Another first for Carmarthen Mayor's Fun Run
The 30th annual Mayor’s Fun Run in Carmarthen will chalk up a notable first this year.
The programme of races on Bank Holiday Monday, May 2, will include a wheelchair and a hand-cycle race.
“This is a major first for the Mayor’s Fun Run team,” said race organiser Noelwyn Daniel.
“We have strived to include as many races as possible for all sections of the community. There are already races for the very young and we always welcome veteran runners.
“Hopefully, a wheelchair race will be an added attraction for spectators on what should be a very busy Bank Holiday Monday.”
Mr Daniel added: “We are fortunate in this area in having one of the world’s best wheelchair athletes in Richie Powell.
“And I know there are other wheelchair competitors out there who would love to have the chance to show the people of Carmarthen and West Wales what they can do.”
The main sponsors of this year’s races will be the St Catherine's Walk Shopping Centre.
The race date has been moved from the traditional Easter weekend to the May Day Bank Holiday on Monday, May 2.
Mr Daniel added: “We have been hugely encouraged by the support of our major sponsors at St Catherine’s Walk and we are hopeful that this 30th annual race will be the start of a new era for the event.”
Entry forms will be published in the Carmarthen Journal before the event.
In the meantime, entry forms can be downloaded from the Fun Run website –
http://www.rasusymaer.org.uk
The 2010 races raised cash for four Carmarthen charities and organisations - £500 each for Awaydays, Women’s Refuge, Bi-Polar Organisation and Towy Salmon Swimming Club.
The programme of races on Bank Holiday Monday, May 2, will include a wheelchair and a hand-cycle race.
“This is a major first for the Mayor’s Fun Run team,” said race organiser Noelwyn Daniel.
“We have strived to include as many races as possible for all sections of the community. There are already races for the very young and we always welcome veteran runners.
“Hopefully, a wheelchair race will be an added attraction for spectators on what should be a very busy Bank Holiday Monday.”
Mr Daniel added: “We are fortunate in this area in having one of the world’s best wheelchair athletes in Richie Powell.
“And I know there are other wheelchair competitors out there who would love to have the chance to show the people of Carmarthen and West Wales what they can do.”
The main sponsors of this year’s races will be the St Catherine's Walk Shopping Centre.
The race date has been moved from the traditional Easter weekend to the May Day Bank Holiday on Monday, May 2.
Mr Daniel added: “We have been hugely encouraged by the support of our major sponsors at St Catherine’s Walk and we are hopeful that this 30th annual race will be the start of a new era for the event.”
Entry forms will be published in the Carmarthen Journal before the event.
In the meantime, entry forms can be downloaded from the Fun Run website –
http://www.rasusymaer.org.uk
The 2010 races raised cash for four Carmarthen charities and organisations - £500 each for Awaydays, Women’s Refuge, Bi-Polar Organisation and Towy Salmon Swimming Club.
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