The countdown has started for the 30^th annual Carmarthen Mayors Fun Run.

And the landmark event will see one of the biggest changes in the races long history.

It is being moved from the Easter weekend to the May Day Bank Holiday on Monday, May 2.

The race is one of the highlights of the year in Carmarthen, Town Mayor Councillor Alan Speake said this week.

I would urge everyone, young and old, to consider taking part and making the event a great fun occasion for Carmarthen town.

Race organiser Noelwyn Daniel urged fun run competitors to make a note of the new race date in their diary.

It is a departure from the past, but we felt that moving the event would give more people a chance to take part in the event and we might even be guaranteed better weather in May!

Mr Daniel said: The event is recognised as a great occasion in Carmarthen. So, if you want to get into shape over the winter months ready for the big race day, then now is the time to start.

The next fun run will be the 30^th, so we are expecting a bumper crowd of spectators, more runners and a very special landmark occasion.

Entry forms will be published in the Carmarthen Journal in the new year.

Mr Daniel said other changes to the race format would be announced over the next few weeks.

The 2010 races raised cash for four Carmarthen charities and organisations - 500 each for Awaydays, Womens Refuge, Bi-Polar Organisation and Towy Salmon Swimming Club.

Details of the 2011 charities will be released in the next few weeks.