Admiral Swansea Bay 10K

Admiral Swansea Bay 10k

1 week left to enter the 2018 Admiral Swansea Bay 10k

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THOUSANDS of race packs will start being sent out to Admiral Swansea Bay 10k runners from next week.

The race packs include a race day guide, personalised race number with electronic time-recording chip on the back and details on how to collect the 2018 tech t-shirt.

Entries for the annual race, which takes place on Sunday September 16, close on Friday August 31.

Swansea Council is behind the event, which is being sponsored by Admiral for the twelfth consecutive year. As well as the 10k, there are also 1k, 3k and 5k junior fun runs, along with a 10k wheelchair race.

About 5000 people are expected to take part again this year.

Cllr Robert Francis-Davies, Swansea Council’s Cabinet Member for Innovation, Regeneration and Tourism, said: “With a backdrop of so much beautiful scenery, it’s no surprise running is part of the rich culture of our city.

“Earlier this year the Admiral Swansea Bay 10k was named the best 10k race in Wales in the 2018 Running Awards and it’s also been nominated in the 2019 Running Awards as well.”

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 iconic sweep of Swansea Bay on a flat course, this award-winning event also includes junior races for children, which give a great introduction to road-running.

“With entries closing at the end of August, I’d urge anyone interested to enter this year’s event as soon as possible to avoid disappointment because the race always reaches capacity, often before the closing date.

“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.”

A mascot race is also taking place on the day of this year’s 10k, so entries are invited from groups, organisations and companies looking to win the £100 on offer for the winning mascot.

Entry details:

  • 10k: £23 affiliated / £25 non-affiliated. All entrants will receive a tech t-shirt. All finishers will receive a medal and goody bag.
  • Junior Races: £7. All entrants will receive a tech t-shirt. All finishers will receive a medal, certificate and goody bag.
  • All details and links to enter races online can be found at swanseabay10k.com
  • To vote for the Admiral Swansea Bay 10k in the 2019 Running Awards go to therunningawards.com

3 weeks left to enter the 2018 Admiral Swansea Bay 10k

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THERE are only three weeks left for fitness fans and charity fundraisers to get their entries in for this year’s Admiral Swansea Bay 10k.

Entries for the annual race, which takes place on Sunday September 16, close on Friday August 31.

Swansea Council is behind the event, which is being sponsored by Admiral for the thirteenth consecutive year. As well as the 10k, there are also 1k, 3k and 5k junior fun runs, along with a 10k wheelchair race.

About 5000 people are expected to take part again this year.

Cllr Robert Francis-Davies, Swansea Council’s Cabinet Member for Innovation, Regeneration and Tourism, said: “With a backdrop of so much beautiful scenery it’s no surprise running is part of the rich culture of our city.

“Earlier this year the Admiral Swansea Bay 10k was named the best 10k race in Wales in the 2018 Running Awards and it’s also been nominated in the 2019 Running Awards as well.”

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 iconic sweep of Swansea Bay on a flat course, this award-winning event also includes junior races for children, which give a great introduction to road-running.

“With entries closing at the end of August, I’d urge anyone interested to enter this year’s event as soon as possible to avoid disappointment because the race always reaches capacity, often before the closing date.

“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.”

A mascot race is also taking place on the day of this year’s 10k, so entries are invited from groups, organisations and companies looking to win the £100 on offer for the winning mascot.

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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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!

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