IT WAS the biggest ever Barry Island 10K with more than 4,300 runners signed up to take part and a new course record set in the women’s race.
The race was back after a year-long hiatus taking runners on a tour of the town’s most scenic seaside spots. Thankfully the weather held and it was sunshine and smiles at the 2025 race.
It was prolific Run 4 Wales 10K winner, Omar Ahmed, who took the title in the men’s race with a time of 30:06 – a minute and a half faster than second-placed Jonathan Butler (31:41).
Ahmed said: “It was good but the conditions were very windy and it was quite hilly. The crowd was brilliant and the course was really beautiful, it was nice to run here in the fresh air.”
Natasha Wilson (nee Cockram) set a new course record in the women’s race with a time of 34:21. The record was previously held by Lily Partridge who ran a time of 34:32 back in 2023.
Natasha said: “It was tough out there, it was really windy. The crowds in Wales are always really good which is why I like coming back to home events. I’m hoping to do the Brecon Carreg Porthcawl 10K next month if it fits in with training and then I’ll focus on a marathon later in the year.”
Local man, Ron Price, won the wheelchair race in 47:44. He said: “I’ve done this event a few times and a lot of races so this was just normal training in many ways, but it’s nice to do it on home turf. I train down the Knap, as I live in Rhoose, and I love that part of the course as that’s when you feel like you’re getting close to the finish line.”
After the 10K race it was then onto the Junior races which included an adorable 50m toddler dash on the promenade, as well as a Future Challengers mile for competitive young athletes and a Family Fun Run.
This year’s lead charity was Cancer Research Wales and a team of 105 runners took to the course to raise money for the charity.
Adam Fletcher, chief executive officer of Cancer Research Wales said: “I’d like to thank all the fantastic runners who took on the Barry Island 10K for Cancer Research Wales. You’re all winners and you’ve worked hard for your medals and we’re very, very proud of you.”
The event was organised by Run 4 Wales and made up the second race in the 2025 R4W 10K Series, with the Brecon Carreg Porthcawl 10K and Brecon Carreg CDF 10K next.
Matt Newman, chief executive at Run 4 Wales, said: “Our thanks go to Cancer Research Wales, as well as our sponsors Brecon Carreg, High5, Bridgend Ford, Capital FM and the Vale Council.”
Photos supplied by Run 4 Wales
RESULTS:
Men’s race:
1. Omar Ahmed – 00:30:06
2. Jonathan Butler – 00:31:41
3. Jamie Williamson – 00:32:01
4. Matthew Verran – 00:32:34
5. Mike Roderick – 00:33:19
Women’s race:
1. Natasha Wilson – 00:34:21
2. Olivia Tsim – 00:35:38
3. Donna Morris – 00:36:56
4. Louise Flynn – 00:37:02
5. Deborah Bruce – 00:37:54
Wheelchair race:
1. Ron Price – 00:47:44
2. Les Hampton – 00:54:55
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