Ty Gwyn ABERSOCH 10k 2026

Ty Gwyn ABERSOCH 10k 2026

The Ty Gwyn ABERSOCH 10K is firmly established as a favourite of many runners from around the UK. Both elite runners & beginners to the running scene relish the vast array of unique & satisfying elements that the Abersoch 10K has to offer. Taking place in the very popular and picturesque surf village of Abersoch, North Wales, with its narrow streets of bustling café’s, pubs and trendy surf shops, the Abersoch 10K race kicks off by running through a street packed with spectators keen to support over a 1,000 runners and takes in some sensational scenery as it winds its way over challenging tracks and roads and up on to a spectacular viewpoint over Cardigan Bay, Bardsey Island and the dramatic Snowdonia mountain range. To ensure a spectacular end to this challenging race, worthy of its stunning backdrop, the 10K finishes on Abersoch’s main beach where runners have to negotiate the groynes, battle both hard and soft sand and dodge an ebbing tide, as you push yourself to a finish line with hoards of cheering spectators. A professionally run race with a £1,500 prize fund and some nice product prizes. It includes bibtag timing technology, good marshaling, clear kilometer markers as well as prominent start & finish lines, drink station at 5km & the finish, medics & traffic management marshals, and a great after race party!

Event details and schedule

The Abersoch 10K takes place on Saturday 3Oth May 2026 at 10:30am this fantastic race will tick the most discerning runners boxes. ChronoChip bibtag timing, Water / energy drink stations Clear kilometer markers throughout course Good marshals & signage throughout course £1,500 prize purse plus product prizes Zinc Alloy top quality medals with bespoke lanyards Race rewards at the finish line Part of the ABERSOCH TRIPLE CROWN THE COURSE: The start overlooks the harbour, just past Manana restaurant and for the first mile the race runs through the high street and up to Sarn Bach crossroads. Turning left there’s a section of narrow lanes heading towards the far end of the beach. Then a short section of road running round the bay, then the main hill that is a track lasting for 0.3 of a mile (picking the right line up here will make it so much easier for you!). Some undulating roads for 2 miles, looping back round till you head down the hill and join the beach. One mile along the beach(including some groynes) to the finish just below the yacht club.