It was the biggest ever Barry Island 10K with more than 4,300 runners signed up to take part and a new course record set in the women’s race. The race was back in the popular seaside town after a year-long hiatus taking runners on a tour of the town’s most scenic seaside spots and recognisable
Two Welsh sustainability organisations are the latest recipients of funding from the Run 4 Wales Climate Action Fund. Keep Wales Tidy and Tir Natur have both been awarded £4,500 each to help with projects over the coming year. The donation comes from funds from Run 4 Wales’ 2024 events and includes contributions from event organisers,
Charities have the chance to boost their fundraising donations by getting involved with the Run 4 Wales 10K Series. The series includes some of the biggest and best 10K races in Wales including the Barry Island 10K in June, the Brecon Carreg Porthcawl 10K in July and the Brecon Carreg CDF 10K in September, and
We are excited to announce that we now have an additional volunteer role at Barry Island 10K on Sunday 15 June, offering yet another way for Extra Milers to support this fantastic seaside event. Along with the usual roles of supporting the start-finish line, helping at the midway water station in Romilly Park or checking
Businesses that are looking to build a happier and more resilient workforce should enrol onto one of Run 4 Wales’ corporate wellbeing offerings. Its tailored corporate wellbeing packages have been designed to help companies boost their workplace effectiveness by strengthening team bonds and increasing employees’ physical and mental health. They aim to not only build
Oysho has been announced as the new headline sponsor of the Cardiff Half Marathon, which returns to the Welsh capital on Sunday 5 October. The international sport and leisure brand takes over the sponsorship from Principality Building Society, expanding its impressive list of sports event sponsorships as it continues to focus on running initiatives in
Run 4 Wales Ltd (R4W) is delighted to announce that it has acquired Always Aim High Events Ltd in a move that sees the mass-participation event organisers join forces across Wales. The partnership brings together two leaders in the Welsh sporting industry with a shared commitment to deliver world-class events that give back to their
Entries are now open for runners to take part in the 2026 ABP Newport Marathon Festival – and hundreds have already signed up for next year. A record-breaking number of runners took part in the 2025 edition last weekend, with thousands of runners taking over the city’s streets. The date has been set for
It was a record breaking 2025 ABP Newport Marathon Festival this weekend as thousands of runners took over the city’s streets. It was the biggest event yet with 10,000 people signed up to take part in the weekend festivities which included a marathon, half marathon, 10K and junior races, and new course records were set
When you’ve signed up to a race and begin a new training plan, you’ll soon be clocking up the miles, so it’ll come as no surprise that your running shoes will be excessively used. Your running shoes are one of the most important pieces of kit that you’ll own as a runner, so it’s important
