Record breaking year for 2026 Brecon Carreg Porthcawl 10K

It was a record-breaking year for the 2026 Brecon Carreg Porthcawl 10K with the largest number of entrants the race has ever seen. More than 6,800 runners signed up to take part across the 10K and junior races – the third event in the 2026 R4W 10K Series. Omar Ahmed took the crown in the

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Brecon Carreg bottles given second life at Porthcawl 10K

Runners taking part in the 2026 Brecon Carreg Porthcawl 10K are being encouraged to help recycle their water bottles so they can be given a second life to support athlete recovery. The water company provides hydration to runners along the course and at the finish line and special bins are being provided at the water

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2026 Athlete Preview

Omar Ahmed, Josh Griffiths and Charlotte Taylor will headline the Brecon Carreg Porthcawl 10K on Sunday 5 July.  The sixth edition of Wales’ fourth largest road race takes place on a revised course and hosts the third fixture in the R4W 10k Series. Omar Ahmed (28:27) has won all four of the R4W 10K races

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Everything You Need To Know About the 2026 Brecon Carreg Porthcawl 10K

This year saw a record breaking sell out for the 2026 Brecon Carreg Porthcawl 10K. The event on Sunday 5 July is set to be its largest edition yet with more than 6,800 runners signed up to take part in the main event and supporting junior races. Spectators are expected to come out in their

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Let the finish line celebrations be-gin

Runners taking part in the Brecon Carreg Porthcawl 10K will all receive a special discount on award-winning Welsh gin, which they can find right at the finish line. Porthcawl Distillery, located on Eastern Promenade, is on hand to help this year’s 10K finishers celebrate their achievements by offering them 10% off when they show their

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Woman with rare autoimmune condition takes on Brecon Carreg Porthcawl 10K

A Swansea based runner sharing her journey of living and training with a rare autoimmune condition will be taking on the Brecon Carreg Porthcawl 10K to help raise awareness and inspire others. Ela Titley was diagnosed with Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease (MOGAD) when she was 17. It meant her immune system mistakenly attacks the

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2026 Brecon Carreg Porthcawl 10K sells out

Entries into the 2026 Brecon Carreg Porthcawl 10K have sold out – in what will be its largest race yet. With around one month to go until the event returns to the iconic seaside town, all general entries have now been snapped up by keen runners. The only way people can now get involved in

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Grandmother takes on Porthcawl fun run in year full of new challenges

A grandmother from Bridgend is taking on the fun run at the Brecon Carreg Porthcawl 10K as part of a year-long series of challenges. When Helen Hawes turned 70 in July 2025 she decided to set herself a series of challenges full of things she’d never tried before. Some were things she’d wanted to do

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Mum’s fundraising challenge in memory of daughter

A mother-of-four from Llandough will be taking part in the Brecon Carreg Porthcawl 10K to raise money for Tŷ Hafan. Sian Kelly, 56, is running in memory of her daughter Mair who had lots of love and support from the children’s hospice. During Sian’s pregnancy doctors discovered Mair was going to be small. However, when

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Brecon Carreg continues Porthcawl 10K sponsorship

Brecon Carreg has announced it will be returning as title sponsor of the 2026 Porthcawl 10K. The Brecon Carreg Porthcawl 10K will be taking place on Sunday 5 July in the popular seaside town and takes runners on a tour of all the iconic sights the area has to offer including the unique opportunity to

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