Aberdare Race Against Hate

On Friday, September 27 we hosted our first ‘Race Against Hate’ event at Sobell Leisure Centre in Aberdare.

The event brought together around 100 primary schools from across Merthyr and Rhondda Cynon Taf to run in unity against hatred. It wasn’t just a run – it was an event that demonstrated the collective power of our communities.

Inspector Richard Gardiner said: “We were thrilled to have organised this inaugural ‘Race Against Hate’ event where local schools and the community came together and demonstrated their commitment to fighting hate.

“We welcomed around 1,000 children to the event along with teachers, parents, and family members.  The theme of ‘Race Against Hate’ was to educate and raise awareness around the treatment of everyone in our community regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, and disability.

“This event wasn’t just a series of races – it was an opportunity for those participating to run as an individual and community toward a future without hatred.”