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From toddlers to seasoned veterans, they all turned out for the annual Carmarthen Mayor’s Fun Run races staged in the town centre on Bank Holiday Monday. Runners of all shapes and sizes took to the streets of Carmarthen, helping to raise cash for many different charities. “It was a great, fun occasion, with the accent firmly on everyone having fun,” said Carmarthen Mayor  Councillor Barry Williams. “This is the 35th year for the races to be held in Carmarthen and each year it is a delight to see hundreds of families enjoy the experience. The fun run races go from strength to strength. “The toddlers race, where mums and dads joined their more athletic youngsters around the town centre circuit, was great fun. “There was keen competition in many of the school-age races and a decent field of nearly 250 athletes for the main 5K race over three laps of the town centre circuit.” Everyone who finished received a special medal. The winner of the 5K race was Jack Tremlett, who is proving t...

Tweeters running in the annual Carmarthen Town Mayor’s Fun Run are being urged to send in their selfies. Fun runners can tweet their pictures to the council’s sport and leisure team @sportcarms using the hashtag #SelfieSirGar. Tweeting photos on the day or during training leading up to the event is welcomed. The best three photos will win a prize and all pictures tweeted to us will be displayed in the Oriel Myrddin Gallery and leisure centres after the event. The race is being held on Monday, May 4 and St Peter's Hall will be open from 8am for those entering on the day. Race organiser, Noelwyn Daniel said: "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. Sport and leisure officers, along with Oriel Myrddin staff will be at the event giving out information, advice and goody bags (limited supply). The council’s sport and leisure officer, Hywel T...

Pictures from the Carmarthen Mayor's Fun Run races on Bank Holiday Monday. Website - http://www.rasusymaer.org.uk/ More pictures on the Carmarthen Journal website - http://www.thisissouthwales.co.uk/pictures/Carmarthen-Mayor-s-Race/pictures-18904720-detail/pictures.html#axzz2SPXRrVnw

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 31 years, will take place on Bank Holiday Monday, May 6. "This is the 32nd 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. 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." The event has raised th...

From four-year-olds to veterans, they all turned out for the annual Carmarthen Mayor’s Fun Run races staged in the town centre on Bank Holiday Monday. Runners of all shapes and sizes took to the streets of Carmarthen, helping to raise cash for many different charities. “It was a great, fun occasion , with the accent firmly on everyone having fun,” said Carmarthen Mayor the Reverend Councillor Tom Defis. “This is the 31st year for the races to be held in Carmarthen and each year it is a delight to see hundreds of families enjoy the experience. “The toddlers race, where mums and dads joined their more athletic youngsters around the town centre circuit was great fun. “There was keen competition in many of the school-age races and a decent field of nearly 100 athletes for the main 5K race over three laps of the town centre circuit.” Everyone who finished received a special medal. The winner of the 5K race was John Morris, of Amman Valley Harriers. Many of the runners were raising money for...

The organisers of the Carmarthen Mayor's Fun Run races are appealing for competitors to get into the London Marathon spirit. "We want this year's event to be fun, fun, fun," said race publicity officer Robert Lloyd. "With that in mind, we are encouraging as many people as possible to wear fancy dress. "A quick look at the TV pictures of the London marathon was enough to show how much fun people can have while raising valuable cash for charity. "We want this year's event to be as colourful as possible. This is an Olympics year and we want to make the Carmarthen Mayor's Fun Run races as memorable as possible. "Businesses are also being encouraged to add a splash of colour to this year's race by wearing corporate colours." Runners of all ages, shapes and sizes are being encouraged to take part in the 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 ...

A couple of pics of the Burry Port Town Band at the Carmarthen Mayor's Fun Run races. The band performed in Red Street and were a big hit with the crowds. Carmarthen Fun Run 2011

Photos from yesterday's Carmarthen Mayor's Fun Run now on sportysnaps (scroll to new events) - http://www.sportysnaps.com/ Results will be on - http://www.rasusymaer.org.uk/

The countdown has started for the 30th annual Carmarthen Mayor’s Fun Run. And the landmark event will see one of the biggest changes in the race’s long history. It is being moved from the Easter weekend to the May Day Bank Holiday on Monday, May 2. “The race is one of the highlights of the year in Carmarthen,” Town Mayor Councillor Alan Speake said this week. “I would urge everyone, young and old, to consider taking part and making the event a great fun occasion for Carmarthen town.” Race organiser Noelwyn Daniel urged fun run competitors to make a note of the new race date in their diary. “It is a departure from the past, but we felt that moving the event would give more people a chance to take part in the event – and we might even be guaranteed better weather in May!” Mr Daniel said: “The event is recognised as a great occasion in Carmarthen. So, if you want to get into shape over the winter months ready for the big race day, then now is the time to start. “The next fun run will be t...

A fifth charity will benefit from the 29th annual Carmarthen Mayor’s Fun Run on Easter Monday, April 5. Four charities are already set to receive £500 each – Carmarthen Bi-Polar Self Help Group, Carmarthen Awaydays, Carmarthen Women’s Refuge and the Towy Salmon swimming club. Now race organisers have added in a fifth charity, the Therapeutic Day Service at the West Wales General Hospital, Glangwili, Carmarthen. Race organisers are still looking for volunteer marshalls. If you can help, ring Carmarthen Town Council on 01267 235199.

The clock is ticking to the start of the 29th annual Carmarthen Mayor’s Fun Run. It will take place, as usual, on Easter Monday, which falls in under two weeks on April 5, 2010. “The race is one of the highlights of the year in Carmarthen,” Deputy Town Mayor Councillor Alan Speake said this week. “I would urge everyone, young and old, to consider taking part and making the event a great fun occasion for Carmarthen town.” Councillor Speake is chairing the Mayor’s Fun Run Steering Group in the run-up to race day. He added: “The event is recognised as a great occasion in Carmarthen.” There is a the main 5k fun run and a series of junior races. Runners are being encouraged to dress up in fancy dress and field pub and club teams. The junior races cater for Years 2-10. The senior fun run has categories for males and females under 40 and 35 and veterans groups for older age groups. Everyone who completes the course gets a medal. Entry forms are published in the Carmarthen Journal. The forms a...

The countdown has started for the 29th annual Carmarthen Mayor’s Fun Run. It will take place, as usual, on Easter Monday, which next year falls on April 5, 2010. For those of you who like plenty of warning, there are now just over 20 weeks left to get into shape for the 5k fun run and a series of junior races. “The race is one of the highlights of the year in Carmarthen,” Deputy Town Mayor Councillor Alan Speake said this week. “I would urge everyone, young and old, to consider taking part and making the event a great fun occasion for Carmarthen town.” Councillor Speake is chairing the Mayor’s Fun Run Steering Group in the run-up to race day. He added: “The event is recognised as a great occasion in Carmarthen. So, if you want to get into shape over the winter months ready for the big race day, then now is the time to start.” Runners are being encouraged to dress up in fancy dress and field pub and club teams. The junior races cater for Years 2-10. The senior fun run has categories for...