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Gorseinon volunteers to set the pace in Admiral Swansea Bay 10k

September 18, 2019 By Chris Williams

Swansea Bay 10k pace runners

Pace runners will be on hand in this month’s Admiral Swansea Bay 10k to help runners achieve their target times.

In September 22’s event, there will be five pace runners for finishing times of 40 minutes, 45 minutes, 50 minutes, 55 minutes and 60 minutes.

The pacers are provided by 3M Gorseinon Road Runners, a well-established club. All the pacers are experienced runners and/or pacers, volunteering their time to help runners achieve their personal goals.

Photo of the 3M pace runners for the 2018 Swansea Bay 10kRobert Francis-Davies, the Swansea Council’s cabinet member for Investment, Regeneration and Tourism, said: “We’re grateful to the running club for the assistance they give – it shows real community spirit.

“With the race being sold out, anticipation is building for the event which will again attract many thousands of runners and spectators.

“The race, which first started in 1981, is one of best of its kind in the UK and was voted Best 10k in Wales in the 2019 Running Awards. Its setting along the bay is perfect.

“With its flat and scenic route, and the help of experienced pace runners, the Admiral Swansea Bay 10k provides a fantastic opportunity for runners to beat their personal best. This is yet another great event to help celebrate Swansea’s 50th anniversary as a city.”

The race will take place on Sunday, September 22, with a new start time of 11am.

As well as the main 10k event, there will also be 1k and 3k races for juniors, in addition to a 10k wheelchair race. The annual 100m mascot dash will take place just after the 10k race, from outside St Helen’s Rugby Ground.

Spectators are welcome from 8.30am.

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Admiral Swansea Bay 10k mascot race to benefit key charities

September 6, 2019 By Chris Williams

Lifesavers the RNLI and the Wales Air Ambulance will be among the charities showcased in the annual mascot race at this month’s Admiral Swansea Bay 10k.

mascots training for the Admiral Swansea Bay 10k
Some mascots warm up for their big race on Admiral Swansea Bay 10k day, September 22. They are, from left: Dylan the Dog, of The Wave and Swansea Sound; Stormy Stan, of the RNLI; Sparky the Bear, of Cerebra; Jo Joio, of Enjoy Swansea Bay; Tommy Turtle, of the LC; Cinderella’s Clock, of Jermin Productions; Biggles the Bear, of the Wales Air Ambulance.

Others include Swansea Pride, Ospreys in the Community, Cash For Kids, Lord Mayor’s Charities and Swans Aid.

Now, with around two weeks to go until the big race, the mascots taking part are in training for their showdown on Sunday, September 22.

Their 100m dash will start at 11.10am outside St Helen’s – that’s 10 minutes after the main race starts from the same location.

Mascots taking part include Sparky the Bear from charity Cerebra, Mr Leek from CK Foodstores, Tommy Turtle from the LC and Enjoy Swansea Bay’s Jo Joio. Others include Stormy Stan, Cyril the Swan and Finley the Bear.

Swansea Council organises the Admiral Swansea Bay 10k, which also includes 1k and 3k races for juniors.

Robert Francis-Davies, the council’s cabinet member for investment, regeneration and tourism, said: “The mascot race has become a key part of the Admiral Swansea Bay 10k experience.

“It provides great entertainment for onlookers while also helping raise funds for worthwhile causes.

“It adds a fun element to a family-friendly event that meets the needs of elite athletes, charity fundraisers and people looking to conquer their personal fitness challenges.

“The Admiral Swansea Bay 10k is a terrific event to take part in – and a great event for spectators, with thousands of people lining the sweep of Swansea Bay to watch their friends and loved ones race.”

Any group, charity, organisation or company that would like their mascot to take part in the 100m dash – and be in with a chance of winning the £100 on offer for the winning mascot – should email Lindsay Sleeman on lindsay.sleeman@swansea.gov.uk or phone her on 01792 635428. You can find out more here.

Charities represented include MADAL and Care After Combat. Organisations taking part include Freedom Leisure, Jermin Productions, Mumbles Pier, Ospreys Rugby, The Wave and Swansea Sound, Swansea Council’s Enjoy Swansea Bay, the RNLI, Swansea City FC and the council’s Swansea Family Information Service.

On the big day, spectators are welcome from 8.30am. Junior races will take place from 9.15am-10am and the main 10k starting at 11am.

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Excitement mounts as 10k race packs go out

September 6, 2019 By Chris Williams

First time runners at the Swansea Bay 10k

THOUSANDS of race packs will start going out to Admiral Swansea Bay 10k runners in the next few days.

The packs include a personalised race number with time-recording chip on the back, baggage label, t-shirt voucher and details on how to download the 2019 Race Day Guide. The annual race, which will take place on Sunday, September 22, is now sold out. Around 5,000 runners will take part.

Swansea Council organises the event which is being sponsored by Admiral for the 14th consecutive year. As well as the 10k, there are 1k and 3k races for juniors, a 10k wheelchair race and a charity mascot 100m dash.

Cllr Robert Francis-Davies, the council’s cabinet member for innovation, regeneration and tourism, said: “The delivery of race packs means that excitement will really be mounting for runners.

“The Admiral Swansea Bay 10k is a terrific race for elite athletes, charity fundraisers and people looking to tackle their personal bests or conquer personal fitness goals.

“It’s set against the beautiful sweep of Swansea Bay on a flat course, I’m delighted that thousands of runners have registered.

“Those who take part are wholly positive about the experience thanks to the quality of the race’s organisation and management, and the support they receive from hundreds of spectators.

“The event is part of the rich culture of our city and this year’s will be extra special as it takes place in the year that marks our first half century of city status.”

The Admiral Swansea Bay 10k was named the best 10k race in Wales in the 2019 Running Awards.

The mascot race is still open for entries. These are invited from groups, organisations and companies looking to win the £100 on offer for the winning mascot.

On the big day, spectators are welcome from 8.30am. Junior races will take place from 9.15am-10am, the main 10k starts at 11am and the mascot race starts at 11.10am.

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Thousands of runners are getting their entries in

February 20, 2019 By Chris Williams

THOUSANDS of runners are getting their entries in for this year’s Admiral Swansea Bay 10k.

There are new start times planned for what is one of Wales’ biggest award-winning running events featuring some of the country’s finest scenery along the way.
Swansea Council is behind the event, which is being sponsored by Admiral for the 14th consecutive year. As well as the 10k, there are also 1k and 3k junior fun runs, along with a 10k wheelchair race. About 5,000 people are expected to take part again this year on September 22.

Robert Francis-Davies, Swansea Council’s Cabinet Member for Investment, Regeneration and Tourism, said: “The Admiral Swansea Bay 10k is one of the landmark events of the running calendar and attracts participants from all over the UK.

“Following feedback from participants, this year’s races will begin a little earlier with the seven and under 1k race getting under starter’s orders at 9.15am and the main race going off at 11am.
Cllr Francis-Davies said: “An exceptionally popular feature of Swansea’s annual events calendar, the Admiral Swansea Bay 10k is a terrific race for elite athletes, charity fundraisers and people looking to tackle their personal bests or conquer personal fitness goals. Set against the sweep of Swansea Bay on a flat course, I’d urge anyone interested to enter as soon as possible to avoid disappointment because once the race places have gone they’ve gone.” He added: “People who take part are overwhelmingly positive about the experience because of the quality of the race’s organisation and management, and the support they receive from hundreds of people lining the route. That’s also why the Admiral Swansea Bay 10k has won the Running Awards accolade for being the Best 10k in Wales two years running and why we’ve also been shortlisted for the Best 10k in the UK award this year. There’s still a couple of weeks left for people to cast their vote.”

Visit swanseabay10k.com to find out more information and enter. And to vote for the Admiral Swansea Bay 10k in this year’s Running Awards get your vote in at therunningawards.com/vote by March 1.

Race Times:

  • 1k (7 and under) 9.15am
  • 1k (8-11 years) 9.30am
  • 3k (9-14 years) 10am
  • 10k Wheelchair 5 minutes before the main race
  • 10k (15 years+) 11am

Entry Prices:

  • Adults £24.50 affiliated / £26.50 non-affiliated (includes a tech t-shirt, medal and goody bag)
  • Children £7.50 (includes a tech t-shirt, medal, certificate and goody bag)

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Thousands hit Swansea seafront for annual 10k success

September 18, 2018 By Chris Williams

THOUSANDS of runners and spectators took to the streets of Swansea on Sunday for the Admiral Swansea Bay 10k.

Around 5,000 runners took centre stage for what is one of the top events of its kind in the UK, attracting fans and competitors from across the UK.

This year’s runners were issued with T-shirts bearing the motivational slogan: “All you need is the courage to believe in yourself and put one foot in front of the other.”

It is a quote from long-distance running legend Kathrine Switzer, famous for her running and social activism for women’s sport.

As well as the 10k, there were 1k, 3k and 5k junior fun runs, a 10k wheelchair race and a 100m mascot dash, won this year by Matt Clowes, who won £100 for their designated charity.

Cllr Robert Francis-Davies, Swansea Council’s Cabinet Member for innovation, regeneration and tourism, said: “It was a joy for our city to host so many running enthusiasts this weekend.

“The Admiral Swansea Bay 10k has a runner-friendly course with some of the finest views anywhere in the UK – it’s is a real celebration of Swansea’s sports culture.

“It’s a fantastic event for elite athletes, experienced runners and first timers, or anyone looking to raise money for charity or tackle personal fitness challenges.

“We’re delighted with the huge crowd of spectators which – yet again – added to the amazing community feel and great family atmosphere that helps to inspire everyone who takes part.”

The event has won silver for Best UK 10k for the past two years at The UK Running Awards. The junior races were also voted the UK’s Best Child-Friendly Event in last year’s awards.

All race results are available to view online at swanseabay10k.com/results

Official race photos will be available later this week from photo-fit.net, the official Admiral Swansea Bay 10k race photographer.

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