Inspiring individuals of all ages to take up the challenge. 15 June 2010

Shane Williams launched this year’s Cardiff 10K at John Lewis, Cardiff on Tuesday 15 June, and then made a special visit to meet pupils in the playground at Radnor Primary School.

Celebrating 25 years since the first Cardiff 10K, the organisers are hoping to break more records this year, when the event takes place on 12 September, along an exciting new city centre course.

Speaking at the launch, Wales all-time leading try scorer Shane Williams said:

“The HSBC Cardiff 10k is well known throughout Wales and it is good to see the event reaching 25 years – which is a terrific milestone. I am just pleased to be able to support the launch today and encourage anyone thinking of running the 10K to set themselves a real challenge and get fit this summer!

“The Kidney Wales Foundation provides immense support to children, patients and their families all around Wales, so let’s hope it’s another great year of fundraising for the charity.”

The HSBC Cardiff 10K and 2K Run has cemented its place as one of the country’s biggest and longest standing 10K races. Over the years the HSBC Cardiff 10K has raised millions of pounds for charities and attracted a world-class line-up of stars – Kenya’s World Championship medal winner Ernest Kimeli who holds the race record of 28min 32secs.

Roy J Thomas, Chairman of the Cardiff 10k, said: “Funds from last years race are currently helping us to refurbish the Childrens Kidney Centre at the University Hospital Wales. With more and more people wanting to run this year we welcome Diabetes UK, our partners in Donate Wales and Sian Cothi’s charity in the name of her late husband Justin-  Amser Justin Time.“

Jamie Baulch will be amongst the celebrities racing in this year’s Cardiff 10K.

People can enter online at www.Cardiff10k.com