Please read the following instructions carefully to make sure your day goes as smooth as possible, leaving you plenty of time to prepare for, and enjoy the race itself. 

Mayor's 10km 2026 

Welsh Athletics Licence - 26RRWA00400

Registration and Number Collection

Registration will be located upstairs at Cardigan Rugby Club. The registration desk opens at 8:30am and will close promplty at 9:45am. 

We will be using Real Time Racing for the race timings. At registation, you'll receive your race number and race tag. The race number will need to be pinned and fixed to the front of your t-shirt, vest or shorts and clearly by visible. The timing tag will need to be securely placed around your ankle.

On-the-day entries will also be available. Anyone wishing to enter on the day will need to complete a paper entry form at registration.

If you have entered online, please proceed to the registration desk located upstairs at Cardigan Rugby Club to collect your numbers and timing tag. 

Race Briefing

A race briefing will take place at 9:50am in Cardigan Rugby Club car park. Please make sure you have collected your race number and timing tag before attending the briefing.

Start

The race will start at 10am on Sunday, 1st November. 2026. The start line is located on Gwbert Road adjacent Park Avenue junction - https://w3w.co/cuddling.adopts.dispensed 

Finish

The race finishes off the road in the field at Cardigan Secondary School - https://w3w.co/fond.blanket.miles 

Once you have finished, please hand your ankle timing tag to a marshal and move onwards further into the field - please avoid congregating on the finish line. When heading back to the rugby club, please use the area alongside the railings, keeping the course and finish line clear.

The Course

Mayors 10km 2026 - Route 

This is a road route and the roads will not be closed to traffic. Common sense must be used while running on the roads and aim to run on the pavements if possible. The course will be clearly marked with arrows and tape, and we have many friendly and helpful marshals along the way to guide you and to help with the traffic. Please respect our marshals and follow their instructions to ensure your safety.

One water station will be located just before the 6km mark.

Please notify one of our marshals should you need to pull out of the race for any reason.

We would like to draw your attention to the following UK Athletics rules:

• Rule T55 S5 The use of headphones is not permitted by the Welsh Athletics and due to the event taking place on open roads, it would not be safe to run with headphones.

• Rule T55 S7 We will not permit runners to run with buggies or pushchairs.

Litter

Please ensure that all litter is either carried with you or handed to a marshal. Please do not drop litter along the course.

Results

Live results will be provided by Real Time Racing, with times becoming available as quickly as possible as runners cross the finish line.

Presentations

The presentation of the prizes will take place outside Cardigan Rugby Club as soons as possible once the final runner finishes the race. Trophies will be given to 1st, 2nd and 3rd male and female finishers, with the winner of each age catogory receiving a bottle of Prosecco.

This year's Mayors 10km also incorporates the West Wales Seniors and Masters 10km Road Championships.

In accordance with Welsh Athletics eligiblity rules, West Wales Championship medals will be awarded to registered club runners who were either were born in West Wales or live in the region for at least nine months.

The West Wales 10km Championship categories are:

• Open Male & Female

• Male 35 & Female 35

• Male 45 & Female 45

• Male 55 & Female 55

• Male 65+ & Female 65+

Parking

Limited parking is available at Cardigan Rugby Club. Spaces are expected to fill quickly.

Additional parking is available at Cardigan Secondary School, along with other public car parks around Cardigan.

On-road parking is also available nearby. Please park considerately and ensure that you do not obstruct traffic, access routes or residential properties.

Facilities

Toilets and changing facilities will be available at Cardigan Rugby Club.

Bluestones Coffee will also be in attendance to offer refreshments during the morning.