Question 1

What does 'Welsh Athletics permitted' mean?

Accepted Answer

A Welsh Athletics permit means the race has been formally sanctioned by the national governing body for athletics in Wales. The organiser agrees to national rules on course measurement, safety, insurance and race conduct, and the event is eligible for national rankings.

Question 2

Are Welsh Athletics permits recognised outside Wales?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Welsh Athletics, England Athletics, Scottish Athletics and Athletics Northern Ireland all operate under UK Athletics, and their permits are treated equivalently. Results from permitted road and track races feed the same Power of 10 rankings regardless of which home nation issued the permit.

Question 3

Do I need to be a club member to enter?

Accepted Answer

No. Most permitted races accept unaffiliated runners, though affiliated (club) members often pay a few pounds less, because part of the unaffiliated fee goes back to the governing body.

Question 4

Where do results appear?

Accepted Answer

Results from permitted road and track races are uploaded to Power of 10 (thepowerof10.info), where they contribute to your ranking and personal best history.

Welsh Athletics Permitted Races 2026

Upcoming Welsh Athletics permitted races

Cardiff Taff Trail Half Marathon 2026

Richard Burton 10k 2026 including the Welsh 10km Road Race Championship

Festive 10k 2026

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