St David's Day Run
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Event
Phoenix South Wales will hold NOT THE LONDON MARATHON in Cardiff Bay on Sunday 26 April 2026. The event is a timed, multi-distance event with a 7-hour overall time limit and a minimum distance of 3.28 miles. Entries listed include prices of £33.00 (affiliated) and £35.00 (unaffiliated), with a trial 'no medal' entry option at £20 that excludes a physical medal but includes event support, aid station access, same-day results and digital race items. Places are described as strictly limited.
Course and format
The route uses a measured out-and-back lap of 5.3 km (3.28 miles) along Cardiff Bay, starting and finishing at the Norwegian Church Arts Centre. Per lap elevation gain/loss is 23 m. The surface is entirely tarmac or pavement, with one very short section on a wooden boardwalk. Participants can complete multiple laps to reach distances such as:
- 5 km
- 10 km
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra
A flexible "rock up and run" format provides a one-hour start window and organisers will try to accommodate special start time requests depending on the distance entered. Virtual entrants may run the measured route and, if they have a London Marathon virtual bib, may wear it and have that bib number published in the event results.
Logistics
The stated meeting point is the Norwegian Church Arts Centre in Cardiff Bay. Recommended parking postcode is CF10 4PA at The Lock Keepers Cottage car park (24 hours). Harbour Drive parking is noted as limited to three hours. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
