The countdown is on and the excitement is building as runners of all abilities get set to toe the line at the highly anticipated 2025 Tata Steel Llanelli Half Marathon & 10K next Sunday. As one of the earliest road races of the year for the region with months of preparation, the event is set to kick off the season in style! Taking place on Sunday, 16th February, starting and finishing at Festival Fields, the race promises to deliver a fast, scenic, and rewarding event that continues to make it a firm favourite among athletes.
Now in its second year, the 10K race has added even more appeal to the event, offering something for everyone – from first-time racers to seasoned competitors.
Tash Smith, Managing Director of Front Runner Events, shared her excitement:
“As our first event of the year, it’s always an incredible feeling to return to what we love most – race day! Just like training for a marathon, all our preparation takes place throughout the year so organising an event like this is a year-round effort, and the big day is truly a celebration of our runners, volunteers, and hardworking crew. We can’t wait to welcome everyone to #RunElli and extend our thanks to all the sponsors for supporting us to deliver what we hope will be a successful event for all!”.”
Here’s everything runners, spectators, and supporters need to know ahead of race day:
Event Details: When & Where?
- Date: Sunday, 16th February 2025
- Location: Festival Fields, Llanelli (SA14 4DP)
- Start Times:
Half Marathon: will be led by official vehicle partners at Gravells setting the runners on their way at 9 am.
10K runners will follow suit at 9.30am, led by our lead cyclists at Front Runner Events.
Getting there: Festival Fields is ideally located just off the A484, with plenty of parking available nearby at Coleg Sir Gar and Festival Fields. The venue offers easy access for both runners and spectators.
Traffic & Parking
- Road Closures: The B4304 will be closed from 8:30 AM to ensure a safe, traffic-free race. Local residents and participants are advised to plan ahead. For full details, visit Road Closures Info.
- Parking: Event parking is situated at Coleg Sir Gar and Festival Fields, where there is only a short walk to start line. Car sharing is encouraged, so if you know others running please share a lift. Parking at Festival Fields is managed by Carmarthenshire County Council and can be booked in advance. More on parking HERE.
Running for a Cause
This year’s event continues to highlight the spirit of giving, as many runners will take on the challenge to raise money for charity. It’s not too late to get involved – participants can still support the event’s official charities, Prostate Cymru and Wales Air Ambulance, or fundraise for causes close to their hearts.
Tata Steel Trostre, the event’s headline sponsor, are proud to be taking to the route again this year to support runners. They will, once again field a strong team of 40 runners, supporting local charities Foothold, Mind, and Prostate Cymru.
Corporate Competition: Who Will Reign Supreme?
The popular Corporate Challenge returns this year, with teams from Actif Carmarthenshire, Gravells, and Tata Steel vying for the top spot. Who will emerge victorious in this friendly but fierce competition?
Race Day Essentials
- Facilities: Race facilities will be open from 7.00 am, where runners will find everything, they need, including toilets, catering facilities and post-race massage tent (thanks to Gower College).
- Water Stations: Will be provided along the route and at the finish by Brecon Carreg. Please remember to drink, drain and drop your used bottles in the designated recycle zones to help to route stay clean and green.
- Pacing: Runners will be grouped into pens based on predicted finishing times and bib colours, so watch and listen out to announcements on the day of where you should position yourself. There will be a full pacing team for both distances to help runners achieve their desired finishing time, so find your pacers, stick to them and listen to their advice but remember these guys are volunteers too!
Spectator Guide: Where to Watch
Hundreds of well-wishers and spectators will be cheering on the runners at the start and finish area in Festival Fields but there’s a lot of ground to cover when running this race! So, why not head to some of the prime spots along the route:
- Festival Fields: Join the excitement at the start and finish lines, where the energy is electric!
- North Dock: Enjoy fantastic views and grab a hot drink or bacon butty from St Elli’s Bay Café while supporting the runners.
- Pwll: Watch your loved one put in their best performance and give them that boost, when they need it most at this great spot!
For full route details and runner tracking, visit Route Info.
Why Runners Love #RunElli
The Llanelli Half Marathon and 10K promises to be an incredible day of fitness, fun, and community spirit. The course showcases breathtaking views of the Loughor Estuary and West Wales coastline, with a reputation for being fast yet challenging.
While the region’s weather can be unpredictable, we’re crossing our fingers for favorable conditions this year! Whether you’re racing, spectating, or supporting from afar, don’t miss your chance to be part of the action. For more information on race day or be first line to register for 2026 go to: llanellihalf.co.uk
Ready to #RunElli? Let’s go!