Natasha Wilson, Ron Price and Omar Ahmed all take home the top prize in the 2025 Barry Island 10K – with Wilson setting a new course record in the women’s race.

Natasha Wilson (nee Cockram) set a new course record in the women’s race with a time of 34:21. The record was previously held by Lily Partridge who ran a time of 34:32 back in 2023. Olivia Tsim took second place (35:38) with Donna Morris (36:56) securing third.

Wilson said: “It was tough out there, it was really windy and there were quite a few hills as well. I ran most of it on my own but have taken this as a progression run and I’m going to do some more miles now, so this was really great to take on as part of a training session.

“The crowds in Wales are always really good which is why I like coming back to home events. I’m hoping to do the Brecon Carreg Porthcawl 10K next month if it fits in with training and then I’ll focus on a marathon later on in the year.”

Local man, Ron Price, won the wheelchair race (47:44) with Les Hampton (54:55) claiming second.

Price added: “I’ve done this event a few times and a lot of races so this was just normal training in many ways, but it’s nice to do it on home turf. I love the course although it’s very hilly which is more difficult as a wheelchair user but I train down the Knap, as I only live in Rhoose, and I love that part of the course as that’s when you feel like you’re getting close to the finish line.”

It was prolific Run 4 Wales 10K winner, Omar Ahmed, who took the title in the men’s race with a time of 30:06 – a minute and a half faster than his next closest competitor, Jonathan Butler (31:41). Jamie Williamson (32:01) took the third place.

Ahmed said: “It was good but the conditions were very windy and it was quite hilly. The crowd was brilliant and the course was really beautiful, it was nice to run here in the fresh air.”

The town has grown in popularity thanks to the award-winning sitcom, Gavin and Stacey. In a nod to the show, the race winners were presented with a shiny new tap alongside the usual prizes, swapping them cold for hot or hot for cold should they wish.

Results

Women

1. Natasha Wilson – 00:34:21

2. Olivia Tsim – 00:35:38

3. Donna Morris – 00:36:56

4. Louise Flynn – 00:37:02

5. Deborah Bruce – 00:37:54

Men

1. Omar Ahmed – 00:30:06

2. Jonathan Butler – 00:31:41

3. Jamie Williamson – 00:32:01

4. Matthew Verran – 00:32:34

5. Mike Roderick – 00:33:19

Wheelchair

1. Ron Price – 00:47:44

2. Les Hampton – 00:54:55