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Sun, sea, and sand provide the backdrop to the Barry Island 10K – which brings a summertime festival of running to the popular seaside resort with a 10K race and family fun run. A firm favourite with runners – renowned for it’s varied and scenic route, unbeatable crowd support and feel-good atmosphere.
The 10K race takes place on fully closed roads with a challenging yet rewarding route showcasing all of the town’s most scenic seaside spots and recognisable landmarks – including Whitmore Bay, the Knap, Romilly Park and Watch House Bay.
A host of children’s activities including a Family Fun Run and Toddler Dash take place along the promenade – giving budding athletes and families a chance to get in on the action.
The event is delivered by Run 4 Wales, the team behind the Cardiff Half Marathon, Newport Wales Marathon & the Run 4 Wales 10K Series.
Review summary
4.7
2 Reviews
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Dewi Wyn M
"First time at Barry Island 10k. Great course, fantastic volunteers. Rounded off..."
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Louise M
"It was great running around Barry however I did feel the last hill (and there..."
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How to enter the Barry Island 10K
1 Mile - Fun Run
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Barry Island 10K routes
The route of the Barry Island 10K takes in all of the area’s most scenic seaside spots.
It will begin near the sea front at Whitmore Bay and take participants from the promenade through Barry’s regenerated retail area before arching around the iconic Barry Dock Offices building. After heading up Subway Road, runners will go down Broad Street, pass Barry Train Station and head into the pretty Romilly Park.
Scenic views of the Bristol Channel and Porthkerry Country Park await runners from the 6K mark, before running alongside the picturesque Knapp pebble beach and Watch House Bay. Next, they’ll run up The Parade before heading back to the Island to take on the final 2K.
Runners will pass the roaring crowds before a loop of the amusement centre and a downhill finish alongside the gardens of Friars Road, overlooking Whitmore Bay.
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Barry Island 10K weather forecast
Possible light rain overnight.
22°C
Predicted highs
15°C
Predicted lows
Light breeze possible, up to 7mphMeet the organizer
#45
Run4Wales are ranked #45 in the UK out of 414 organizers
Run 4 Wales delivers a series of high profile elite and mass participation sporting events in Wales including the Cardiff Half Marathon, Newport Wales Marathon, VELOTHON Wales, Cardiff Bay Run, Barry Island 10K and the Royal Welsh Trail Running Festival.
Barry Island 10K reviews (2)
Did the 10K in 2019
First time at Barry Island 10k. Great course, fantastic volunteers. Rounded off with a great meal at Hangfire BBQ.Did the 10K in 2019
It was great running around Barry however I did feel the last hill (and there were a few!) to go around the fair ground was a little excessive! Apart from that I loved it!
