12 of the best pictures as thousands take part in Barry Island's biggest ever 10k
The race was back in the popular seaside town after a year-long hiatus, taking runners on a tour of the town's most scenic seaside spots and landmarks including Whitmore Bay, the Knap, Romilly Park, and Watch House Bay.
The town has grown in popularity thanks to the award-winning sitcom, Gavin and Stacey.
In a nod to the show, the race winners were presented with a shiny new tap alongside the usual prizes, swapping them cold for hot or hot for cold should they wish.
It was prolific Run 4 Wales 10K winner, Omar Ahmed, who took the title in the men's race with a time of 30:06, a minute and a half faster than his next closest competitor, Jonathan Butler whose time was 31:41.
Omar said: "It was good but the conditions were very windy and it was quite hilly. The crowd was brilliant and the course was really beautiful, it was nice to run here in the fresh air."
Natasha Wilson (nee Cockram) set a new course record in the women's race with a time of 34:21. The record was previously held by Lily Partridge who ran a time of 34:32 back in 2023.
Natasha said: "It was tough out there, it was really windy and there were quite a few hills as well. I ran most of it on my own but have taken this as a progression run and I'm going to do some more miles now, so this was really great to take on as part of a training session.
"The crowds in Wales are always really good which is why I like coming back to home events. I'm hoping to do the Brecon Carreg Porthcawl 10K next month if it fits in with training and then I'll focus on a marathon later on in the year.'
Local man, Ron Price, won the wheelchair race in 47:44.
He said: "I've done this event a few times and a lot of races so this was just normal training in many ways, but it's nice to do it on home turf.
"I love the course although it's very hilly which is more difficult as a wheelchair user. I train down the Knap, as I only live in Rhoose, and I love that part of the course as that's when you feel like you're getting close to the finish line."
Here are some of the best pictures from the fantastic event.
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