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You are here: Home / 10k Blog / 40th Anniversary Swansea Bay 10k postponed until summer 2021

40th Anniversary Swansea Bay 10k postponed until summer 2021

June 15, 2020 By Chris Williams

2020 Admiral Swansea Bay 10k postponed

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?

We are sorry to hear you can’t make the new date.

You are able to transfer your entry free of charge to someone else via the Real Buzz members hub.

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.

You are able to request a refund, up to Sunday 20th Sept 2020, by emailing swanseabay10k@swansea.gov.uk.

In your email please include:

  • ‘Admiral Swansea Bay 10k – REFUND’ in the subject
  • 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 hub up 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?

To get the latest Admiral Swansea Bay 10k updates be sure to follow us on our official Facebook page.

Still got a question?

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.

If you have concerns over your own health, or any questions about the Coronavirus or it’s symptoms, take a look at the Public Health Wales website for the latest advice and guidance.

The latest information from Swansea Council can be found here.

Regular updates from the UK Government can be found here.

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