Aberystwyth 10k

Runners will start at the stage opposite the Richmond Hotel and finish on the Promenade ahead of the Bandstand. To accommodate the road closed route, sections of Marine Terrace from Terrace Road to Pier Street will be closed, creating a vibrant race experience.

To collect your race number on the day or for any enquiries please come and find us at the Bandstand. If using what3words, enter ///clays.equivocal.starters in the free app

If using what3words, enter ///tangible.soggy.directive in the free app, to find the exact start line point.

By car:
General Event Parking:
There is no official parking, so please park in town centre car parks and walk to the start. 

Recommended car parks unaffected by the event: Avenue de Saint‑Brieuc Parking, and Lower Park Avenue Car Park. South Beach and Maesyrafon Car Parks will be open until 08:15am on Race Day, then closed with no vehicle movement until approx. 11:00am. Around 25 spaces at Maesyrafon will be coned off for safety but reopen once the route is clear.

Road Closures: Sunday 9th May

This is a road-closed event: roads must remain closed to ensure the safety of all runners and spectators. Our aim is to re-open roads as soon as it is safe to do so, though please note that timings are subject to change depending on event conditions on the day.
For a full breakdown of road closure timings, please CLICK HERE to see the details.

Main Road Closures
- Victoria Terrace 08:15 - 10:30
- Marine Terrace
• South of Pier Street up to South Beach Car park closed 08:15 - 11:00
• From Pier Street to Terrace Road 05:00 - 14:00 (Duration of event)
• From Terrace Road to Albert Place 05:00 - 10:30
• From Albert Place to Constitution hill 08:15 - 10:30
- Riverside Terrace 08:30 - 11:00
- New Promenade 08:15 - 11:00
- South Marine Terrace 08:15 - 11:00

Drop Offs: The course requires road closures to ensure the safety of our participants. See roads that will be closed listed above.

Blue Badge Parking: The closest Car park is North Road Car park, this is approx. 5minute walk to the event site. 

Volunteer Parking: The closest Car park is North Road Car park, this is an approx. 5minute walk to the event site. 

Electric Charging points: The closest charging port is at Lower Park Avenue Car Park, which is 17min walk, 0.7 miles away from the start line. 

Public transport and pedestrians:
Pedestrians: If you are walking to the event, you can access the event site along Marine Terrace or Victoria Terrace, off Terrace road, Albert Place or Pier Street. 

Bus: Unfortunately the busses do not run on a Sunday. 

Train: The start is an 8min walk (0.4miles) from Aberystwyth train station.

Cycling & Bike Racks: There are limited bike racks around the area, the closest are: Next to the new cycle shelter near the Rail Station at the back of Matalan, Outside Plascrug Leisure Centre.

Available

Not available or suitable

We aim to make our events as accessible and inclusive as possible and you can find information here.

Our contact centre and on-site event team are available for any questions or requirements.

This event is wheelchair accessible with assistance.

Event Site:
The start and finish areas are on hard standing, which is all flat and firm pavement paths underfoot.

Course:
The route includes tarmac and hard standing paths, and is a single lap with possible congestion at points for the 10k during two way sections of runners on the cycle path.

There are also steep inclines/declines from South Marine Terrace between Quay Road and the cycle path.

Parking:
Blue Badge parking is available approximately 5 mins walk from the event site on hard surface paths. See Travel Information for&