Races 10K · Porthcawl, UK
Porthcawl 10K
Porthcawl 10K is a rolling 10K in Porthcawl, UK, held each June. A closed-road seafront course from the Promenade past Trecco Bay, John Street and Rest Bay. A 2019 race report calls it lumpy rather than flat, and a listing gives about 44 m of climbing. Late June on the south Wales coast is mild and breezy, with temperatures of 12 to 20°C. Porthcawl's rolling course rewards effort-based pacing — hold steady effort on the rises and let the pace return on the descents.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
June
next: Sunday 27 June 2027
Course
rolling
10K
Conditions
Late June on the south Wales coast is mild and breezy, with temperatures of 12 to 20°C.
Racing this course well
A closed-road seafront course from the Promenade past Trecco Bay, John Street and Rest Bay. A 2019 race report calls it lumpy rather than flat, and a listing gives about 44 m of climbing.
Porthcawl's rolling course rewards effort-based pacing — hold steady effort on the rises and let the pace return on the descents.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
- Entries open
- Entries for the next race were open in November 2026
- Price
- £35 general, £33 affiliated, £29 early bird for the first 500 places (2027 race)
Official Porthcawl 10K site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Next race
- Sunday 27 June 2027
- Start time
- 10:00
- Time limit
- 2 hours
The course in numbers
The route runs through Trecco Bay Holiday Park, then along John Street in the town centre before a downhill sprint finish on the Promenade towards the lighthouse.
- Layout
- Loop
- Total climb
- 45 m
Worth knowing
- The course was devised by race director Steve Brace.
- The race is part of the Run 4 Wales 10K Series.
Pick your goal for Porthcawl
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Asked often
- When is the Porthcawl 10K?
- The next Porthcawl 10K is on Sunday 27 June 2027 in Porthcawl, UK. It is held each June.
- Is the Porthcawl 10K course flat?
- A closed-road seafront course from the Promenade past Trecco Bay, John Street and Rest Bay. A 2019 race report calls it lumpy rather than flat, and a listing gives about 44 m of climbing.
- How do I enter the Porthcawl 10K?
- Open entry: first come, first served. Entries for the next race were open in November 2026. Price: £35 general, £33 affiliated, £29 early bird for the first 500 places (2027 race).
- How should I train for the Porthcawl 10K?
- Match your preparation to Porthcawl 10K's profile and the June weather, then protect consistency — with RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week, so one bad week never derails the block.
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