Where can I find the Barry Island 10K route map?
Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.
Official course linksBarry Island 10K
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2027 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
true cost £165
Decision summary
Barry Island 10K at a glance
- Entry fee
- £35
- Typical conditions
- 78/100
- Evidence depth
- 39 verified facts
Lower than 13% of comparable known fees
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
Barry Island 10K has known course details for its 10k race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 10 km
- Terrain
- Road, Beach
- Scenery
- Parkland, Coastal, Desert, Island, Waterfront, City, Historic
Quick answers
What runners ask first
How hilly is the Barry Island 10K?
The Barry Island 10K is described as gently rolling.
Where does the Barry Island 10K route go?
The Barry Island 10K route starts at Friars Road, near the Whitmore Bay seafront and finishes at Whitmore Bay event village, Barry Island. Underfoot, expect road. It passes Whitmore Bay, The Knap, Romilly Park and Watch House Bay. Brecon Carreg water station at the 5K point in Romilly Park and at the finish line.
What should runners know on race day for the Barry Island 10K?
Bag storage is situated in the Event Village and clearly signposted, open from 8:45am. The 10K race takes place on fully closed roads. Course entertainment provided along the route. 1. Pacers running at 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75 and 80 minutes.
Race character
Scenery
- Parkland
- Coastal
- Desert
- Island
- Waterfront
- City
- Historic
Atmosphere
- Community
- Scenic Tour
- Festival
Terrain
- Road
- Beach
- Elevation character
- Gently Rolling
- Technicality
- Non Technical
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Women's course record
- 33:08 (Charlotte Taylor)
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
- Qualification status
- No qualifying standard; open entry mass Participation 10K
Race day logistics
- Aid stations
- 1
- Pacers
- Pacers running at 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75 and 80 minutes
- Bag drop
- Bag storage is situated in the Event Village and clearly signposted, open from 8:45am
- Headphones allowed
- No
- Closed roads
- The 10K race takes place on fully closed roads
- Race village
- Yes
- Medal
- Finishers medal included
- Finisher tee
- Technical race t-shirt included (10K only)
- On-course music
- Course entertainment provided along the route
Access and course status
- Start
- Friars Road, near the Whitmore Bay seafront
- Finish
- Whitmore Bay event village, Barry Island
- Nearest station
- Barry Island train station, a 2-minute walk from the race start
Course facts
- Course type
- Point To Point
- Surface
- Road
- Landmarks
- Whitmore Bay, The Knap, Romilly Park, Watch House Bay
- Notable features
- Junior races on the day: family Fun Run, Toddler Dash and Future Challengers race
- Event Village facilities at Whitmore Bay
- Brecon Carreg water station at the 5K point in Romilly Park and at the finish line
- live tracking via the Run 4 Wales app
What does it really cost to run?
| Entry fee | £35 |
|---|---|
| Travel (modelled) | £40 |
| Accommodation (modelled) | £90 |
| Estimated total | £165 |
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 12°CTypical temperature
- 24 kphTypical wind
- 3 mmTypical rainfall
- 78Favourability /100
More race details
How much does the Barry Island 10K cost?
The adult entry fee is £35, and the estimated true cost to the start line is about £165 including modelled travel and accommodation.