A 10k or 6.2 miles is a top-rated distance at mass participation events and forms part of the World Athletic Championships.   According to the State of Running Report 2019, 1.8 million people participated in a 10K event in 2018 and we expect that since then (and post-COVID) this figure will be greater today.  The current 10K record holders are

How many times have you considered running a 10K event near you?  There really isn’t anything stopping you from making that commitment and here are our top reasons why everyone from new runners to seasoned marathoners, should sign up for a 10K as your next race… 1. It’s a great stepping-stone. Just like the half-marathon can

We are excited to announce that Tata Steel has agreed on a two-year sponsorship deal for the Llanelli Half Marathon, which will be held on 25 February 2024. As one the largest single employers in Carmarthenshire, Tata Steel has been making steel for packaging in Trostre since 1952 and continues to produce steel for food and drinks cans, aerosols

Following the introduction of greener initiatives at the beginning the year, we are excited to be continuing our efforts to reduce, reuse and regenerate. As a result, we have partnered with JogOn. The JogOn campaign is founded on the principle to reuse and recycle perfectly usable running shoes and reduce the number of trainers reaching

Front Runner Events is proud to be working with Coopah Run Coach as the official training partner for our race series across Wales. Coopah is the 5 star rated training app, that provides personalised training plans to help you achieve your goals! To help you get to the start line feeling confident, and safe in the knowledge you’ve

Some participants run for more than just a medal and Kimberlee James is one of them! We caught up with avid runner Kimberlee James just before she took on the 13.1 miles at this year’s Llanelli Half Marathon. Kimberlee said:  “I ran in memory of my friend Amy Padley who took her own life in 2022. The

Despite the colder climate and shorter days, keeping up training throughout the Winter can improve your health and give you the boost of energy you may need. But staying safe and being careful is a must for runners during the darker months! To help, we’ve put together a few tips for you: We want to hear

If this isn’t your first event you will know from experience that preparing for a running event involves months of training, mental preparation, and the need for organisation.  With the Tata Steel Llanelli 10K & Half Marathon just around the corner, you’re likely to feel slightly apprehensive, regardless of how many events you’ve taken part in! So, we’ve

Do you have one?  Having a plan on how you will tackle those miles on race day is always a good idea! That’s why we’ve come up with some tactics to help you #BeYourBest as you take on the Tata Steel Llanelli Half Marathon & 10K! 1. Pace Yourself: Start the race at a comfortable pace that