Richard Burton 10k
06 November 2016
Big thanks for entering the 2016 Richard Burton 10K and the 2K Fun Run. Thanks also to all of the runners who are again supporting this event having entered this race last year. You are about to take part in a race that optimizes the spirit and beauty of our famous Welsh valleys!
All proceeds of this event will go to a charity to be announced near to the event. You can donate to this fund at check out!
Parking
There is ample parking in and around the village of Cwmavon; including signed, designated parking areas
1.Garage on london row near the britt pub, will be available until 10:00 after which access will be restricted . SA129BG
2.Car park behind pizza gatti ,ty'r-owen row . SA129BG
3.Car park opposite the coop in waun wen. SA129TB
please do not park in depot road adjacent to the community centre /rugby club which is part off the course.
Registration
number /chip pick up for the 10k will be on the day in the Cwmavon Community Centre SA12 9DF.....There will be marked tables inside where you will register and pick up your timing chip /number.
The Tata Steel Richard Burton 10km entries on the day will be limited (if available)with an added extra cost.
entries will close when the 1,000 runner limit has been reached, . on the day entries will close if available at 10:00am and all on-line entries will close midnight Wednesday 2nd november.
Toilets
There will be toilets available in Cwmavon Rugby Club. Portable Toilets will also be available opposite the Cwmavon Rugby Club. Disabled toilets will be available at the Cwmavon Community Centre.
There are also toilets in the changing rooms in parc y llyn ( the park on the main road opposite the rugby club)
Pre-race Briefing
A pre-race briefing will be held at Cwmavon Community Centre.
Race Start
The 2 races will start outside the Cwmavon Community Centre SA12 9DF The first race, the 2K Fun Run will start at approximately 10:15 followed by the 10K race which will start at approximately 11.00.
Marshalling and First Aid
The route and First Aid will be under the control of the Western Beacons Mountain Rescue Team who will ensure that any issue that occur during your run will be dealt with professionally.
Marshalling will be under the control of port talbot harriers.
road traffic control will be managed by our traffic management team all section 8 trained
runners are reminded to keep to the left hand side off the road at all times unless otherwise directed,by a race official..
Drink Stations
There will be ample drink stations on route which will be manned. just after half way
Finish Area
Once you cross the finishing line, the 10km runners will receive their Richard Burton T-shirt and race memento . There will also be refreshments available.
Prize list for the 10k
Race Presentations for the 10k run will start at 12:30 in the Rugby Club. . 1st...£200, 2nd..£120, 3rd...£90, 4th...£60, 5th...£50 First m/f veteran over 40...Trophy & £50 First male and female veteran over 50...£50 First team m/f (3 to score)...£120 ..
1st Cwmafan finisher m/f Trophies Tata Steel First Male & First Female Trophies .......
Most Supported Group ,the Lesa Hitchings Trophy plus a £250 donation to the charity of their choice......
A £50 bonus will be paid to the fastest male under 30 Minutes and female runner under 34 minutes. A further £50 will be paid to anyone setting a new male or female course record. Current course record holders are Ian Hamer at 29:23 and Andrea Whitcombe at 34:12.
Cwmavon RFC will compete with Pontrhydyfen RFC for the Matthew Mizen Memorial Trophy.
2K Fun Run
The 2K go run for fun entries will be taken online and on the day and registration will close at 09:45. This race start time is 10:15. Again the “on the day” entries will be limited and at an extra cost.
Children entering this race will receive a T-shirt on entry , goodie bag and medal . The first 3 boys and first 3 girls across the finish line will also receive trophies.
The 2K Fun Run presentations will take place at the start line just before the start of the 10k run.
Post race entertainment
There will be a number of activities available on the day for all to enjoy, including a Welsh Choir and live music at the Cwmavon Rugby Club starting after the race presentations.
All runners, friends, family, spectators and guests are welcome to the post race party. In a relaxed atmosphere, you can share race stories over refreshments whilst listening to live music from pollen count ,jeris and the beats, plus special guest 'GOS' at the Cwmavon Rugby Club. A licensed bar will be available.
Showers
Are available in the changing rooms in parc y llyn ( the park on the main road opposite the rugby club)
also opposite the main entrance to the community centre at the back of the rugby club.
Accommodation
Depending on your needs, we’ve come up with a mixture of local accommodation that should meet most requirements:
L & A Outdoor Centre Cabins, Goytre Along the Beast of Bryn red route
www.landaoutdoorcentre.co.uk
Fedwen Farw Glamping Pods, Cwmavon 12 minute drive from
Bryn www.fedwenfawr.co.uk
Afan Lodge Hotel, Dyffryn Rhondda 12 minute drive from Bryn
www.mountain-bike-accommodation.co.uk
The Ambassador Hotel, Neath 20 minute drive from Bryn
www.ambassador-hotel-neath.co.uk
The Towers Hotel & Spa, Swansea 20 minute drive from Bryn
www.thetowersswanseabay.com
Explore the area. If you want to make a weekend of it, there are plenty of activities and attractions for all ages and abilities in Afan Forest Park and Neath Port Talbot. For more information, please visit: www.afanforestpark.co.uk or www.visitnpt.co.uk
Are you ready? We are. Thanks again for entering the 2016 Richard Burton 10K and 2K races. We’re looking forward to seeing you on Sunday the 6th of November. Shaun Tobin Race Organiser
Port Talbot
SA12 9DF
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