Admiral Swansea Bay 10K

Admiral Swansea Bay 10k

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Junior Race entries now open!

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HUNDREDS of junior runners are getting set for this year’s award-winning Admiral Swansea Bay 10k.

The starting gun has fired for entries for the hugely-popular junior races which feature different distances to the main adult’s event.

Youngsters putting their name forward by the end of August will receive a race t-shirt on top of the medal, certificate and goodie bag they get when they cross the finishing line.

Hundreds of people have already signed up for the main race and the junior event will challenge youngsters at the 1k, 3k or 5k distance depending on their age group.

Robert Francis-Davies, Cabinet Member for Innovation, Regeneration and Tourism, said: “The Admiral Swansea Bay 10k is one of the jewels in the city’s annual events crown and the crowds of young people who participate or just pop down to watch increases year on year.

“The Admiral Swansea Bay 10k was voted the Best 10k in Wales in the 2018 Running Awards – we’re proud of the title because it’s a poll of runners themselves so it says something about just how good the event is.

“The award proves it’s a hugely-popular event and whether you’re a junior or an adult runner, there’s still plenty of time to get some practice in before the big day on September 16.”

More than 4,500 people took part in last year’s race. As well as the main 10k race, there were also 1k, 3k and 5k junior fun runs, along with a 10k wheelchair race and a 100-metre dash for mascots.

Electronic time recording means that competitors will find out quickly and easily whether their efforts were a personal best on a running-friendly course with some of the finest views anywhere in the country.

Junior race entries are now open with 1k races for those aged 11 years and under, 3k for ages 9-14 and 5k for ages15-21. Early bird entry is £6.50 but hurry to enter as the price will increase on 1 July.

Entries for the main race opened just after last year’s event finished and the early-bird entry fee is £22 for affiliated runners and £24 for the non-affiliated. The early-bird offer for the main race ends on June 11.

Whether it’s the  junior races or the main 10k you’re interested in, the deadline for entries is August 31, or when maximum capacity is reached if sooner – maximum capacity has been reached prior to the closing date in recent years so enter early to avoid disappointment.

For more information and to enter visit swanseabay10k.com

THE Admiral Swansea Bay 10k has been named best event of its kind in Wales

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Best 10k in Wales - Swansea Bay

The annual race, which was held this year on Sunday September 24, came first in the Welsh heats for the prestigious UK Running Awards.

Online voting has now re-opened and allows those who have already voted a second opportunity to vote again, with the Admiral Swansea Bay 10k among the final 12 races in the running for the UK-wide title.

Swansea Council is behind the Admiral Swansea Bay 10k, which is part of the year-long Enjoy Swansea programme of events and activities.

Head to the 10k voting area of www.therunningawards.co.uk to vote for the Admiral Swansea Bay, which is up against races including the Whitchurch 10k, the Berkshire 10k and the Doncaster 10k on the final shortlist.

Cllr Robert Francis-Davies, Swansea Council’s Cabinet Member for Culture, Tourism and Major Projects, said: “The Admiral Swansea Bay 10k has been a major success story since being first introduced in 1981, attracting many thousands of people to take part every year.

“Catering for elite athletes, amateur runners, charity fundraisers and many others, the event, set against the glorious backdrop of Swansea Bay, is one of many that re-enforce Swansea’s status as a leading city of sport.

“The Admiral Swansea Bay 10k has been on the shortlist for this major UK-wide accolade twice before, but it’s never won. You can help change that by voting for the event as soon as possible, to help give the Admiral Swansea Bay 10k the recognition it so thoroughly deserves.”

At the 2016 and 2017 UK Running Awards, the Admiral Swansea Bay 10k came second in the best 10k category.

Voting for next year’s awards closes on March 15, with the awards ceremony being held on April 19.

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Entries open for 2018 Swansea Bay 10k

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This year’s Admiral Swansea Bay 10k may only just have finished, but entries are already open for next year’s race.

Swansea Council, who run the event, have now confirmed that the 2018 Admiral Swansea Bay 10k will be held on Sunday September 16.

More than 4,500 people took part in this year’s Admiral Bay 10k last month. As well as the main 10k race, there were also 1k, 3k and 5k junior fun runs, along with a 10k wheelchair race and a 100-metre dash for mascots.

Electronic time recording meant that competitors could find out quickly and easily whether their efforts were a personal best on a running-friendly course with some of the finest views anywhere in the country.

Cllr Robert Francis-Davies, Swansea Council’s Cabinet Member for Culture, Tourism and Major Projects, said: “The prospect of a 10k may seem a little daunting to many people, but with entries already open for the 2018 event, it gives people plenty of time to get in shape over the next 12 months.

“Whether you’re a novice runner, an experienced athlete or a fun runner, everyone who takes part in the Admiral Swansea Bay 10k speaks very positively about the experience – whether it’s because of the race’s great organisation, the scenic course, the money you raise for charity or the feeling when you cross the finish line.

“These are among the reasons why the event has again been shortlisted for the best 10k of its kind in the UK at the 2018 Running Awards.”

Head to www.swanseabay10k.com to enter next year’s 10k or to www.therunningawards.com to vote for the 10k in the 2018 Running Awards.

Official race photographs from this year’s race are also now available at www.photo-fit.net

Enter the 2018 race today!

10k Blog pt. 7 – Wet and windy but oh-so worth it!

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So the weather may have lived up to the dreary forecast expectations, with rain commencing as the starting gun went, but what a day Sunday was!

From collecting my t-shirt on Friday afternoon, right through until the end of the race, the weekend was thoroughly enjoyable.

In hindsight, I didn’t realise how many people would be on site on race day, between the children’s races, full 10k participants and spectators, the atmosphere was absolutely buzzing!

With a Rocky style warm-up lead by the team at Active Swansea I was raring to go by the time the gun went at 1pm. Having timing pens at the start line meant there was no battling my way to the front, and was able to set off at a speed similar to that of my start line companions.

Plodding through puddles for almost an hour may not seem like the most fun thing to do on a Sunday afternoon, but hearing the crowd clapping and cheering really did give me goosebumps, especially at the halfway mark. A little bit of upbeat music from Heart FM at the 7k point really gave me the push I needed when my legs began to tire on the home straight as I counted down the metres left.

With thanks to the 50-minute pace runner, I managed to beat my PB with an official chip time of 51:48 by keeping him in my sights throughout the course!

I’m absolutely thrilled to have been part of such an enjoyable event and will definitely be signing up again next year, but this time with a new goal: sub 50 minutes.

In the meantime, I shall keep racking up the miles as I look to complete my first half marathon next year in my next running challenge.

It looks like I wasn’t the only one who enjoyed the race, as it’s already been nominated once again for the best 10k in the UK at The Running Awards! If you enjoyed it as much as me, you can vote for the Admiral Swansea Bay 10k here 🙂

If you loved the race, be sure to give it a rating on Facebook too!

Hope to see you all again on 16 September 2018!

Georgia x

 

Road Closures

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A NUMBER of road closures will be in place on Sunday (September 24) to accommodate the Admiral Swansea Bay 10k.

About 4,500 runners are expected to take part in the main race, which leaves from outside St Helen’s at 1pm and goes to Mumbles and back.

Swansea Council is behind the event. A number of other races will also take place on the day, including 1k, 3k and 5k races for juniors, as well as the traditional 100-metre dash for mascots. All places for each race other than the mascots are now taken, so people won’t be able to sign-up to take part on the day.

The road closures listed below will be in place on the day:

* Noon to 1.30pm – Mumbles Road closed between Guildhall Road South and Sketty Lane.

* Noon to 1.30pm – Brynmill Lane closed between Mumbles Road and Bryn Road, except for access southbound to the Recreation Ground off Brynmill Lane for parking if space permits.

* Noon to 12.45pm – Sketty Lane right turn only onto Mumbles Road.

* 12.45pm to 1.45pm – Sketty Lane closed southbound. Access to Singleton Hospital and the Wales National Pool will be maintained.

* 12.45pm to 1.45pm – Mumbles Road closed in Mumbles direction only between Sketty Lane and Mayals Road. Left turn only (towards the city centre) from Ashleigh Road, Derwen Fawr Road, Mill Lane and Mayals Road.

* 12.45pm to 1.45pm – Mumbles Road closed between Mayals Road and Fairwood Road.

* 12.45 to 2pm – Mumbles Road closed in Mumbles direction only between Fairwood Road and Newton Road. Left turn only towards the city centre from Alderwood Road, Bethany Lane, Palmyra Court, Norton Avenue, Norton Road and Newton Road.

* Re-opening times are approximate because they depend on the speed of the runners.

Diversion routes have been made available where possible, with information being issued to all locations adjacent to the course which may be directly affected by the closures.

Have a look at the Race Day Guide for further details and check out our travel guide too.

Pace Runners ready

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Pace runners ready to help 10k runners achieve their personal bests

The Admiral Swansea Bay 10k is just around the corner and runners who wish to achieve a specific time can do so with the help of a pace runner.

A pace runner is an experienced runner, trained to help racers achieve their target finish time. Lots of races including marathons often provide pace runners who assist other runners to maintain a steady pace throughout the race.

In this year’s Admiral Swansea Bay 10k, there will be 4 pace runners for finishing times of 40 minutes, 45 minutes, 50 minutes and 60 minutes.

Cllr Robert Francis-Davies, Swansea Council’s Cabinet Member for Enterprise, Development and Regeneration, said: “With its flat and scenic route, the Admiral Swansea Bay 10k provides a fantastic opportunity to beat your personal best, and the experienced pace runners, who volunteer their time, are a fantastic way to help runners achieve their personal goals.

“With the race being completely sold out, anticipation is starting to build for the event, which will again attract many thousands of people. The race has gone from strength to strength since its inception in 1981 to become one of the best of its kind in the UK and its setting along the Bay is perfect for runners and spectators.

“Sport is a major part of UK culture, with events up and down the country attracting many participants and spectators. The thousands of runners and spectators expected at this year’s Admiral Swansea Bay 10k are a clear reminder why Swansea is bidding for UK City of Culture 2021.”

The race will take place on Sunday September 24 and as well as the main 10k event, there will also be 1k, 3k and 5k races for juniors, in addition to a 10k wheelchair race. The annual 100-metre mascot dash will take place just after the 10k race, from outside St Helen’s Rugby Ground. Spectators are welcome from 10am.

Admiral Swansea Bay 10K