April saw Tata Steel UK host the annual Richard Burton 10K presentation evening, celebrating the 42nd anniversary of the epic road race and celebrating all those great causes that were recipients of this year’s money raised.
Race organisers Shaun and Anna Tobin led proceedings, offering an insight into the history of the race and emphasising the importance of supporting the local community.
Shaun said: “2024 marked another fantastic event, with record numbers of runners and money raised. A massive thank you to all of our runners, supporters and race volunteers. A particular thanks goes to Tata Steel UK and Runtech for once again sponsoring the day.
“As always, every penny raised from the event will go back into the community and to local charities.
“I am incredibly proud of this event and the difference it makes. We’re already looking towards the 2025 race, entries for which are now open, and continuing to make a difference locally.”
Martin Brunnock, Director of Communications and Public Affairs at Tata Steel added: “The Richard Burton 10K is the highlight of Tata Steel UK’s community calendar.
“Evenings like this remind us all at Tata Steel why giving back to the community is such an important part of what we do. A big thank you to the Richard Burton 10K committee for all their efforts and to those good causes that make such a positive difference locally.”
This year’s race raised a massive £60,000 for good causes, ranging from Blood Bikers Wales and Port Talbot Panthers, to providing funding for seriously ill-children and their families.
In attendance on the evening was Richard Burton’s granddaughter, Charlotte. Speaking of the event and her families ties to the area, Charlotte said: “I am immensely proud of my Welsh roots and it’s a privilege to be here tonight to celebrate with such brilliant charities and good causes.
“Thank you all for coming out to celebrate and for everything you do to champion my grandfather’s hometown and his legacy.”
Entries for the 43rd Richard Burton 10K, taking place on Sunday 2nd November 2025, are now open.
This year’s race will mark the 100th birthday of Richard Burton, making it an event not to miss. For more information and to register for Wales’ most famous road race please visit: https://www.richardburton10k.co.uk/
About Tata Steel UK
- The Tata Steel Group has been named one of the most ethical companies in the world, and is among the top producing global steel companies with an annual crude steel capacity of 34 million tonnes.
Tata Steel in the UK has the ambition to produce net-zero steel by 2045 at the latest, and to have reduced 30% of its CO2 emissions by 2030. - In October 2024, Tata Steel ceased ironmaking at its Port Talbot site and temporarily paused steelmaking pending the construction of a 3.2Mtpa Electric Arc Furnace, due to be commissioned late in 2027 / early 2028. For that period, the business will import slab and hot rolled coil to support manufacturing and distribution operations at sites across Wales, England and Northern Ireland as well as Norway, Sweden, France, Germany and UAE. It also benefits from a network of sales offices around the world.
- Throughout 2024 Tata Steel UK has been undergoing a restructuring that will reduce the size of its workforce to around 5000 direct employees, supplying high-quality steel products to demanding markets, including construction and infrastructure, automotive, packaging and engineering.
- Tata Steel Group is one of the world's most geographically-diversified steel producers, with operations and a commercial presence across the world.
The group recorded a consolidated turnover of around US$27.7 billion in the financial year ending March 31, 2024.
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