Tata Steel Richard Burton 10k 2018
04 November 2018
Big thank you for entering the 2018 Richard Burton 10 km or the Mini Miler Fun Run. This is one of the oldest races on the Welsh calendar. Thanks also to all of the runners who are again supporting this event having entered this race in past years. You are about to take part in a race that epitomises the spirit and beauty of our famous Welsh valleys, with the spirit of the legend that is Richard Burton.
The Bryn and Cwmafan events committee, charity number 1176360, organising this event will ensure all profits off this event will go to local charity's and community organisations with details to be announced post event. You can also donate to these worthy causes at check out.
Parking
There is ample parking in and around the village of Cwmafan; 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. SA12 9BG
2. Car park behind pizza gatti ,ty'r-owen row . SA12 9BG
3. Car park opposite the coop in Waun Wen. SA12 9TB
4. Car park at Ynys Park, Cwmavon Rd, Cwmafan, Port Talbot SA12 8RB (Allow 10 to 15 Mins. to walk to the registration area from here)
Otherwise please park respectfully in and around Cwmavon
Registration.
10KM
All entrants must be 15 yrs. or older.
All registration will be done on line and Race numbers will be posted to your registered address before the race. If for any reason you will not be at your registered address before the race, please let the race organisers know as soon as possible.
On-line entries for the 10k will close 10:00 on 15th October or when the 2,500-entry limit is reached whichever is the sooner, up until this point in time you will have a race number your name and guaranteed t shirt size on the front of your number. Entries before 10am 15th October will be posted out.
Online entries will remain open until 12:00 midday Friday the 2nd November. There will be no new entries on race day.
All entries after 10am on the 15th October and before noon 2nd November will have to pick up race numbers In the community centre from 13:00 - 17:00 Saturday 3rd November or on the day between 08:00 -10:00. These entries will just have a number. T-shirt sizes will be on a first come first serve basis for sizes when you cross the finish line.
T-shirts for the 10k will be handed out after crossing the finish line on race day.
Collection of numbers not posted out and on the day race enquiries
This will all be handled in the Rugby Club next door to the Community Centre. The room will be clearly signposted and is on the library side of the Rugby Club. A Richard Burton exhibition, refreshments and other activities will be in the Community Centre.
There will be four desks handing out race numbers for all those runners who have not already received their numbers through the post. Those runners who have received their numbers through the post do not need to come here; they can go direct to the start line.
Anyone with an enquiry can also come to the same place in the rugby club where a separate desk will deal with these.
Mini Miler: One-Mile Fun Run
Online Entry for the Mini Miler will stay open until midnight on Tuesday 30th October if you enter before then your name will be printed on your bib. There will be on the day entries for this race but to guarantee a t-shirt please enter online.
T-shirts / numbers for the Mini Miler Fun Run will be available for pick up in the Rugby Club from 13:00 to 17:00 on the Saturday and 08:00 through to 09:45 on race day.
Any runners under the age of 9, we advise them to be accompanied by an adult (Welsh Athletics directive)
Collection of numbers and on the day Registration
This will also take place in the Rugby Club but entry to this will be via the main door furthest away from the Community Centre. There will be two queues, one for those people just collecting their race packs and one for those registering on the day (£7 entry fee).
Once you have your numbers, you will then go into the main hall in the Rugby Club to collect your Mini Miler t-shirt.
Toilets
There will be toilets available in Cwmafan Rugby Club. Portable Toilets will also be available opposite the Cwmafan Rugby Club and outside the library. Disabled toilets will be available at the Cwmafan Community Centre.
There are also toilets in the changing rooms in Parc Siencyn Powell (the park on the main road opposite the Rugby Club). The Welfare /Soccer Club and Waun Club will also be open.
Showers/changing
Showers and changing rooms are available in the Parc Siencyn Powell (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.
LADIES ONLY SHOWERS will be available in the old squash club next to the soccer club, Teapot bistro is located here.
Other Facilities
There will be refreshments and a cake sale available in the Community Centre. Locally made fudge will also be available for purchase
The library will be offering tea/coffee and light snacks courteous of McMillan nurses with monies raised going to their worthy charity.
Teapot bistro situated next to the welfare /soccer club will also be offering refreshments (ladies some lovely cakes will await you post race) located near where the ladies showers are available
Cwmafan Rugby Club will also be serving hot and cold snacks, drinks, sweets and the bar will be open
A massage station will be available from 9 am on the stage of the Community Centre
Pre-race Briefing
A pre-race briefing will be held before the start.
Race Start
The 2 races will start outside the Cwmafan Community Centre SA12 9DF. The first race, the Mini Miler Fun Run will start at approximately 10:15 am followed by the 10 km race, which will start at approximately 11.00 am. As has been the tradition for this race, we will be looking for a local celebrity to start the race.
Marshalling and First Aid
The route and First Aid will be under the control of the Western Beacons Mountain Rescue Team, whom will ensure that any issues 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, who are 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 manned drink stations on route in the Rhyslyn car park Pontrhydyfen.
Finish Area
Once you cross the finishing line, the 10 km runners will receive their Richard Burton race memento, welsh cake and bottle of water.
There will also be a first aid station located in this area.
Prize list for the 10 km
Race Presentations for the 10 km run will start at 12:30 in the Rugby Club. All prizes will be awarded to both the qualifying Male and Female. The prizes will be 1st...£200, 2nd..£120, 3rd...£90, 4th...£60, 5th...£50 First veteran over 40...Trophy & £50, First veteran over 50...£50, First team (3 to score)...£120 and 1st Cwmafan finisher
TATA STEEL EMPLOYEE: Tata Steel First Male & First Female Trophies ....... TATA STEEL 1st department team, 3 to score. Trophy
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 Mathew Mizen Memorial Trophy.
Mini Miler Fun Run
The Mini Miler fun run entries will be taken online and on the day with registration from 8:30 to 09:45. This race start time is 10:15. Again, the “on the day” entries will be limited and at an extra cost so online registration is recommended.
Children entering this race will receive a T-shirt they can run in, a goodies bag and a medal. The first 3 boys and first 3 girls across the finish line will also receive trophies.
The Mini Miler Fun Run presentations will take place at the start line just before the start of the 10 km run.
Post-Race Entertainment
There will be a number of activities available on the day for all to enjoy, including live music at the Cwmafan 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 at the Cwmavon Rugby Club. A licensed bar will be available.
12:30 presentation
Straight after the presentation just after 1pm, the first band are 'lost cause' then 'gos and mike' then 'bro's and co' all in the rugby club ...
Then the 'hat and fiddle 'are in the welfare/soccer club at around 20:30.
Richard Burton Race Archives
If you have ran the race in the past or simply want to know more about past races such as timing records, photos and videos from these races, we have them online as far back as 2013. Follow this link to see more.
LEFT BAGGAGE
Is available in the library on Depot Road.
Accommodation
Depending on your needs, we’ve come up with a mixture of local accommodation that should meet most requirements:
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Bryn Bettws Lodge and Log Cabins
Based at Gyfylchi in the Afan Forest located in the South Wales Valleys. We have become the first choice for Mountain Biking short breaks, Educational School and College Visits & Stag & Hen Parties. This is not surprising when you consider our destination in the world renowned Mountain Biking haven and paradise in the Afan Valley. See website for full details https://brynbettws.com/
Address: Bryn Bettws, Gyfylchi Farm, Pontrhydyfen, Port Talbot. South Wales. SA12 9SP
Phone: 01639 644037, 01639 642040 or Mobile 07772031093
Email: enquiries@brynbettws.com
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L & A Outdoor Centre Cabins, Goytre
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The Brit London Row Cwmavon Port Talbot SA12 9AH. email: thebritwales@gmail.com.
http://thebrit.wales/accommodation/
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DEPOT ROAD
New Methodist Church, Depot Road, Cwmavon. SA12 9DF
Offers contemporary 5 star accommodation in the stunning Afan Valley, South Wales. www.mountain-bike-accommodation.co.uk
For all enquiries, including making a booking, please use any of the contact methods below. We look forward to hearing from you.
MOBILE: 07974 437885 EMAIL: depotrd@mail.com
BOOKINGS AND REVIEWS: Visit our page on Holiday Lettings
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Blanco's Hotel & Restaurant
Green Park, Port Talbot, SA12 6NT
Tel: 01639 864500 Fax: 01639 896516 E-Mail: info@blancoshotel.co.uk
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Best Western Aberavon Beach Hotel
Port Talbot, South Wales. SA12 6QP
For enquiries or to make a reservation please call 0844 387 6086*
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Premier Inn Port Talbot
Bagle Brook, Baglan Road, Baglan, Port Talbot SA12 8ES
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Windways Neuadd Afan
Afan Rd, Duffryn Rhondda, Port Talbot SA13 3HF Phone: 07973 615893
PERFECT HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION! 11 beds, 5 bedrooms, detached house, off-road parking for 5 cars, free Wi-Fi.
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The Ambassador Hotel, Neath
20 minute drive from Cwmavon
www.ambassador-hotel-neath.co.uk
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The Towers Hotel & Spa, Swansea
20 minute drive from Cwmavon
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BRYN TEG HOUSE
Address: 9 Craig-Y-Fan Terrace, Cymmer, Port Talbot SA13 3LN Phone: 01639 851820 www.brynteghouse.com
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Afan Valley Views
Afan Road, Dyffryn Rhondda, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot, SA13 3ET. Phone: 07795 23421962
Valley Views comprises of 2 self contained apartments, sleeping 4 or 5.
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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
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KIND REGARDS,
Shaun Tobin, Race Director, Bryn and Cwmafan events. Charity number 1176360
Port Talbot
SA12 9DF
Registration open from: 00:00:00
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