Over the next few weeks to celebrate our 40th anniversary, Nigel Jones, who has been Swansea Council’s 10k Race Director since 1986, will be delving into his extensive 10k archive and speaking to some key people who have been involved with the race over the years.
Swansea Bay 10k, 1981 | Image Credit: WalesOnline
Our first article is by Chris Peregrine, who in 1981 was working as a young reporter for the South Wales Evening Post. Chris promoted the start training tips, wrote pre and post articles for some of the early Swansea Bay 10k’s and took part in the first race…
New frontiers opened up for people of a certain ilk in 1981.
The emergence of the London Marathon in March that year changed the face of fun running forever, allowing glorious amateurs to take their place alongside performers on a high profile stage that was elevated to unimaginable levels over the ensuing years. And the same could be said of the first Swansea Bay 10k, which confidently followed in London’s footsteps that October.
But it is no good organising a mass participation event if no one knows about it. The message had to be got out, and what better way than through the newspaper that continues to serve the community, the South Wales Evening Post? We were up for the challenge.
Partnership working is a buzz phrase these days, but back in 1981 a joined up approach was hardly a default setting. The success of the inaugural London Marathon had pointed to the potential of putting on something which inspired people to push themselves. In Swansea’s Guildhall there was anticipation within the then recreation department that the event being planned would also capture the new mood for running for all. Experienced Swansea Harrier John Collins was brought on board by the council to help Andrew Reid and Dave Flynn with the organisation. There was another man with a pedigree in that department to call upon. Three years earlier Berwyn Price had won gold for Wales in the 110 metres hurdles at the Commonwealth Games in Edmonton, Canada, and he happened to be a colleague of Andrew and Dave’s.
The team had been compiled, and someone was needed from the sponsors, the Evening Post, to spread the word. It was time to get the old Adidas tracksuit and trainers out. While pounding the streets was not new for some people, others, it was felt, needed some guidance as how to approach a 6.2 mile run, so it was decided to pen some weekly training tips. There was a distinct feeling in the build-up that this new thing called the Swansea Bay 10k could be the start of something big. Having kindly informed entrants what physical effort would be required in the build-up and on the big day itself, it would have been somewhat rude not to take my place in the line-up alongside nearly 2,000 others.
So wearing a Post People t-shirt, it was off from St Helen’s down towards Mumbles and back again. I recall posing the question in the next day’s paper as to whether there were in fact two races as runners appeared coming towards me as they headed for home. They were a strange breed, apparently called elite athletes. But in keeping with the branding on my top, I gallantly decided to run with people I was more familiar with, Post readers, not that the conversation flowed as the miles were clocked up. The finishing line was good enough to make an appearance at some point, and it was a short while later that I remember thinking, ‘They’re onto something here’.
Chris Peregrine Commercial Writer, South Wales Evening Post, WalesOnline
Swansea Bay 10k, 1981 | Image Credits: WalesOnline
Gwahoddir rhedwyr i gofrestru ar gyfer ras 10K Bae Abertawe Admiral a fydd ar thema’r 80au.
Yn dilyn y cyhoeddiad mwyaf diweddar gan Lywodraeth Cymru ynghylch digwyddiadau awyr agored, mae Cyngor Abertawe yn falch o allu parhau i gynllunio ar gyfer ras 10k Bae Abertawe Admiral eleni a gynhelir ddydd Sul 19 Medi.
Fel yr holl ddigwyddiadau rhedeg yng Nghymru, gohiriwyd ras y llynedd o ganlyniad i bandemig COVID-19. Mae digwyddiad eleni’n mynd i fod yn un arbennig iawn gan y bydd yn nodi’r 40fed tro i’r ras boblogaidd hon ar hyd cwrs gwastad a hynod olygfaol gael ei chynnal.
Ers ei ddechreuad ym 1981, mae’r digwyddiad wedi ennill gwobrau niferus yn gyson, ac mae Cyngor Abertawe yn cynllunio i ddathlu’r pen-blwydd arbennig hwn. Bydd digwyddiad eleni’n ymwneud â dathlu’r 40fed ras a degawd bythgofiadwy’r 1980au – meddyliwch am gynheswyr coesau, bandiau chwys, gwallt mawr a lliwiau llachar!
Os ydych chi’n ystyried dechrau rhedeg ffordd unwaith eto, neu os ydych chi a’ch ffrindiau am redeg yn gwisgo gwisg ffansi, ymunwch â’r hwyl a chofrestrwch ar-lein heddiw. Cofiwch wrando ar faledi pwerus yr 80au wrth i chi hyfforddi!
P’un a’i hon yw eich ras 10k Bae Abertawe gyntaf neu’ch 40fed tro, edrychwn ymlaen at eich gweld wrth y llinell gychwyn.
Sicrhawyd lleoedd i’r rheini a gofrestrodd ar gyfer digwyddiad 2020 yn awtomatig ar gyfer digwyddiad dathliadol eleni.
Cofrestrwch gyda hyder
Bydd Tîm Digwyddiadau’r cyngor yn parhau i fonitro sefyllfa’r pandemig yn agos. Cynhelir y ras yn unol â rheoliadau a chanllawiau Llywodraeth Cymru, Iechyd Cyhoeddus Cymru ac Athletau’r DU sy’n berthnasol ar y pryd. Mae cynlluniau’n cael eu datblygu a’u hadolygu wrth i wybodaeth a chanllawiau newydd gael eu cyhoeddi a gallai hyn gynnwys newidiadau a mesurau ychwanegol i sicrhau bod y digwyddiad yn ddiogel i bawb a fydd yn cymryd rhan, gan gynnwys y gymuned leol ehangach.
Bydd yr holl randdeiliaid, swyddogion, gwirfoddolwyr a chyflenwyr perthnasol y digwyddiad, h.y. pawb sy’n cymryd rhan, yn ymrwymedig i gynnal digwyddiad diogel o ran COVID-19 yn unol â’r rheoliadau perthnasol ar y pryd. Rydym yn gobeithio y byddwch yn ymuno â ni i sicrhau ei fod yn ddigwyddiad diogel a llwyddiannus.
Cychwynnwyd y ras gan Gyngor Abertawe ym 1981 ac mae wedi parhau i’w threfnu ers hynny – gan sicrhau ei bod wedi’i gwreiddio’n gadarn yn rhaglen ddigwyddiadau flynyddol Abertawe. Dyma fydd y 15fed achlysur hefyd i gwmni Admiral noddi’r digwyddiad, sydd yn ogystal â’r 10k yn cynnig rasys hwyl iau 1K a 3K, ynghyd â ras 10k i bobl mewn cadair olwyn a ras masgotiaid.
Meddai Robert Francis-Davies, Aelod Cabinet Cyngor Abertawe dros Fuddsoddi, Adfywio a Thwristiaeth, “Mae ras 10k Bae Abertawe Admiral yn ddigwyddiad gwych i athletwyr elît, pobl sy’n codi arian ar gyfer elusennau a’r rheini sy’n ceisio curo’u hamser gorau neu drechu nodau ffitrwydd.
“Mae’r digwyddiad hwn a gynhelir ar gwrs gwastad a chyda bae hyfryd Abertawe yn gefndir iddo, yn un nodedig yn y calendr rhedeg ac mae’n denu cyfranogwyr o bob cwr o’r DU. Mae’n nodwedd boblogaidd iawn o galendr digwyddiadau blynyddol Abertawe.
“O gofio bod cynifer o rasys wedi’u canslo dros y flwyddyn a hanner diwethaf, ac mai dyma’n 40fed digwyddiad, rydym yn rhagweld y bydd y galw am leoedd yn uchel. Byddem felly’n annog unrhyw un sydd â diddordeb i gofrestru cyn gynted â phosib er mwyn osgoi cael ei siomi oherwydd unwaith y bydd y lleoedd ar gyfer y ras wedi’u llenwi, ni fydd rhagor ar gael!”
Meddai Rhian Langham, Pennaeth Gwasanaethau Pobl Admiral, “Rydym yn falch o barhau i noddi ras 10k a rasys hwyl Bae Abertawe Admiral am y 15fed flwyddyn. Mae cefnogi diwyddiadau yn ein cymuned leol yn rhan fawr o’n diwylliant yma yn Admiral felly mae’n wych bod yn rhan o ddigwyddiad fel hyn, yn enwedig ar ôl blwyddyn heriol. Hoffwn achub ar y cyfle hwn, ar ran pawb yn Admiral, i ddymuno pob lwc i’r holl redwyr.”
RUNNERS are being invited to get their entries in for an 80’s themed 2021 Admiral Swansea Bay 10k.
Following the most recent announcement from Welsh Government regarding outdoor events, Swansea Council is delighted to be able to continue to plan for this year’s Admiral Swansea Bay 10k on Sunday 19 September.
Like all other running events in Wales, last year’s event was postponed as a result of the Covid pandemic. This year’s event is a really special one as it will mark the 40th race for this highly popular race, offering a flat and superbly scenic course.
Since its inception in 1981, the event has consistently won numerous awards and Swansea Council is making plans to celebrate this special anniversary.
This year’s event will be all about celebrating the 40th race and the unforgettable decade that was the 1980’s – think leg warmers, sweatbands, big hair and big colours!
If you’re looking to get back into road running, or you and some friends are going to run wearing some retro fancy dress, join in the fun and enter online today. And don’t forget to fire up the 80’s power ballads as the soundtrack to your training!
Whether it’s your 1st Swansea Bay 10k or your 40th, we can’t wait to see you on the start line.
Note: Those who booked places for the 2020 event were automatically guaranteed places for this year’s celebratory event.
Enter with confidence
The Council’s Events Team continue to closely monitor the pandemic situation. The Admiral Swansea Bay 10k will take place in compliance with the relevant regulations and guidance from Welsh Government, Public Health Wales and UK Athletics applicable at the time. Plans are being developed and reviewed as new information and guidance is released and this might well involve changes and additional measures to ensure the event is safe for everyone involved including the wider local community.
All relevant stakeholders, officials, volunteers and event suppliers (i.e. everyone involved), are committed to delivering a safe and Covid secure event in line with the relevant regulations at the time. We hope that you’ll join us in making it a safe & successful event.
Swansea Council initiated the run in 1981 and has continued to organise it ever since – ensuring that it is firmly embedded in Swansea’s annual event programme. It will also be the 15th occasion that Admiral has sponsored the event, which as well as the 10k, offers 1k and 3k junior fun runs, along with a 10k wheelchair race and a mascot race.
Robert Francis-Davies, the Council’s cabinet member for Investment, Regeneration and Tourism, said: “The Admiral Swansea Bay 10k is a fantastic event for elite athletes, charity fundraisers and those looking to tackle their personal bests or conquer fitness goals.
“Set against the terrific backdrop of Swansea Bay on a flat course, the event is a landmark in the running calendar and attracts participants from all over the UK. It’s an exceptionally popular feature within Swansea’s annual events calendar.
“Given that so many races have been cancelled over the past year and a half, and it is our 40th event, we’re anticipating that demand for places will be high. We’d therefore encourage anyone interested to enter as soon as possible in order to avoid disappointment – once the race places have gone, they’ve gone!”
Rhian Langham, Admiral’s Head of People Services, said: “We’re delighted to continue our sponsorship of the Admiral Swansea Bay 10k race and fun runs for the 15th year. Supporting events in our local community is very much part of our culture at Admiral, so it’s great to be involved in an event like this, especially after a challenging year.
“I’d like to take this opportunity on behalf of everyone at Admiral, to wish all the runners the very best of luck.”
Oherwydd y sefyllfa barhaus, mae’n flin gennym gyhoeddi bod ras 10k Bae Abertawe Admiral 2020, a fyddai hefyd wedi dathlu 40 mlynedd ers ei sefydlu, wedi’i gohirio tan 19 Medi 2021.
Mae Tîm Digwyddiadau’r Cyngor wedi bod yn monitro sefyllfa’r pandemig ynghyd â’r arweiniad a gyhoeddwyd gan Lywodraeth Cymru ac Iechyd Cyhoeddus Cymru yn agos.
Er bod y cyfyngiadau’n cael eu llacio’n raddol, mae bellach yn glir nad oes unrhyw sôn y bydd digwyddiadau prysur o’r natur hon yn cael eu caniatáu mewn pryd i allu cynnal y digwyddiad hwn yn ddiogel ym mis Medi.
Byddai cynnal y digwyddiad eleni wedi peryglu lledaeniad y feirws a rhoi pwysau diangen ar y gwasanaethau brys, y gwirfoddolwyr a’r rheini sy’n rhoi cefnogaeth feddygol. Mae diogelwch ein cyfranogwyr, ein staff, ein gwirfoddolwyr, ein partneriaid, ein gwylwyr a’n gwasanaethau brys yn flaenoriaeth.
Beth ydw i’n ei wneud nawr?
Ar gyfer digwyddiad y flwyddyn nesaf, mae trosglwyddiad awtomatig am ddim i ras 2021 sy’n dathlu 40 mlynedd. Does dim rhaid i redwyr sydd wedi cofrestru ar gyfer 2020 wneud unrhyw beth – caiff eu manylion eu trosglwyddo a byddant yn cael yr wybodaeth ddiweddaraf am ddigwyddiad dathliadol 2021 wrth i’r cynlluniau ddatblygu.
Gall y rheini na allant fod yn bresennol ar y dyddiad newydd drosglwyddo eu tocyn mynediad i redwr arall am ddim trwy ddefnyddio’r Member’s Hub ar RealBuzz hyd at ddydd Sul, 20 Medi eleni. Mae nifer o opsiynau ar gael i chi – Gwiriwch ein cwestiynau cyffredin ar-lein ynghylch cymryd rhan yn y ras ac i gael rhagor o wybodaeth.
Cwestiynau Cyffredin
Pam y bu'n rhaid gohirio/canslo Ras 10k Bae Abertawe Admiral ar gyfer 2020?
Mae Tîm Digwyddiadau'r cyngor wedi bod yn monitro sefyllfa'r pandemig yn agos, yn ogystal â'r arweiniad a gyhoeddwyd gan Lywodraeth Cymru ac Iechyd Cyhoeddus Cymru.
Er bod y cyfyngiadau'n cael eu llacio'n raddol, mae bellach yn glir nad oes unrhyw sôn y bydd digwyddiadau prysur o'r natur hon yn cael eu caniatáu mewn pryd i allu cynnal y digwyddiad hwn yn ddiogel ym mis Medi.
Byddai cynnal y digwyddiad eleni wedi peryglu lledaeniad y feirws ac wedi rhoi pwysau diangen ar y gwasanaethau brys, y gwirfoddolwyr a'r rheini sy'n rhoi cefnogaeth feddygol. Mae diogelwch ein cyfranogwyr, ein staff, ein gwirfoddolwyr, ein partneriaid, ein gwylwyr a’n gwasanaethau brys yn flaenoriaeth.
Beth yw dyddiad newydd y ras?
Bydd y digwyddiad i nodi pen-blwydd Ras 10k Bae Abertawe Admiral yn 40 oed bellach yn cael ei gynnal ddydd Sul 19 Medi 2021.
Ydy'r digwyddiad hwn yn cynnwys holl rasys 10k Bae Abertawe Admiral? (rasys iau 1k a 3k, ras mewn cadair olwyn a ras y masgotiaid)
Mae'r uchod yn cyfeirio at bob un o rasys 10k Bae Abertawe Admiral. Bydd pob ras 10k Bae Abertawe Admiral bellach yn cael ei chynnal ar 19 Medi 2021.
Rwyf eisoes wedi cofrestru a hoffwn gymryd rhan o hyd, beth sydd angen i mi ei wneud nawr?
Nid oes angen i redwyr sydd wedi cofrestru ar gyfer ras 2020 wneud unrhyw beth - trosglwyddwyd eu manylion yn awtomatig ar gyfer ras 2021. Rhoddir y newyddion diweddaraf ynghylch digwyddiad dathliadol 2021 i redwyr wrth i'n cynlluniau ddatblygu.
Rwyf eisoes wedi cofrestru ond nid wyf ar gael ar y dyddiad newydd - oes modd i fi drosglwyddo fy lle i rywun arall?
Mae'n flin gennym glywed na fyddwch ar gael ar y dyddiad newydd.
Ceir cyfarwyddiadau hawdd eu dilyn ar sut i drosglwyddo'ch lle i redwr arall YMA
Rhaid gwneud yr holl drosglwyddiadau am ddim o unigolyn i unigolyn cyn dydd Sul 20 Medi 2020.
Gallwch barhau i drosglwyddo'ch lle ar ôl y dyddiad hwn, fodd bynnag o 20 Medi codir ffi fach am drosglwyddo. Y dyddiad cau terfynol ar gyfer trosglwyddo'ch lle yn ras 2021 i rywun arall yw 1 Gorffennaf 2021.
Os bydd eich amgylchiadau'n newid, efallai y gallech gofrestru unwaith eto'n hwyrach yn y flwyddyn, ond bydd hyn yn amodol ar argaeledd a phrisiau cofrestru ar y pryd.
Rwyf wedi cofrestru ond ni fyddaf ar gael ar y dyddiad newydd - ga i ad-daliad?
Mae'n flin gennym glywed na fyddwch ar gael ar y dyddiad newydd.
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Os nad oes gennych y cerdyn talu gwreiddiol mwyach, rhowch wybod i ni. Bydd angen i ni gysylltu â chi ar wahân i drafod hwn.
Peidiwch â chynnwys manylion eich cerdyn yn yr e-bost.
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Gall ad-daliadau gymryd hyd at 20 niwrnod gwaith - bydd RealBuzz yn ad-dalu'r cerdyn a ddefnyddiwyd gennych yn wreiddiol. Os nad ydych wedi derbyn ad-daliad o fewn 25 niwrnod gwaith, e-bostiwch helpdesk@realbuzz.com.
Caiff ad-daliadau eu gwneud i'r cerdyn a ddefnyddiwyd i dalu'n wreiddiol. Os nad oes gennych y cerdyn gwreiddiol mwyach, nodwch hyn yn eich e-bost sy'n gofyn am ad-daliad gan y bydd angen i ni ddilyn proses wahanol - byddwn yn cysylltu â chi ar wahân i drafod hyn.
Os bydd eich amgylchiadau'n newid efallai y gallwch gofrestru i gymryd rhan yn hwyrach yn y flwyddyn. Yn amodol ar argaeledd a phrisiau cymryd rhan ar y pryd hwnnw.
Rwyf wedi cofrestru i gymryd rhan ond ni fyddaf ar gael ar y dyddiad newydd - allai ohirio fy lle?
Mae'n flin gennym glywed na fyddwch ar gael ar y dyddiad newydd yn 2021. Yn anffodus, ni allwn ohirio'ch lle ar gyfer ras yn y dyfodol gan fod y ras yn cael ei chynnal o hyd, ond ar ddyddiad newydd.
Rhaid gwneud yr holl drosglwyddiadau am ddim o unigolyn i unigolyn cyn dydd Sul 20 Medi 2020.
Y dyddiad cau terfynol ar gyfer trosglwyddo'ch lle yn ras 2021 i rywun arall yw 1 Gorffennaf2021.
Os bydd eich amgylchiadau'n newid efallai y gallwch gofrestru i gymryd rhan yn hwyrach yn y flwyddyn. Yn amodol ar argaeledd a phrisiau cymryd rhan ar y pryd.
Nid wyf wedi cofrestru i gymryd rhan eto, ond hoffwn wneud hynny - allai gofrestru o hyd? A phryd gallaf wneud hynny?
Gallwch gofrestru o hyd i gymryd rhan yn ras 2021! Mae peth gwaith gennym i'w wneud er mwyn diweddaru'r gwefannau, ac rydym yn gobeithio cynnig rhagor o leoedd dros yr ychydig wythnosau nesaf. Gwiriwch ein tudalen Facebook i gael y newyddion diweddaraf am ddyddiadau cofrestru.
A fydd holl rasys 10k Bae Abertawe Admiral yn cael eu trosglwyddo? (Rasys Iau 1k a 3k, ras mewn cadair olwyn a ras y masgotiaid)
Byddant. Caiff holl rasys 10k Bae Abertawe Admiral (rasys iau 1k a 3k, ras mewn cadair olwyn) eu trin yn yr un ffordd â'n prif ras 10k, a'u trosglwyddo'n awtomatig i'r dyddiad newydd
Rwyf eisoes wedi cysylltu â thîm 10k Bae Abertawe Admiral am wirfoddoli
Diolch - rydym yn ddiolchgar iawn am eich cefnogaeth!
Bydd y Tîm Digwyddiadau Arbennig yn cysylltu â chi yn y man i roi'r diweddaraf i chi am ein cynlluniau. Cadwch le i ni yn eich dyddiadur am 2021 - gobeithiwn y gallwch helpu o hyd!
Roeddwn i'n teithio i Abertawe ar gyfer y ras ac rwyf eisoes wedi cadw lle mewn gwesty?
Os gwnaethoch gadw lle mewn gwesty cyn ras eleni, bydd angen i chi gysylltu â'ch darparwr llety'n uniongyrchol.
Oes opsiwn i gymryd rhan mewn ras rithwir?
Does dim opsiwn Ras Rithwir ar gyfer Ras 10k Bae Abertawe Admiral.
Sut gallaf gael y diweddaraf am gyhoeddiadau a diweddariadau pellach?
I gael y newyddion diweddaraf am Ras 10k Bae Abertawe Admiral sicrhewch eich bod yn dilyn ein tudalen Facebook swyddogol.
Meddai’r Cyng. Robert Francis-Davies, Aelod Cabinet Cyngor Abertawe dros Fuddsoddi, Adfywio a Thwristiaeth, “Rydym yn ymwybodol y bydd rhedwyr a chefnogwyr yn siomedig – rydyn ni’n siomedig hefyd, ond rydym yn gwybod y bydd pawb hefyd yn deall mai dyma’r penderfyniad cywir gan ystyried y sefyllfa bresennol.
“Y peth pwysicaf i’w wneud yn awr yw gwneud popeth y gallwn i sicrhau bod cyfranogwyr a’r cyhoedd mor ddiogel â phosib, a lleihau’r pwysau ar ein gwasanaethau brys.
Y cyngor sy’n gyfrifol am y ras 10k a fydd yn cael ei noddi’r flwyddyn nesaf gan Admiral am y 15fed flynedd yn olynol. Yn ogystal â’r ras 10k, bydd rasys iau 1k a 3k ynghyd â ras 10k mewn cadair olwyn.
Meddai Ceri Assiratti, Pennaeth y Gwasanaethau Pobl yn Admiral, “Mae iechyd a lles ein staff yn bwysig i ni, felly rydym yn cefnogi penderfyniad y cyngor. Rydym yn falch ein bod wedi noddi Ras 10k Bae Abertawe Admiral ers 2006, mae ein staff yn mwynhau cymryd rhan bob blwyddyn ac maent yn edrych ymlaen at gymryd rhan yn 2021.”
Fel cyrchfan twristiaeth cyfrifol, mae Abertawe’n awyddus i gefnogi diogelwch preswylwyr y ddinas a’r twristiaid sy’n ymweld â’r ardal.
Dilynwch y dolenni swyddogol isod i gael yr arweiniad a’r wybodaeth ddiweddaraf mewn perthynas â COVID-19. Byddwn yn diweddaru’r dudalen hon yn rheolaidd gyda’r cyngor a’r wybodaeth ddiweddaraf gan Lywodraeth y DU.
Due to the ongoing situation, we’re disappointed to have to announce that the 2020 Admiral Swansea Bay 10k, which was also set to celebrate the 40th race, has been postponed until 19 September 2021.
The Council’s Events Team has been closely monitoring the pandemic situation and guidance issued by the Welsh Government and Public Health Wales.
It has become clear that although restrictions are gradually being relaxed, there is no indication that mass gatherings of this nature will be able to return in time to be able to safely stage the event this September.
Going ahead this year would have risked the spread of the virus and placed unnecessary additional strain on emergency services, volunteers and those providing medical support. The safety of our participants, staff, volunteers, partners, spectators and emergency services is paramount.
What do I do now?
For next year’s event there is free automatic transfer to the 2021 40th anniversary event. Runners with 2020 places don’t have to do anything as their details will transfer across and they will be kept updated on the 2021 celebratory event as plans develop.
Those who can’t make the new date can transfer their entry to another runner free of charge via the Real Buzz members hub up to Sunday 20 September this year. A number of options are available to you – check out our FAQs below for all your entry questions and for more information.
Further entries for next year’s event are expected to open over the coming weeks.
Entry FAQs
Why has the 2020 Admiral Swansea Bay 10k been postponed / cancelled?
The Council’s Events Team has been closely monitoring the pandemic situation and guidance issued by the Welsh Government and Public Health Wales.
It has become clear that although restrictions are gradually being relaxed, there is no indication that mass gatherings of this nature will be able to return in time to be able to safely stage the event this September.
Going ahead this year would have risked the spread of the virus and placed unnecessary additional strain on emergency services, volunteers and those providing medical support. The safety of our participants, staff, volunteers, partners, spectators and emergency services is paramount.
When is the new date?
The 40th Admiral Swansea Bay 10k will now take place on Sunday 19th September 2021.
Does this include all Admiral Swansea Bay 10k races (Junior 1k & 3k, Wheelchair and Mascot race)?
The above applies to all of the Admiral Swansea Bay 10k races. All Admiral Swansea Bay 10k races will now take place on 19 September 2021.
I’ve already entered and still want to race, what do I do now?
Runners with 2020 places don’t have to do anything as their details have been automatically transferred across to the 2021 race. Runners will be kept updated on the 2021 celebratory event as our plans develop.
I’ve already entered but won’t be able to race on the new date – can I transfer my entry to another person?
There are easy to follow instructions on how to transfer your entry to another runner HERE
All free person to person transfers must be undertaken before Sunday 20th Sept 2020.
Transfers may still take place after this time, however from September 20th there will be a small transfer fee. The final cut-off date for all person to person transfers for the 2021 race will be 1st July 2021.
If you find your circumstances change you may always be able to enter again later in the year, but this will be subject to availability and entry prices at that time.
I’ve entered but won’t be able to race on the new date – can I have a refund?
We are sorry that you are unable to join us on the new date.
Your full name used to purchase the entries originally.
The email address used to purchase the entries originally.
The name of all entries you have paid for. Please note - we are unable to offer partial refunds so if you’ve bought four entries we will have to refund all four.
If you no longer have the original card with which you made the original payment please let us know. We will need to contact you separately about this.
Please do not include any card details in the email.
The final cut-off date for all refunds for the 2020 race will be September 20th 2020. After this time no refunds will be offered.
Refunds can take up to 20 working days and will be made from Real Buzz to the payment card that you made the original payment on. If you haven’t received a refund within 25 working days please contact helpdesk@realbuzz.com.
Refunds are made to the card from which the original payment was taken. If you no longer have the original card please state this on your refund request email as there is a different process required on our part – we will then contact separately about this.
If you find your circumstances change you may always be able to enter again later in the year. Subject to availability and entry prices at that time.
I’ve entered but won’t be able to race on the new date – can I defer my entry?
We’re sorry to hear you can’t make the new 2021 date. Unfortunately we aren’t able defer your entry to future races, as the race is still going ahead but on a new date.
You are able to transfer your entry free of charge to someone else via the Real Buzz members hubup to Sunday 20th Sept 2020
All free person to person transfers must be undertaken before Sunday 20th Sept 2020.
The final cut-off date for all person to person transfers for the 2021 race will be 1st July 2021.
If you find your circumstances change you may always be able to enter again later in the year. Subject to availability and entry prices at that time.
I’ve not yet entered, but will want to – can I still enter, and when are entries open?
Yes you can enter the 2021 race! We’ve got some work to do updating the websites, and we hope to reopen entries again in the next few weeks. Check out our Facebook page to be kept up to date with entries opening.
I’ve entered my daughter/son into a junior race but by the 2021 Admiral Swansea Bay 10k they will be older than the junior race age limits – what do I do?
If your daughter/son needs to move from junior race to junior race (ie 1k to 1k or 1k to 3k) we will automatically move them and let you know nearer the 2021 race date.
Unfortunately if they have entered the 3k and will be 15 or over on the new race date (September 19th 2021) then they will have to withdraw, be refunded (please see Refund FAQ above) and / or enter the main Admiral Swansea Bay 10k race.
Will all Admiral Swansea Bay 10k race entries (Junior 1k & 3k, Wheelchair and Mascot race) be transferred?
Yes. All Admiral Swansea Bay 10k races (Junior 1k & 3k, Wheelchair) will be treated the same way as our main 10k race and automatically transferred to the new date.
I have already contacted the Admiral Swansea Bay 10k team about being a volunteer?
Thank you – we are really grateful for your support!
The Special Events Team will be in touch very soon to update you on our plans. Please book us into your diary for 2021 – we hope you will still be able to help us!
I was travelling down to Swansea for the race and have already booked accommodation?
If you had booked accommodation in advance of this year’s race, you will need to contact your accommodation provider directly.
Is there a virtual race option?
There is no Virtual Race option for the Admiral Swansea Bay 10k.
How can I stay up to date with further announcements and updates?
If you’ve still got an unanswered question about the Admiral Swansea Bay 10k, drop us a line at swanseabay10k@swansea.gov.uk
Robert Francis-Davies, Swansea Council’s cabinet member for investment, regeneration and tourism, said: “We know that runners and supporters will be disappointed – we are too, but we know they’ll also fully understand that it’s the right decision in light of the current situation.
“The most important course of action now is to do all we can to ensure participants and the public are as safe as possible and reduce the pressure on our emergency services.
The council is behind the 10k which – next year- will be sponsored by Admiral for the 15th consecutive occasion. As well as the 10k, there are 1k and 3k junior fun runs, along with a 10k wheelchair race.
Ceri Assiratti, Head of People Services at Admiral said: “The health and wellbeing of our staff is important to us, therefore we support the council’s decision. We are proud to have sponsored the Admiral Swansea Bay 10k since 2006, our staff enjoy taking part year on year and look forward to taking part in 2021.”
As a responsible tourism destination, Swansea is keen to support the safety of both residents living in the city and tourists visiting the area.
Please refer to the official links below to find out the most up to date guidance and information available relating to COVID-19. We will update this page regularly with the latest advice and information from UK Government.
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