Cardiff Half Marathon
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About the race
The Cardiff Half Marathon is an annual road running event in Cardiff, the capital of Wales, scheduled for 4 October 2026. The route is described as a flat, scenic circuit around the city with predominantly fast roads and planned course entertainment and spectator sections. A news update for 2026 notes that more than 29,000 participants had signed up for the event. The programme includes the main half marathon and associated junior races, plus entry options that cover charity places, business challenge places, international and elite entries, and disability-accessible entry categories.
The event also lists volunteering roles and community group involvement as part of race-day activity. On-site facilities and services mentioned for participants and visitors include an event village and food quarter, race pack collection, live tracking and streaming, travel and parking information, and results publication. Training resources, hydration and nutrition guidance, and medical and safety advice are available through the event’s preparation materials. Lead and associate charity partners are named among event partners, and several commercial and civic partners are listed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
