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Thanks to a record-breaking turnout at the Caerphilly 10k, runners have helped raise more than £800 for homelessness charity Llamau.

The donations, which were made by entrants who opted to support the Caerphilly-based charity, will directly fund frontline care, including 140 essential toiletry packs, 52 learning materials packs, 34 ‘You and Me, Mum’ sessions, 28 counselling sessions, and nine days of 24-hour supported housing.

There were a record number of runners at the race, which passed through Caerphilly town centre in May, with both the 10k and 2k selling out ahead of time.

Cllr Chris Morgan, Caerphilly Council’s cabinet member for leisure, said: “It’s inspiring to see how our flagship running event can make such a meaningful difference.

“These funds will go a long way in helping Llamau continue their incredible work supporting some of the most vulnerable members of our community.”

The Caerphilly 10k returns on Sunday May 10 2026, and participants can once again choose to support Llamau when registering online.