Archive of: 2024



LOCAL CHARITY: MORGAN’S ARMY SET TO TAKE OVER THE BRISCO GORSEINON 10K
LOCAL CHARITY: MORGAN’S ARMY SET TO TAKE OVER THE BRISCO GORSEINON 10K
15 November 2024

We are proud to announce that Morgan’s Army will take over the Brisco Gorseinon 10K. The race which was brought back to life by us in 2023 after a 25-year hiatus was an instant hit with the running community. One year on, and Morgan’s Army became the charity of the year, with their team of runners taking the event by storm. Now, they will officially take over this popular event which is set to take place next spring.

Swansea University Swansea Half Marathon To Host Masters International
Swansea University Swansea Half Marathon To Host Masters International
10 November 2024

Welsh Athletics and Front Runner Events are proud to announce that the second Masters Road International of 2025 will be hosted at the Swansea University Swansea Half Marathon on 8 June 2025. Over 300 Masters athletes from Wales and England will compete alongside the masses at the Swansea Half Marathon – one of the UK’s top half marathon events.

Inclusivity in Running: How We Aim to Make Our Races More Inclusive
Inclusivity in Running: How We Aim to Make Our Races More Inclusive
16 July 2024

Running has long been celebrated as one of the most accessible forms of exercise that requires minimal equipment and can be done almost anywhere. We’re aiming to create a truly inclusive running culture at our events by introducing some new initiatives in 2025..

Women of our event industry
Women of our event industry
07 March 2024

The family-run, small business, and event organisers of some of the biggest running events in Wales, today appointed Tash Smith as the director of customer experience. This appointment has created a female-heavy management structure for the company that began in 2013.

The women in the team of Front Runner Events also include Steph Hole and Emma Martin-Jewell.

Our very own Tash Smith appointed as Director of Customer Experience.
Our very own Tash Smith appointed as Director of Customer Experience.
07 March 2024

The family-run, small business, and event organisers to some of the biggest running events in Wales appoints Tash Smith as the director of customer experience. This appointment will create a female-heavy management structure to the company that employs a mixture of full and part-time staff.

GRAVELLS BECOMES THE OFFICIAL VEHICLE PARTNER TO FRONT RUNNER EVENTS
GRAVELLS BECOMES THE OFFICIAL VEHICLE PARTNER TO FRONT RUNNER EVENTS
19 February 2024

Front Runner Events, Wales’ largest family-owned, mass participation race organiser announces a 3-year partnership with Gravells, the leading vehicle dealership group for the region. The partnership will see the award-winning vehicle range at the Front Runner Event Series between 2024 to 2027.