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2026 Brecon Carreg Porthcawl 10K

Name: 2026 Brecon Carreg Porthcawl 10K
Start: 2026-07-04T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-07-04T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Porthcawl, UK

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2026 Brecon Carreg Porthcawl 10K

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£2 - £34

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About

An exciting race in the town known for surf, sports and coastal walks. A summertime hotspot for both locals and visitors – Porthcawl is renowned for shining under the sun. The closed-road route takes in stunning seaside spots including Rest Bay, Newton Beach, the historic Grand Pavilion and the iconic Porthcawl lighthouse.

The race forms part of the R4W 10K Series – which includes races in Cardiff, Newport, Barry and Porthcawl.

Mae 10K Porthcawl yn ras gyffrous mewn tref sy’n enwog am syrffio, chwaraeon a llwybrau cerdded arfordirol, ac mae’n rhan o Gyfres 10K R4W. Yn fan poblogaidd yn ystod yr haf i bobl leol ac i ymwelwyr, mae Porthcawl yn enwog am ddisgleirio yng ngolau’r haul.

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Sun, Jul 5, 2026

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Porthcawl, United Kingdom

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Where and when

Location

Porthcawl, UK

Start times

Sunday, Jul 5, 2026

10K: 10:00 AMCharity: 10:00 AMReserved: 10:00 AMToddler Dash: 12:15 PMFuture Challengers: 12:30 PMFun Run: 1:00 PM

Event summary

Here are the distances available for 2026 Brecon Carreg Porthcawl 10K

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10K

10km

£32 - £34

Charity

10km

£5

Future Challengers

1mi

£9

Toddler Dash

0.05km

£2

Route information

Click here for the course map.

The Brecon Carreg Porthcawl 10K takes place on fully closed-roads. Runners will be treated to panoramic views across Newton Bay, Trecco Bay, Sandy Bay as they race through Trecco Bay Holiday Park and Coney Beach Pleasure Park, before setting off on the second-half of their 10K journey. Live music will give the mass race a much needed boost through the heart of the town’s shopping district on John Street. As they conclude their 10K journey, runners will be treated to views of Rest Bay before the famous Porthcawl Lighthouse comes into view to signal a sprint finish along the Promenade.

There a number of junior races taking place after the main 10k event - 1 Mile Fun Run, Future Challengers, and the 50m Toddler Dash. All juniors will receive a medal, accompanying adults will only receive a medal and chip timing if they choose the "Fun Run Adult" £9 ticket. If they do not wish to receive these, you can add an accompanying adult pass (£3) in the checkout process for the Child ticket.

What's included

🗺️ Race pack including event day guide, race number and timing chip

🏙️ Fully closed road and marshaled, route

🎵 Course entertainment and live music

🏅 An epic finishers medal to commemorate your achievement

♻️ Optional technical finishers tee or Climate Action Fund donation

🏃 Training advice and tips plus access to a free trial of the Coopah app

🎪 Access to event village, toilets and water station on route

📱Live tracking via the Run 4 Wales app and finish time SMS

⌚ Finish time pacers in every start wave

How to get there

Porthcawl, UK

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Road Closures

There will be a number of road closures in place. Please use public transport where possible and check your race day pack for more information on road closures. You'll find travel advice on the event website.

Parking

A number of car parks are available to pre-book, but with limited capacity - so runners are encouraged to book early. Users should arrive from junction 37 of the M4 and then follow event signage as they approach the town centre. Please note that you cannot drive into the car park without a booking to drop someone off.

Hotels and Accommodation

Run 4 Wales has partnered with Let's Do This to bring you some of the best hotel rates close to the startline.

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Event day logistics

08:45 Baggage drop opens

10:00 10K Start

Cut-off 2 hours from last starter

12:15 Toddler Dash starts

12:45 Future Challengers junior race (U13 and U15s)

13:15 Future Challengers junior race (U11s)

13:45 Mile Fun Run starts

*Timings are subject to change for 2025

Age Requirements

All runners must be aged 15 or older on the day of the event in order to take part in the 10K.

Race Packs

Your race pack including a race day guide, running number and timing chip will be posted to you and will arrive within 7 days of the event.

Overseas entrants must collect their packs on the morning of the race from the Event Village.

Baggage

A baggage facility will be available before the race, open from 08:45am. It will be located near the start line. Runners can deposit one bag, which must display a baggage label (which is a tear-off strip on the bottom of your race number). Valuables are left at your own risk.

Pacers

Pacers will be running with sail flags that correspond with the following times: 45, 60 and 75 minutes. Look out for them in your stating pen, they are a friendly bunch and there to enhance your experience and help you achieve your goal finish time!

Aid Stations

There will be a water station around the 5K mark, offering Brecon Carreg water.