Barry Island 10K

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Sun 4th Aug 2019

Barry
By Run4Wales
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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 its 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 towns most scenic seaside spots and recognisable landmarks including Whitmore Bay, the Knap, Romilly Park and Watch House Bay.

A host of childrens 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.

How to enter the Barry Island 10K

10K
Run 10km
Sun 4th Aug 2019
£23–£25
Event passed
1 Mile - Fun Run
Run 1mi
Sun 4th Aug 2019
£5–£15
Event passed

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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What’s Included

10K race entry includes a finishers medal, technical race t-shirt, on-course water station, live bands and entertainment, Event Village facilities and live tracking via the Run 4 Wales app.