Cardiff 10k race sees new runner record

CardiffÔÇÖs annual 10 Kilometre race hit a record high of 4,000 participants. The race, which takes runners through the streets of the capital, started and finished at the cityÔÇÖs King Edward VII Avenue to the cheers of thousands of observers.

Matthew Kiprotich Kimutai won the race in an impressive 29 minutes and four seconds. He beat members of running clubs from the UK and across the world as well as many amateurs including Cardiff University students.

A team of doctors and nurses from the ChildrenÔÇÖs Kidney Unit at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff were amongst the record number of corporate teams involved this year, with 119 teams on the starting line including those from Deloittes, Admiral and SA Brains. South Wales Fire and Rescue Service came first among the corporate teams for a second year in a row closely followed by Tata Steel.

The event is sponsored by Kidney Wales and every year raises thousands for the cause. Roy J Thomas, executive chairman of Kidney Wales, said: ÔÇ£Race numbers were at an all time high this year and I cannot thank those of you who took part and raised money for charities across Wales enough. I know that Kidney Wales and every charity involved in todayÔÇÖs race massively appreciates your help and support. The Cardiff 10K continues to grow year on year, both in competitor numbers and funds raised which, after all, is what the race is all about ÔÇô raising money.ÔÇØ

Dr. Rajesh Krishnan, consultant paediatric nephrologist at the ChildrenÔÇÖs Kidney Centre at the University Hospital Wales, Cardiff, echoed his statements. ÔÇ£The support that our patients receive from the Kidney Wales Foundation is vital and itÔÇÖs great to see so many people signing up for the Cardiff 10k and pledging their support for this most crucial of charities. We couldnÔÇÖt do the work we do for children suffering with kidney disease in Wales without their help.ÔÇØ

The race not only supports the Kidney Wales Foundation, but also Diabetes Cymru, Tenovus, Llamau, Welsh WomenÔÇÖs Aid and RSPCA Cardiff alongside the many charity partners benefitting from the race.

 Max Eshraghi