Cardiff Half Marathon
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Cardiff Half Marathon
The Cardiff Half Marathon is organised by Run 4 Wales and is scheduled for 04 October 2026. The event is a member of the SuperHalfs series and has been awarded an Elite Race Label by World Athletics. It is described as the UK’s second largest half marathon and Wales’ largest mass participation and multi-charity fundraising event.
Course and participation
The race uses a flat, fast course that passes several city landmarks, including Cardiff Castle, the Principality Stadium, the Civic Centre and Cardiff Bay. Over 27,500 people register for the event each year. The programme includes elite races for men, women and wheelchair athletes alongside mass-participation fields made up of first-time runners, charity fundraisers and world-class athletes. Thousands of spectators are reported to line parts of the route.
Event partners and sponsors mentioned include Oysho, ABP, Brecon Water, Cardiff University, Highfive and the NSPCC. Race media from recent editions and a gallery of event photos are maintained by the organiser. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
