St David's Day Run
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St David's Day Run : Bute Park, Cardiff (1 March 2026)
The St David's Day Run takes place at Coopers Field, Bute Park, Cardiff on 1 March 2026. Distances available:
- Half Marathon
- 10k
- 5k
- Kids 1.5k
A donation from every entry fee will be given to Cancer Research Wales and Kidney Wales. Entry fees and availability listed for the event are: Half Marathon £30 (300 places), 10k £25 (300 places), 5k £25 (200 places), Kids 1.5k £10 (100 places). Online entries close on 22 February 2026 unless the event sells out.
Course and event information
The course is on paths and is described as flat; road running shoes are recommended. The 5k is one lap, the 10k is two laps, and the half marathon is four laps plus an additional 1.1 km loop. The event uses chip-on-bib timing with split times provided for each lap and instant race results published online after the event. The route is wheelchair friendly and buggies are permitted; the course may be altered up to event day if necessary.
Race packs are collected on the day at registration; bag storage is next to the registration tents and toilets are at Coopers Field. There is no parking inside Bute Park; nearby city car parks and on-street parking should be used. Refund and transfer rules apply depending on how far ahead of the event the change is made. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.