This year saw the largest ever Barry Island 10K descend onto the iconic seaside time for a full Welsh festival of running. More than 4,700 participants registered to take part across both the 10K and junior races, taking in the town’s most iconic spots including Whitmore Bay, the Knap, Romilly Park and Watch House Bay. … Continued
Jon Butler and Charlotte Taylor lead the start lists for the Barry Island 10k this coming Sunday. The race returns for its sixth edition on a new earlier May date and will host the second fixture in the 2026 R4W 10k Series at the quirky and popular Seaside Town, famed for the Gavin and Stacey … Continued
The sixth edition of the Barry Island 10K returns to the iconic seaside location on Sunday 17 May – and it’s set to be its biggest yet. This year the race is collaborating with Gŵyl Fach y Fro, extending the celebration of Welsh language, arts and culture into a full two-day event, bringing a festival feel to the popular seaside spot on race weekend. More than 4,600 participants … Continued
A mother-of-three from Neath is taking on ten 10Ks this year to raise money in memory of her parents. She’s set herself the challenge to mark the 10-year anniversary of their deaths, after they both sadly lost their battles to cancer in 2016. Sarah Allen, 37, said her mum, Celia who was just 53, and … Continued
A father-of-two from Wiltshire who lost an incredible 11 stone, is now set to take on the 2026 Barry Island 10K after completing the race for the first time last year. Freddie Taylor, who is originally from London, decided to turn his life around after battling Covid-19 in February 2022. The 42-year-old said: “I was … Continued
All entries into the 2026 Barry Island 10K are now sold out with just three weeks to go until race day. The sold-out event will incorporate the Welsh music and culture festival, Gŵyl Fach y Fro, which is extending across the Saturday and the Sunday for the first time. Organised by Menter Iaith Bro Morgannwg, … Continued
It’s the last chance for runners to sign up to this year’s Barry Island 10K as entries are close to selling out. With less than 300 general entries left, keen runners are being urged to secure their spot before it’s too late if they’re looking to take part in the popular seaside race. Record numbers registered for the 2025 edition and 2026 is set to … Continued
A 39-year-old man from Crosskeys is taking on the Barry Island 10K as part of his cancer battle. He’ll also be doing so to raise money for the event’s lead charity, Cancer Research Wales. Stewart Seaborne, who has just completed a Marketing master’s degree, is currently battling testicular cancer. After beating the disease in 2025, … Continued
Runners who are keen to get their 2026 race calendar locked in need to act fast if they’re hoping to take part in several Run 4 Wales events next year. It’s a sprint not a marathon for eager runners who are hoping to secure a spot in the popular ABP Newport Marathon Festival in April, as both the marathon … Continued
Entries are now open for the 2026 Run 4 Wales 10K Series for keen runners looking to complete the set and save. Next year’s series will be made up of four events taking place in Newport, Barry, Porthcawl and Cardiff. While entries into each of the races have gone on sale after each of this … Continued
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