\n The Barry Island 10K drew more than 4,700 participants across its main and junior events, with runners of all ages racing through Whitmore Bay, the Knap, Romilly Park, and Watch House Bay.\n<\/p>\n
\n Organised by Run 4 Wales, the race was the second in the 2026 R4W 10K Series.\n<\/p>\n
\n \n A new women\u2019s course record was set by Charlotte Taylor of Bristol & West AC, who finished in 33:08.\n<\/p>\n \n Ms Taylor said: “Today\u2019s been really good, I really enjoyed the run.\n<\/p>\n \n “I\u2019ve been doing some longer races recently, so it was nice to have something a bit faster and blow out over 10K.\n<\/p>\n \n \n “There were lots of people out cheering, the atmosphere was good.\n<\/p>\n \n “I knew there were some hills, but I felt strong on those, and I really liked the coastal part of the course too.”\n<\/p>\n \n The men\u2019s race was won by Jon Butler of Swansea Harriers in 30:23.\n<\/p>\n \n \n Mr Butler said: “It was good, I\u2019m really pleased.\n<\/p>\n \n “I ran a good solid time, the quickest I\u2019ve done here in three attempts, and I ran most of it on my own, so I\u2019m happy with it.\n<\/p>\n \n “The race was brilliant; there were crowds everywhere and that makes a really big difference.”\n<\/p>\n \n In the wheelchair race, Barry resident Ron Price took the title in 53:37.\n<\/p>\n \n \n Mr Price said: “The hills are tough \u2013 they\u2019re always tough in a racing chair because we\u2019ve got no gearing, but other than that, it was a good event, well organised and the weather stayed on our side.\n<\/p>\n \n “The crowds were good and there was lots of support from the runners along the way too, as I tend to slow down going up the hills and then overtake them on the way down. It was a good event.”\n<\/p>\n \n Junior Races followed the main event, featuring a 50m toddler dash, a mile for young athletes, and a Family Fun Run.\n<\/p>\n \n \n Cancer Research Wales returned as the event\u2019s lead charity, fielding 125 runners.\n<\/p>\n \n Adam Fletcher, chief executive officer of Cancer Research Wales, said: “Congratulations to all our fantastic runners who took part in the Barry Island 10K for Cancer Research Wales \u2013 what you\u2019ve done today is incredible.”\n<\/p>\n \n \n Matt Newman, chief executive at Run 4 Wales, said: “It was fantastic to be back in my hometown and see the streets awash with runners and spectators for another Barry Island 10K.\n<\/p>\n \n “The crowd support is always spectacular here.”\n<\/p>\n \n Next year\u2019s race will take place on Sunday, May 16, 2027.\n<\/p>\n \n Early bird entry is available to the first 500 registrants, offering a \u00a36 discount.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\nCharlotte Taylor of Bristol & West AC set a new women\u2019s course record (Image: Chris Fairweather\/Huw Evans Agency)<\/em><\/span>\n<\/p>\n
Runners collected their medals and t-shirts at the end of the race (Image: Chris Fairweather\/Huw Evans Agency)<\/em><\/span>\n<\/p>\n
Jon Butler of Swansea Harriers won the men’s race (Image: Chris Fairweather\/Huw Evans Agency)<\/em><\/span>\n<\/p>\n
The race took runners past Barry Island’s landmarks (Image: Chris Fairweather\/Huw Evans Agency)<\/em><\/span>\n<\/p>\n
Junior Races followed the main event (Image: Chris Fairweather\/Huw Evans Agency)<\/em><\/span>\n<\/p>\n
Cancer Research Wales was the race’s lead charity (Image: Chris Fairweather\/Huw Evans Agency)<\/em><\/span>\n<\/p>\n