Woman takes on Ogi Porthcawl 10K in memory of mum

A 23-year-old woman from Swansea will be running the Ogi Porthcawl 10K in memory of her mum who died suddenly in November 2022. Tam Altimimi will also be raising money for Mind after the charity supported her through the tragedy. She said: “Porthcawl is a very special place for us as mum brought me here

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Mum-of-two to take on race where she scattered husband’s ashes

A mum-of-two will be running the Ogi Porthcawl 10K in July for her firefighter husband and for her children to help keep their daddy’s memory alive. Amy Griffiths will not only be raising money for The Fire Fighters Charity but will also be spending time at Rest Bay with her family – the place where

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Schools across south Wales on their marks for Ogi Porthcawl 10K 

Schools across south Wales are gearing up for the Ogi Porthcawl 10K and family fun run by hosting their own Ogi Jogi fundraising races.  Headline sponsor for the annual event for a second year running, Ogi and race organisers Run 4 Wales are building excitement for the July 10K and junior races by supporting school

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Volunteer with the Extra Milers at the Ogi Porthcawl 10K

Entries are now sold out to the 2024 Ogi Porthcawl 10K – but it’s not too late to get involved and soak up the race day atmosphere. Thousands of runners will turn out for the event on Sunday 7 July to experience a fun route through the town along closed roads, completed with a seaside

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Woman running Ogi Porthcawl 10K in memory of 13-year-old cousin

A 25-year-old woman from Skewen will be taking on her first 10K in memory of her ‘happy, lively and sporty’ cousin who tragically died two years ago. Ffion McCormick-Edwards will be running the Ogi Porthcawl 10K on Sunday 7 July and said her cousin, Kane, will be by her side as she crosses the finish

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Ogi Porthcawl 10K 2024 set to be biggest event yet as entries sell out

Entries are now sold out to the Ogi Porthcawl 10K which returns to the seaside town on Sunday 7 July. With just over two weeks to go, over 4,800 runners have snapped up spaces, making it the town’s biggest ever 10K event. To mark the sell-out milestone, title sponsor Ogi and race organisers Run 4

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Man to run Porthcawl 10K as part of bowel cancer recovery

A 59-year-old man from Margam will be taking on the Ogi Porthcawl 10K as he recovers from bowel cancer treatment. Mike Churchill, who works as a printer, had always been fit and active, regularly running and taking part in triathlons when he was younger. He was very in tune with his body which is why,

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Ogi team get set for Porthcawl 10K

Ogi is back as headline sponsor for the Porthcawl 10K for the second year, and with them a dedicated team of runners taking on the race. Wales’ leading alternative broadband provider had a successful first year of partnership with the event in 2023. Not only did it see fantastic community engagement, but also an Ogi

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Ogi Porthcawl 10K on verge of sell out 

Runners who are looking to take part in the stunning Ogi Porthcawl 10K need to be quick to secure their spot, as entries are near to selling out.  This year’s Ogi Porthcawl 10K, on Sunday 7 July, is close to reaching capacity with only a handful of general entries left to snap up before registration

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New prizes for our junior races

Winners of Run 4 Wales’ junior races will get to mark their achievement in an extra special way this year. Young athletes who come first, second or third in our Future Challengers events will receive a commemorative ribbon hanger to add to their medal, allowing them to keep their medal tidy and easily showcase their

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