Thousands of runners turned up for the Barry 10k event this weekend(Image: Richard Swingler)

Barry 10k in pictures as thousands line the street to cheer on loved ones

by · Wales Online

Runners descended on Barry Island in record numbers to take part in this year's 10k event. More than 4,700 participants registered to take part across both the 10K and junior races, which took place in the town’s most iconic spots including Whitmore Bay, the Knap, Romilly Park and Watch House Bay.

The race was partnered with Welsh music, culture and arts festival Gŵyl Fach y Fro for the first time this year. A new course record was set in the women’s race by Charlotte Taylor from Bristol & West AC with a time of 33:08.

The title was previously held by Natasha Wilson who ran 34:21 last year. Stay in the know by making sure you’re receiving our daily newsletter.

Ms Taylor said: “Today’s been really good, I really enjoyed the run.

"I’ve been doing some longer races recently, so it was nice to have something a bit faster and blow out over 10K. There were lots of people out cheering, the atmosphere was good. I knew there were some hills, but I felt strong on those, and I really liked the coastal part of the course too.”

Jon Butler, of Swansea Harriers, was the winner in the men’s race, claiming the title with a time of 30:23.

In the wheelchair event, Ron Price took the crown in 53:37.

Mr Butler said: “It was good I’m really pleased. I ran a good solid time, the quickest I’ve done here in three attempts, and I ran most of it on my own, so I’m happy with it. The race was brilliant; there were crowds everywhere and that makes a really big difference. It was really well supported and that gives you that little bit extra.”

Mr Price, who is from Barry, added: “The hills are tough – they’re always tough in a racing chair because we’ve got no gearing, but other than that, it was a good event, well organised and the weather stayed on our side.

"The crowds were good and there was lots of support from the runners along the way too, as I tend to slow down going up the hills and then overtake them on the way down. It was a good event.”

After the 10k race, it was then onto the junior races which included a 50m toddler dash on the promenade, as well as a 'future challengers' mile for competitive young athletes and a family fun run to allow all ages and abilities to get involved.

For the second time, Cancer Research Wales took the spot as the event’s lead charity with a team of 125 runners taking on the course to raise money for the charity.

See our best pictures from the day below.

Barry 10K, which saw thousands take part and hundreds of spectators line the streets to cheer them on(Image: Richard Swingler)
The start of the 10K(Image: Richard Swingler)
Many wore shades(Image: Richard Swingler)
Some donned fancy dress costumes(Image: Richard Swingler)
The was only one minor shower and there was mainly sunshine on the day(Image: Richard Swingler)