Run 4 Wales expands portfolio with Always Aim High Events acquisition

Daniel Bevan - Senior Journalist

One leading Welsh mass participation events company has joined forces with another, with Run 4 Wales (R4W) announcing their acquisition of Always Aim High Events.

R4W’s portfolio of events includes the Cardiff Half Marathon and Newport Marathon Festival, with surpluses invested into grassroots sport and community projects through the Run 4 Wales Charitable Foundation.

Matt Newman, Chief Executive at R4W, said Always Aim High had built a “fantastic reputation” and ensured “local businesses and communities are supported.”

He said: “We’re so proud to welcome Always Aim High Events into the Run 4 Wales family, which will see us expand our reach right across the country, delivering Wales’s most iconic mass participation events from bases in Cardiff and now from the new Always Aim High Events office in Llanberis.

“Always Aim High Events have built a fantastic reputation for delivering high-quality events and the team has worked hard to make sure that participants are always at the forefront of event delivery, while also ensuring local businesses and communities are supported.

“This is a fantastic opportunity for us to integrate, share our knowledge across the sector and create a lasting impact right across Wales.”

Since starting in 2011, Always Aim High Events has established events including the Slateman, Snowman and Sandman triathlons and the Snowdonia Trail Marathon Eryri, utilising Wales’ natural beauty.

The company has also donated more than £250,000 to local charities and groups as a direct result of the event in their local areas.

It is hoped the new partnership will see an all-Wales impact, by putting on world-class events and helping to break down barriers to encourage more people into activity.

Nigel Kendrick, Co-Founder of Always Aim High Events, said: “This is an exciting opportunity for Always Aim High Events and the team here in Llanberis. It marks a major milestone for the business, giving it the platform to grow and thrive long into the future.

“This next chapter will also deliver a significant economic boost to the events sector here in North Wales.

“I am incredibly proud of everything Always Aim High Events has achieved over the past 15 years — from driving major economic benefits for Wales through our events to setting the standard for sustainable and responsible event management and extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone that has been part of our journey.

“I am excited to see the company continue to flourish under its new investors, Run 4 Wales.

Tim Lloyd, Co-Founder of Always Aim High Events, added: “Always Aim High Events has been my passion for well over 15 years — a passion project that grew into a thriving business, and I’ve enjoyed every minute of the journey.

“From the beginning, it’s been all about community, working alongside incredible people to bring world-class events to the stunning landscapes of North Wales. I’m delighted to continue supporting the business into the future.

“I’m genuinely excited to see Always Aim High Events flourish under Run 4 Wales — it’s a fantastic opportunity for the team, and I look forward to watching them go from strength to strength.”

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A leader in mass participations sporting events in Wales has joined forces with another as Run 4 Wales acquires Always Aim High Events.

Matt Newman, Chief Executive at Run 4 Wales, said: “We’re so proud to welcome Always Aim High Events into the Run 4 Wales family, which will see us expand our reach right across the country, delivering Wales’s most iconic mass participation events from bases in Cardiff and now from the new Always Aim High Events office in Llanberis.