Plenty of fun at the Carmarthen races
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 their own favourite charities.
All competitors contributed towards the official race charities through their entry fees.
The charities this year were –
The Glangwili Hospital Cancer Unit, Carmarthen Night Light, Cwm Seren Occupational Therapy Unit and Canolfan Elfed inclusion centre at Queen Elizabeth High School.
The Mayor added: “I am grateful for everyone for taking part and helping to raise money for worthy causes.
“A special word of thanks goes to race organiser Noelwyn Daniel and his hard-working team of volunteers, who ensure that the race is a success year In and year out.”
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 their own favourite charities.
All competitors contributed towards the official race charities through their entry fees.
The charities this year were –
The Glangwili Hospital Cancer Unit, Carmarthen Night Light, Cwm Seren Occupational Therapy Unit and Canolfan Elfed inclusion centre at Queen Elizabeth High School.
The Mayor added: “I am grateful for everyone for taking part and helping to raise money for worthy causes.
“A special word of thanks goes to race organiser Noelwyn Daniel and his hard-working team of volunteers, who ensure that the race is a success year In and year out.”
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