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South Wales Argus
10-07-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Argus
Torfaen 10k: all you need to know for the 10k run on Sunday
The Torfaen 10K race will take place on July 13, 2025. This popular event, known for its fast, downhill route, will start in Blaenavon and finish in Pontypool Park. With a 9am start, the race offers an excellent opportunity for both newcomers and experienced runners to achieve a personal best. Participants, who must be aged 15 or above, will be rewarded with a commemorative medal, a high-quality tech T-shirt, water, and a banana to help them recover. The event welcomes runners of all abilities, including those with disabilities. A transport service will run from Pontypool to Blaenavon for those who have pre-booked. However, the transport is now fully booked, and race entries are closed. For those who have not received their race pack, collection is available at Pontypool Active Living Centre car park from 6.15am on race day. Safety pins for attaching race numbers will not be provided. The race is governed by Welsh Athletics policy, which discourages the use of personal audio equipment. However, bone conduction earphones are permitted. The team organising the event will be unavailable from 12pm on Friday, July 11, so any queries should be made before then. The Torfaen 10K has introduced a new prize structure for 2025, with the top three male and female finishers and the junior winners being awarded on the day. Category prize winners will be contacted in the days following the race. All profits from the race will be donated to the Mic Morris Memorial Sporting Trust Fund, to support aspiring young athletes. The race, which is described as "the fastest 10K on the planet," consistently attracts both new and seasoned runners. A full road closure will be in place for the event from 8am until 11.30am. The main roads affected include: A4043 Cwmavon Road from the junction of Prince Street and New William Street in Blaenavon to Old Road in Abersychan Old Road Limekiln Road Freeholdland Road George Street Mill Road Hospital Road the northern section of Osbourne Road to its junction with Riverside Riverside Park Road leading up to Penygarn Road Side roads will not be formally closed, but no vehicles will be allowed to access the route during the race. Emergency services will have access at all times. Anyone with travel or caring responsibilities affected by the closures should contact Torfaen's sports development team. The Torfaen 10K offers a thrilling experience for all participants, whether they are seasoned runners or beginners. The event encourages everyone to register and secure their spot in the race, all while supporting a worthy cause.
Leader Live
21-04-2025
- Sport
- Leader Live
Records smashed by father and son at track and field meeting
It happened during the North Wales Endurance Open Track and Field meeting, held at the Deeside Stadium, Connah's Quay. Super veteran Dave competed in the javelin and the shot putt events and he won his M85 age category in both mixed age competitions to add to his many other previous and prestigious Welsh Athletics championship victories and records. In the javelin, his winning throw was 15.32m, and in the shot event he recorded another successful throw of 7.19m. Steve meanwhile competed in the 1000m, and in the 1500m steeplechase races, and he too won his M60 age cat in both events and smashed two Welsh T&F records. In the 1000m he recorded a very good time of 3.13.70, whilst in the 1500 steeplechase his time was 5.35.90. The NWRRC member also won his M60 age cat in the Welsh Sprint Duathlon Championships at Eirias Park, Colwyn Bay, while representing his second claim club GOG Triathlon.
