The Brecon Carreg Cardiff Bay Run will return in 2018 to give thousands of runners a unique challenge at Wales’ fastest growing 10K race.

Around 6,000 runners will take-on an unchanged course around the Welsh capital’s historic Bay on 25 March, 2018. Spaces are expected to sell-out for the second year running for the flat, fast and friendly event suitable for all ages and abilities.

Brecon Carreg have come on board as title sponsor to support a second event in the brand-new Run 4 Wales 10K Series alongside the recently revealed Brecon Carreg Barry Island 10K and ABP Newport Wales 10K.

The water brand, synonymous with Wales’ leading mass-participation events, will continue to promote and support active lifestyles across South Wales and beyond.

“We’re thrilled to be partnering with Run 4 Wales at the Brecon Carreg Cardiff Bay Run. 2018 will see the brand celebrating its 40th anniversary and this event will form part of the celebrations. Running events are a fantastic opportunity to encourage and inspire adults and children to do a fun and healthy activity together.” said Jenna Bissell, Marketing Manager Brecon Carreg.

Run 4 Wales Chief Executive Matt Newman said: “The Brecon Carreg Cardiff Bay Run has become one of the most popular events on the Run 4 Wales calendar, offering runners a perfect opportunity to take-on their first 10K or set a new personal best on an iconic course around the Bay.

“The popular race will kickoff the Run 4 Wales 10K series in 2018. Keen runners now have the opportunity to take on a trio unique events in three of South Wales’ most iconic settings, and we are looking forward to delivering another year of first class running events.”

The route takes in all of Cardiff Bay’s most iconic landmarks, starting and finishing in Roald Dahl Plass and passing the Wales Millennium Centre, Mermaid Quay, the Pierhead Building, Senedd, Porth Teigr and the Cardiff Bay Barrage.

It’s a perfect challenge for elite and club athletes as well as those looking to keep fit, raise money for charity or take on the challenge of their first event. Race entries go on sale on Tuesday before 1,000 season tickets are released on Thursday.

Official Lead Charity, Cystic Fibrosis Trust, will again offer the chance to take-on 10K for a great cause. The UK’s leading CF charity, who raise more money for vital research into cystic fibrosis than any other UK organisation, are giving Team CF runners a number of exclusive benefits including interactive training plans, merchandise and on the day support. To join Team CF and help beat beat cystic fibrosis for good, head over to www.cardiffbayrun.co.uk/#section-charities.

Cystic Fibrosis Senior Events Development Manager, Holly Matthrews commnented: “The Cystic Fibrosis Trust is the only UK-wide charity dedicated to fighting for a life unlimited by cystic fibrosis for everyone living with the condition. We are investing in cutting edge research, supporting clinical care, and campaigning tirelessly on the issues that matter, but we need your help.

Cystic Fibrosis Trust are proud to be the Lead Charity Partner of the Cardiff Bay Run again in 2018 and invite you to join them on the day to run with Team CF. Running with Team CF will help us make a difference for thousands of people with cystic fibrosis in the UK, and their families and carers.”

Entries will open Tuesday, or if you wait until Thursday you can take advantage of a brand-new season ticket which will allow entry into all three events in the Run 4 Wales 10K series for just £59. Find out more at www.cardiffbayrun.co.uk.