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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...

There's just over two weeks to go to the annual Carmarthen Town Mayor's Fun Run races. Runners of all ages, shapes and sizes are being encouraged to take part in the Fun Run races on May Bank Holiday Monday, May 2. The event has been held in the town over the past 34 years. "This is the 35th running of the races and we are hoping for a bumper turnout," said race organiser Noelwyn Daniel. “There were 657 runners in 2015 and we are hoping for many more this year! "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...

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...

'May the force be with you' on May the Fourth! Fun runners taking part in the annual Carmarthen Town Mayor's Fun Run races are being encouraged to wear fancy dress. And the date of the race makes it extra special for fans of one of the great movie franchises - Star Wars. The race is on May the Fourth - the day popularly branded 'May the Force' Day by fans of the science fiction movies. "It's a great opportunity to mark the occasion is style and for fun runners to dress up in Star Wars themed fancy dress to 'feel the force'," said fun run spokesman Robert Lloyd. "We always get fancy dress runners on the day. Batman was a big hit last year and we've also had the '118' guys. But this year, there's the chance to go for a big theme because the race is on May 4. "We'll be looking for Han Solo and Luke Skywalker on the day - and I am sure the Star Wars fans will have plenty of ideas for other characters...

There's just over four weeks to go to the annual Carmarthen Town Mayor's Fun Run races. Runners of all ages, shapes and sizes are being encouraged to take part in the Fun Run races on May Bank Holiday Monday. The event, which has been held in the town over the past 33 years, will take place on the morning of Bank Holiday Monday, May 4. "This is the 34th 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 cor...

There's less than four weeks to go to the annual Carmarthen Town Mayor's Fun Run. Runners of all ages, shapes and sizes are being encouraged to take part in the Fun Run races on May Bank Holiday Monday. The event, which has been held in the town over the past 32 years, will take place on the morning of Bank Holiday Monday, May 5. "This is the 33rd 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 c...

Runners of all ages, shapes and sizes are being encouraged to take part in the Carmarthen Mayor’s Fun Run races on May Bank Holiday Monday. The event, which has been held in the town over the past 32 years, will take place on the morning of Bank Holiday Monday, May 5. "This is the 33rd 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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Funds raised as part of the Carmarthen Mayor’s Fun Run and Children’s Races this year (May 2) will be distributed to four very worthy local charities: Tŷ Hapus Family Centres Tŷ Ni Family Centre is a welcoming place where parents with young children can call in for a cup of tea and a chat. Playleaders provide activities for the children while parents can take part in courses if they wish. We are open in the school holidays (tel: 01267 222443). Tŷ Hapus on the Park Hall estate is open most afternoons for families to pop in and play. Two year olds can attend the Flying Start Nursery which runs every morning. Parents can take part in courses and there is an after school and holiday club (tel: 01267 223020). Glangwili Therapeutic Day Services Unit The Therapeutic Day Service, which is co-located with the Carmarthen Crisis Resolution Team, was developed to offer our service users evidence based, therapeutic interventions and treatment. The aim of the service is to help people deal with the...

The 30th annual Mayor’s Fun Run in Carmarthen will chalk up yet another notable first this year. The programme of races on Bank Holiday Monday, May 2, will include a special corporate section for businesses. “This is another new venture for the Mayor’s Fun Run team,” said race organiser Noelwyn Daniel. “We strive to include as many races as possible for all sections of the community. There are already races for the very young and for veterans – and last week we announced a wheelchair section for the first time. “Hopefully, a race category for businesses will be another an added attraction for spectators on what should be a very busy Bank Holiday Monday.” Mr Daniel added: “We have had businesses entering before and they make a very colourful sight when they are all dressed up in matching T-shirts advertising their company and business. “It is a great opportunity for local businesses. It’s a great team-building exercise for businesses, it’s great fun, it keeps your staff fit and healthy,...

For an entry form for the Carmarthen Mayor's races on Bank Holiday Monday,May 2, see - http://tiny.cc/8sl4k

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 ...

Carmarthen’s new St Catherine's Walk Shopping Centre will be the major sponsor for the 30th annual Mayor’s Fun Run. The centre signed up to back the race series this week. Mike Pugh, the manager of the St Catherine's Walk Shopping Centre, said he was delighted to team up with the organisers of the Carmarthen Mayor’s Fun Run and races. “It is always our aim here at the St Catherine's Walk Shopping Centre to play as active a role as possible in the community and commercial life of Carmarthen,” said Mr Pugh. “The Mayor’s fun run races have a great reputation and our cash injection as major sponsors should ensure that the 30th annual races are very memorable.” The race date is being moved next year from the traditional Easter weekend to the May Day Bank Holiday on Monday, May 2. Mr Pugh added: “It is in the interests of all traders and businesses in the town, not just St Catherine’s Walk, that we see as many people as possible visit Carmarthen on race day. “We want people to ap...

The main winners in the children's races at the Easter Monday Carmarthen Mayor's Fun Run were as follows - GIRLS Yrs 7 & 8 1 Poppy Lewis Sir Thomas Picton 2 Alice Runnel Strecth Sir Thomas Picton 3 Lucy Fflur Jones Maes Yr Yrfa BOYS YRS 7 & 8 1 Christian Lovatt Amman Valley CS 2 Benjamin Williams QE High 3 James Bryan QE High GIRLS 2,3 & 4 1 Tanwen Cox Ysgol Griffith Jones 2 Emily Maslin Model School 3 Rosy Davies Ysgol Ffairfach BOYS 2,3 & 4 1 Harri Jones Ysgol Y Ddwylan 2 Ben Woodnutt St Michael 3 Joshua Thomas Johnstwon GIRLS 5 & 6 1 Sioned Glyn Ysgol Y Dderwen 2 Carys Davies Pencader 3 Dilyn Alcock Ysgol Rhydamman BOYS 5 & 6 1 David Davies Ysgol Ffairfach 2 Caldon John Ysgol Dewi Sant 3 Aled Phillips Ysgol Rhydamman BOYS 9,10 & 11 1 Teifion Davies Dyffryn Teifi 2 Daniel Butterworth Llandovery College 3 Dyfed Davies Dyffryn Teifi GIRLS 9,10 & 11 1 Tracey Webber Bryngwyn CS 2 Rhian Hommer Bro Gnain 3 Gwen King Ysgol Bryntawe Pictured with the M...

Pictured with the Mayor of Carmarthen, Councillor Ken Lloyd, is the winner of the Mayor's Easter Monday Fun Run, Mathew Evans. The full list of category winners - OVERALL MALE Mathew Evans OVERALL FEMALE Alaw Thomas Best Fancy Dress Nigel Jenkins MALES UNDER 40 1 Mathew Evans 2 Wynne Evans 3 Tom Pearson FEMALES UNDER 35 1 Alaw Thomas 2 Emily Downny 3 Gwen Morris MALE VET 40+ 1 Kevin Griffiths 2 Stephen Thomas 3 Stephen Butromworth FEMALE VET 35+ 1 Sharon Leach 2 Joanne Thatcher 3 Jenny Phillips MALE VET 50+ 1 Phil Meylar 2 Patrick Wing 3 Dewi Price FEMALE VET 45+ 1 Susan Bevan 2 Jacquleine Brace 3 Caroline Jones MALE VET 60+ 1 Rowlan Sherwood 2 Bryan Slate FEMALE VET 55+ 1 Pauline Thomas 2 Oona Crawford For more pictures of the race day, see - http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/robertapvincent/CarmarthenMayorSFunRun2010#

Phew! Helped out at the Carmarthen Mayor's Fun Run yesterday. Biggest turnout of runners in four years. Raised more than £2,000 for local charities. Will post some pictures later.