Thousands of runners and spectators took to the Welsh capital today (Sunday) for the Brecon Carreg CDF 10K – in what was its largest yet.
More than 7,000 people signed up to take part in the race, and supporting 2K event, which took participants on a sightseeing tour of the Welsh capital with highlights including Cardiff Castle, Central Square, the Principality Stadium and leafy suburb of Pontcanna.
In the men’s race it was Run 4 Wales 10K serial winner, Omar Ahmed, who took first place and secured a PB at the event with a time of 28:27. Dewi Griffiths (28:28) came in a close second followed by Kadar Omar (28:52).
Ahmed said: “I was feeling good today. My first 5K was very fast – I tried to pick up the pace in my first mile and create a gap, but then Dewi caught me, and I stayed with him until the last 200m.”
For the women it was Aldershot Farnham & District’s Kate EstLea-Morris who claimed victory in 34:34. Deborah Bruce (34:56) took second place with last year’s winner, and winner of July’s Ogi Porthcawl 10K, Alaw Evans (35:25) coming in third.
EstLea-Morris said: “I’m really happy. I didn’t expect to win as there were some really strong girls in the race, but the crowds carry you away. I loved the course, it was nice and scenic, and nice and flat too.”
In the wheelchair race it was a sprint finish between Owain Terrell (30:12) and Richie Powell (30:12) with Terrell just pipping his coach Powell to claim the top spot. Ron Price (33:52) took third position in the race.
Despite the humid conditions, the atmosphere was electric as thousands of people took to the streets, including a team of over 120 runners fundraising for Lead Charity Kidney Wales.
A team of ploggers were also in attendance from headline sponsor, Brecon Carreg, who were collecting litter while they ran and encouraging people to recycle.
Ross Evans, Managing Director at Kidney Wales, said: “It’s been great to be back in the Welsh capital working with Run 4 Wales on this event which has been even bigger and better than last year. We’d also like to extend our thanks to all of those running as part of team Kidney Wales, raising funds to help support patients and families living with kidney disease in Wales.”
Eleri Morgan, Brecon Carreg’s Brand Manager, added: “Brecon Carreg is extremely proud to sponsor the CDF 10K and work with Run 4 Wales, to not only keep runners hydrated, but to help improve the sustainability of the event by ensuring everybody recycles. A huge well done to everyone who ran today and we’d like to say thank you to everyone who helped make the day’s event such a success.”
The event was revived by Run 4 Wales (R4W), the country’s leading mass participation event organiser, last year and has since grown from strength to strength – with a record number of entrants for 2024.
It also comes just four weeks before the Principality Cardiff Half Marathon, when over 27,500 runners will descend onto the streets of the Welsh capital to take part in what has become one of Europe’s largest road races.
Run 4 Wales Chief Executive Matt Newman, said: “The day has been a huge success and I want to thank all of today’s runners, spectators and volunteers for their incredible support.
“Since taking on this historic event last year, it’s already grown considerably, and we can’t wait to keep building and seeing what the future holds for this exciting 10K race.
“Our thanks must also go to our event partners and stakeholders who have helped make it possible including our Headline Sponsor Brecon Carreg, Lead Charity Kidney Wales, HIGH5, Bridgend Ford, Capital FM, Coopah, Cardiff Council and UK Government.”
Those inspired can now pre-register for 2025 at www.cardiff10k.cymru/register/ and be first to hear when plans for next year are announced and entries go on sale.
The final event in the 2024 Run 4 Wales event calendar will be the Principality Cardiff Half Marathon on Sunday 6 October.
Elite men’s results
- Omar Ahmed – 28:27
- Dewi Griffiths – 28:28
- Kadar Omar – 28: 52
- Dan Nash – 30:09
- Kurt Taylor – 30:13
Elite women’s results
- Kate EstLea-Morris – 34:34
- Deborah Bruce – 34:56
- Alaw Evans – 35:25
- Louise Flynn – 36:01
- Donna Morris – 36:37
Wheelchair results
- Owain Terrell – 30:12
- Richie Powell – 30:12
- Ron Price – 33:52
- Gareth Picken – 36:59
- Les Hampton – 43:22
