Countdown on to Carmarthen Mayor's races
Preparations are continuing for this year's Carmarthen Mayor's race and runners can look forward to new routes.
Hundreds of runners of all ages will take to the streets on Bank Holiday Monday, May 2.
The race marks its 30th year and will include a wheelchair and a hand-cycle race for the first time.
Organisers have introduced new routes for both the junior and adult races.
Youngsters tackling the junior course will start at on Lammas Street opposite the entrance to Merlin's Walk, turn right up Mansel Street, before turning right past the old clock tower and back through the pedestrianised Red Street to Guildhall Square — they will complete this loop twice which is 1200 metres.
The five kilometre adult run will see competitors start on Blue Street, through up Lammas Street and right onto Mansel Street.
They will then cross St Catherine's Street and run a loop up to the Apollo Cinema before crossing back across St Catherine's Street and down Red Street before turning left into Chapel Street onto Woods Row and right onto King Street before heading back towards Guildhall Square. They will complete that loop three times.
Organiser Noelwyn Daniel said: "Both routes will now make it easier for spectators to enjoy the race and support friends and loved ones.
"A carnival atmosphere will greet the five kilometre runners in St Catherine's Walk and Guildhall Square. All finishers will receive a special commemorative medal and all proceeds will go to four charities in Carmarthen."
The main sponsor of this year's race will be the town's St Catherine's Walk shopping centre. Merlin's Walk is also a sponsor.
The 2010 races raised £500 each for Awaydays, Women's Refuge, Bi-Polar Organisation and Towy Salmon swimming club.
Mr Daniel added: "We 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 on what should be a very busy bank holiday."
The first race starts at 10am with runner registration from 8.30am.
By moving the date from the Easter bank holiday, organisers hope that the weather will be improved.
Entry forms are available on the official fun run website and can be downloaded by visiting www.rasusymaer.org.uk or from the Carmarthen Journal offices in King Street, Carmarthen, or the Carmarthen Town Council offices in St Peter's Civic Hall.
Hundreds of runners of all ages will take to the streets on Bank Holiday Monday, May 2.
The race marks its 30th year and will include a wheelchair and a hand-cycle race for the first time.
Organisers have introduced new routes for both the junior and adult races.
Youngsters tackling the junior course will start at on Lammas Street opposite the entrance to Merlin's Walk, turn right up Mansel Street, before turning right past the old clock tower and back through the pedestrianised Red Street to Guildhall Square — they will complete this loop twice which is 1200 metres.
The five kilometre adult run will see competitors start on Blue Street, through up Lammas Street and right onto Mansel Street.
They will then cross St Catherine's Street and run a loop up to the Apollo Cinema before crossing back across St Catherine's Street and down Red Street before turning left into Chapel Street onto Woods Row and right onto King Street before heading back towards Guildhall Square. They will complete that loop three times.
Organiser Noelwyn Daniel said: "Both routes will now make it easier for spectators to enjoy the race and support friends and loved ones.
"A carnival atmosphere will greet the five kilometre runners in St Catherine's Walk and Guildhall Square. All finishers will receive a special commemorative medal and all proceeds will go to four charities in Carmarthen."
The main sponsor of this year's race will be the town's St Catherine's Walk shopping centre. Merlin's Walk is also a sponsor.
The 2010 races raised £500 each for Awaydays, Women's Refuge, Bi-Polar Organisation and Towy Salmon swimming club.
Mr Daniel added: "We 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 on what should be a very busy bank holiday."
The first race starts at 10am with runner registration from 8.30am.
By moving the date from the Easter bank holiday, organisers hope that the weather will be improved.
Entry forms are available on the official fun run website and can be downloaded by visiting www.rasusymaer.org.uk or from the Carmarthen Journal offices in King Street, Carmarthen, or the Carmarthen Town Council offices in St Peter's Civic Hall.
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