Runners of all ages, shapes and sizes are being encouraged to take part in the Carmarthen Mayor’s Fun Run races next month.
The event, which has been held in the town over the past 30 years, will take place on Bank Holiday Monday, May 7.
“This is the 31st running of the races and we are hoping for a bumper turnout,” said race organiser Noelwyn Daniel.
“In particular, 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.
“There is a special ‘relay’ entry which allows the fun runners to complete one lap each of the three-lap main course route.”
Mr Daniel added: “The beauty of the Carmarthen Mayor’s Fun Run 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.”
Organisers are also working closely with the Sports Council for Wales to help promote a wheelchair athlete event.
The event has raised thousands of pounds for charity over the years with many local groups and organisations benefiting.
Schools are being contacted and visited by race organisers to encourage the pupils to sign up for the event.
There is the main 5k fun run and a series of junior races. The junior races cater for school years two to 10.
The senior fun run has categories for males and females aged under 40 and 35, and veterans groups for older age groups.
Everyone who completes the course gets a medal.
Timetable –
- 10:00 Primary School Girls Years 1& 2
- 10:15 Primary School Boys Years 1 & 2
- 10:30 Primary School Girls Years 3 & 4
- 10:40 Primary School Boys Years 3 & 4
- 10:50 Primary School Girls Years 5 & 6
- 11:00 Primary School Boys Years 5 & 6
- 11:10 Secondary School Girls Years 7 & 8
- 11:20 Secondary School Boys Years 7 & 8
- 11:30 Secondary School Girls & Boys Years 9,10 & 11
- 11:40 MINI FUN RUN – 6 years & Under (may be accompanied by an adult)
- 11:50 Wheelchair Athletes & Hand cyclists
- 12:00 Presentation of Trophies to all 1st, 2nd & 3rd in all categories. Medals to all who complete the course.
- 12:15 5km FUN RUN
Race website – http://www.rasusymaer.org.uk/
