Barry 40
The Barry 40 is the longest running annual ultramarathon in the UK. The 30th edition of the Annual Barry 40 Mile Track Race will be held at Jenner Park Stadium, Barry on Sunday 26 March 2016, starting at 10 am. The race will also incorporate the 27th Welsh Ultradistance Championships.
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Records
Many records have been set at the race as there are few races of this distance and 59 world best performances including two Greek National records set by George Dayantis in 2011. Seventy-seven-year-old Geoff Oliver also set new world bests at 30 miles and 50 km in the M75-79 age group in 2011 bringing his total to five world bests set at the Barry 40 mile race.
Course Records
- Women - Carolyn Hunter-Rowe - 4:26:43 1993
- Men - Simon Pride - 3:53:55 1999
Hosts
The race was first held in 1986 and is organised by Les Croupiers Running Club, one of the largest running clubs in Wales.
Venue
Jenner Park is a six-laned 400 meter synthetic track encircling the football pitch where Barry Town play. Originally a cinder track, it was upgraded to synthetic in 1987.
