Carmarthen Mayor’s Fun Run Races return
The races take place in the heart of the town centre
It's time to get the running shoes back on for the Carmarthen Mayor’s Fun Run Races on May Day Bank Holiday, Monday, May 1.
Online entries are open and the whole family can get involved.
The races have been held in Carmarthen every year since 1982, apart from 2020 and 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Race organiser Noelwyn Daniel from Healthy Life Activities, said: "We are hoping for a bumper turnout in both the 5k and the fun run races.
“The pandemic forced the cancellation of races in 2020 and 2021, but we came back bigger and better than ever last year.
“The 5k and fun run races for the juniors provide something for everyone, from the athletes looking to record personal bests, to the fun runners who enjoy dressing up in fancy dress and raising money for charity.
“We are keen to inject as much fun as possible into the event, encouraging people to take part in fancy dress and asking local sporting teams, organisations, pubs and clubs to consider entering teams.”
Mr Daniel added:
“The beauty of the races is that they take place in the heart of the town centre, affording great opportunities for spectators to cheer on the runners.
“We are also encouraging local businesses to enter teams.
"Businesses can dress up in the corporate colours and logos and earn themselves some free publicity by taking part.”
The event has raised thousands of pounds for charity over the years, with many local groups and organisations benefiting.
The usual race routes will be in place for this year.
Once again, for the serious runners, there will be electronic chip timing in operation for the 5k fun run.
Mayor of Carmarthen, Cllr Miriam Moules, will be on hand to start all the races and present medals and trophies to all runners.
The fun run begins at 10am, followed by staggered start times from 11am for the children's races. You can register for the race online here.
Volunteers will also be needed to marshal on the day.
Marshals are all asked to meet in St Peter’s Hall at 9am on race day.
Registration on the day will be at St Peter’s Civic Hall, Nott Square.
