Get ready to run as Barry Island 10k rolls into town

Popular amongst runners for its scenic route and seaside views, landmarks include Whitmore Bay, The Knap and Romilly Park.

The event starts and finishes at Barry Island, hosting the fourth and final fixture in the 2023 Run 4 Wales 10km Series.

Vale Council has highlighted which roads will be closed, with the race map and closure times highlighted.

Roads affected include Paget Road, Dock View Road, and Broad Street. See the map below for details.

Road closures and times highlighted (Image: Vale Council)

Barry Island 10k elite race competitive as ever

Organisers say the elite race is looking as competitive as ever.

Dewi Griffiths, Ben Connor and Lily Partridge are the star attractions.

Griffiths will be looking to take victory in Barry and perhaps better the course record that he set in the inaugural edition of the race in 2018 with 29:48. The Swansea Harrier is the current Welsh Champion over 10km, half marathon and marathon and is rarely beaten on Welsh soil.

Connor is the fastest in the field this time around and was the winner of the Great South Run in 2022 with a swift 47:19 over 10 miles. His most recent outing over 10km came in second place with a time of 29:18 at the Podium 10km race in Barrowford last July.

Course route (Image: Barry Island 10k)

The women’s race will see Lily Partridge return to racing in Wales following course record setting victories at the Helena Tipping 10km in Wrexham and at the Ogi Porthcawl 10k in early July. Prior to her recent Welsh victories, the Birchfield Harrier competed at the Mastercard New York 10k in June, finishing in a time of 33:15.

Start time and location of Barry 10k

Sunday August 6, 10am-2 pm, Friars Road, Barry Island.

10K Start: The 10K race starts on Friars Road as marked on the course map. The solid colour (either white, green, or yellow) behind the number on your running bib will dictate which starting pen you must assemble in before the race. Pens will open at 9.45am

Barry Island 10K Junior Races

The Barry Island 10K Junior Races will commence from 12.30pm with the Toddler Dash, followed at 12.45pm by the Future Challengers Mile, then by the Fun Run at 1.15pm. All races will begin on Friars Road in Barry.

Travel and Parking

The race start is a two-minute walk from the train station. A number of official car parks will be in operation for the ABP Barry Island 10K, with park and walk or park and ride options available.

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