THE Cambrian News has got more than £6,000 to distribute to local charities and groups – the proceeds of the popular 2016 Aberystwyth 10k Race

Applications are invited for a share of the £6,268.31 raised by the Cambrian News Aberystwyth 10k Race, held at the beginning of December.

The race, for which the Cambrian News is main sponsor, and which is organised by Aberystwyth Athletics Club and Carl Williams, raises thousands of pounds for local charities each year.

The 2016 race raised a record sum from entry fees alone – and local charities and other local groups and organisations now have the opportunity to bid for a slice of that money.

Thousands of pounds of sponsorship was also raised by runners, who will be donating their money direct to the charities of their choice.

Last year’s race, which took place on 11 December, was hailed a huge success, with around 600 runners taking part.

Runners young and old, from all over the country, pounded along the promenade to the finish line near the bandstand.

• To apply for a share of the proceeds, email Bev Thomas at the Cambrian News at [email protected] or write to Bev (10k charity pot), Cambrian News, 7 Aberystwyth Science Park, Aberystwyth SY23 3AH. The closing date for applications is 17 February.

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