aware that thousands of people will be aiming for the start of the race at the same time as you so we advise allowing plenty of time to travel and park. Barry Island is accessible via the A4232 (off Junction 33 of the M4), where you can follow signs to Barry Island. See more information here.

Due to road closures in the area to facilitate the event, we advise that all 10K runners arrive at the Event Village before 09:00am – especially if traveling by car.

A number of parking options are detailed below.

By Train

The race start is a two-minute walk away from the Barry Island train station.

One of the most reliable, stress-free and cost-effective ways to travel and avoid congestion is to travel to Barry by train in advance of the event – why not make a weekend of it?

We are delighted to announce that we have worked with Transport for Wales to secure a few additional early services, that will arrive to Barry Island in time for the event. Please note that the race is located close to Barry Island station (Barry Town Station is a 23-minute walk from the start-line).

Please note that train times are subject to change, so please check before traveling on the Transport for Wales website.

By Bike

We encourage sustainable transport where possible. An accessible bike park will be available near the Event Village. Please note, bikes are left at the owner’s own risk and that you should bring a suitable bike lock.

Parking

A number of official car parks will be in operation for the Barry Island 10K.  You will need to be parked by 09:00 am at the latest to avoid road closures. Car parks will be open from 07:00am.

Runners are encouraged to pre-book their parking for a stress free experience on race day. Parking is available to pre-book, but with limited capacity – early booking is encouraged with spaces due to sell-out prior to race day. The price is £8 for all-day parking.

As you approach Barry Island, traffic management signage will direct you to the most appropriate car park, depending on your direction of travel and which still has spaces available. Signage will direct runners to the start line from each car park. You will need your pre-booking confirmation to enter the car park.

Registration will close at midnight on the Friday before the race, or when spaces sell out – whichever comes first. We advise early booking to avoid disappointment.

Please print your email confirmation as proof of purchase and place on your dashboard to allow for speedy entry. We also email those who have booked on the Friday of a race week with another confirmation reminder/instructions.

A limited amount of free disabled parking is available. We also have a number of free spaces for coaches/minibuses, to encourage lift sharing and sustainable transport.

Barry Island can become particularly busy on sunny days and during events. Please take this into account when planning your journey home, as there can be traffic when large crowds leave at the same time. To avoid delays, we recommend making the most of your visit by spending more time at the beach or using public transport where possible – Barry Island has its own train station for your convenience.

Please note a small non-refundable booking fee is charged on top of the parking charge by Let’s Do This, who manage our registration platform. Height restrictions for parking apply. If you have a tall vehicle, please take notice of height restrictions on signage as you approach Barry Island so you head for a car park without restrictions.

Need to change the registration plate on your booking?

If you need to bring a different vehicle, you will need to change the registration plate on your booking or you will be unable to access the car park. This will need to be done by 4pm on Thursday 12 June 2025.

On the evening of Friday 13 June, you will receive a reminder email, confirming your booking and details – which will include your registration plate (and can be shown upon entry to the car park).

Spaces sold out?

All pre-bookable spaces have sold out, but there are still plenty of parking options around Barry on event day morning.

We recommend downloading the Pay by Phone app prior to arrival to save time. This will prevent queues building up at the payment machines. You can pay via the Phone and Pay app, helpline (01708 209 678) or SMS line (07786 207 708).

Please be aware of the following car park locations/codes:

Nell’s Point (Cars) – 805244 – Google Maps Location
Nell’s Point (Coaches) – 805249 – Google Maps Location
Harbour Road – 805243 – Google Maps Location
Harbour Road Overflow – 805241 – Google Maps Location