Whether you are local to Swansea or travelling down to for the weekend to take part, below you’ll find some useful FAQ’s on transport, accommodation and road closures.
Over 4,000 competitors and their families attend the Admiral Swansea Bay 10k every year, so due to the increased amount of traffic on the road we advise that competitors car share or use public transport when ever possible.
Road Closures
A number of road closures will be in place to accommodate the Admiral Swansea Bay 10k. The main 10k race will start from directly opposite St. Helen’s Rugby Ground, at the earlier time of 11am and will follow the Mumbles Road to Oystermouth Square where it will turn and return along the foreshore cycle / footpath. Check out the key times and a helpful map below.
Road closures and diversions will be implemented from:
10.00am until 12.00pm:
- Mumbles Road Closed in both directions between the traffic lights at the Slip near St. Helen’s Rugby Ground and the bottom of Sketty Lane. The road will re-open as soon as it is deemed safe after the last runner and safety vehicles have cleared the Sketty Lane junction.
- Sketty Lane South bound in its entirety, access will be allowed for Singleton Hospital visitors, the Wales National Pool, University Playing fields and Swansea University (via the hospital).
- Brynmill Lane closed between Mumbles Road and Bryn Road, except for access southbound to the Recreation Ground off Brynmill Lane for parking
10.30pm until 12.00pm:
- Mumbles Road Closed to westbound traffic between the bottom of Sketty Lane to Mayals Road. East bound traffic will be reduced to one lane and diverted up Sketty Lane at this point. Access to Singleton Hospital and the Wales National Pool will be maintained
- Mumbles Road Closed in both directions between the bottom of Mayals Road and West Cross Roundabout. The road will re-open on a rolling basis as soon as it is deemed safe after the last runner and safety vehicles pass. Left turn only (towards the city centre) from Ashleigh Road, Derwen Fawr Road, Mill Lane and Mayals Road.
- Mumbles Road Closed to westbound traffic between West Cross Inn Roundabout and Oystermouth Square. The road will re-open on a rolling basis as soon as it is deemed safe after the last runner and safety vehicles pass.
- 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.
- For the safety of all involved, residents along Mumbles Road will be unable to gain vehicle entry onto parts of this road between approximately 10.30pm and 12.30pm.
Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained at all times.
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There will be signs from junction 47 and 42 of the M4 to the event area, yellow signs with a running man depicted on them.
There will be free parking in the Recreation Ground and Lacrosse Field (no later than 10.00am) adjacent to St Helens Rugby Ground, front and side of the Guildhall, Swansea. Overflow car parks are located at the Civic Centre West Car Park.
Please help us by arriving early as the car parks are well used and traffic builds up close to the main event car park. A detailed traffic management system will be put in place and road closures will come into operation from approximately 10.00am. From past experience, traffic will be heavy in the proximity of the course.
All participants are reminded to arrive early and allow for traffic delays near the start and finish areas. When exiting the car parks on foot, please take care and only cross the road at the designated crossing points. This is especially important at the end of the event when returning to your cars, as you will be crossing a very busy dual carriageway.
From the Quadrant bus station in the city centre, the following buses will take you to St Helens Rugby Ground: 2A /3A. The City Centre is well serviced by public transport. For further information about bus and train services contact Traveline Cymru on 0871 200 22 33 or visit the Traveline Cymru website
There will be free parking in the Recreation Ground and Lacrosse Field (no later than 10.00am) adjacent to St Helens Rugby Ground, front and side of the Guildhall, Swansea. Overflow car parks are located at the Civic Centre West Car Park.
When exiting the car park on foot take care and only cross at the designated crossing points. This is especially important at the end of the event when returning to your vehicles as you will be crossing a very busy dual carriageway.
Travelling down to Swansea for the Admiral Swansea Bay 10k? Let Visit Swansea Bay help you plan your stay. Visitswanseabay.com is maintained by the Swansea Council’s Tourism Team, and is the official provider of tourist information for Swansea Bay (Swansea, Mumbles and Gower). The website is packed with ideas for things to see and do and as well as providing an excellent and wide choice of graded accommodation information.
Road Closures
A number of road closures will be in place to accommodate the Admiral Swansea Bay 10k. The main 10k race will start from directly opposite St. Helen’s Rugby Ground, at the earlier time of 11am and will follow the Mumbles Road to Oystermouth Square where it will turn and return along the foreshore cycle / footpath. Check out the key times and a helpful map below.
Road closures and diversions will be implemented from:
10.00am until 12.00pm:
- Mumbles Road Closed in both directions between the traffic lights at the Slip near St. Helen’s Rugby Ground and the bottom of Sketty Lane. The road will re-open as soon as it is deemed safe after the last runner and safety vehicles have cleared the Sketty Lane junction.
- Sketty Lane South bound in its entirety, access will be allowed for Singleton Hospital visitors, the Wales National Pool, University Playing fields and Swansea University (via the hospital).
- Brynmill Lane closed between Mumbles Road and Bryn Road, except for access southbound to the Recreation Ground off Brynmill Lane for parking
10.30pm until 12.00pm:
- Mumbles Road Closed to westbound traffic between the bottom of Sketty Lane to Mayals Road. East bound traffic will be reduced to one lane and diverted up Sketty Lane at this point. Access to Singleton Hospital and the Wales National Pool will be maintained
- Mumbles Road Closed in both directions between the bottom of Mayals Road and West Cross Roundabout. The road will re-open on a rolling basis as soon as it is deemed safe after the last runner and safety vehicles pass. Left turn only (towards the city centre) from Ashleigh Road, Derwen Fawr Road, Mill Lane and Mayals Road.
- Mumbles Road Closed to westbound traffic between West Cross Inn Roundabout and Oystermouth Square. The road will re-open on a rolling basis as soon as it is deemed safe after the last runner and safety vehicles pass.
- 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.
- For the safety of all involved, residents along Mumbles Road will be unable to gain vehicle entry onto parts of this road between approximately 10.30pm and 12.30pm.
Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained at all times.
Part of the Admiral Swansea Bay 10k route is on roads - road closures are therefore in place to allow the race to take place and for the runners safety.
No, there are advanced warning signs set up in advance and stewards along the route will advise cyclist to dismount during the busiest periods of the race.
Parking is available in the Recreation Ground Car Park, which runs parallel to the start and finish areas of the race.
8.30am
Yes – but please park responsibly and with consideration to local residents. All surrounding roads will be subject to normal parking regulations, and parking enforcement officers will be patrolling the area and enforcing parking restrictions.
No, however there are shuttle buses that run from the main Information Marquee to the start of the Junior Races.
There will be signs from junction 47 and 42 of the M4 to the event area, yellow signs with a running man depicted on them.
Singleton Hospital will not be affected by road closures or the event site, and access to Singleton Hospital will be available as usual. However due to the road closures you may have to arrive via an alternative route – please plan ahead.
Swansea University main entrance will not be accessible between 10am and 11:30am. Alternative access will be available via Singleton Hospital – please plan ahead
Singleton Boating Lake / Pub on the Pond will be affected briefly at the start of the race (11am – 11.20am approximately) by the road closures - outside of these times access will be maintained.
10am – 11.30am access via Sketty Lane right turn
11.30am – 12.00pm access via the Gower
Once the last runner has passed Sketty Lane traffic will be able to follow the sweep vehicle.
Mumbles Road / Oystermouth Road Eastbound will still be open for traffic as far as Sketty Lane, so you will still be able to reach the M4, please allow additional time for your journey.
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