Swansea Half Marathon
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Swansea Half Marathon
The Swansea Half Marathon is a coastal road race held in Swansea, scheduled for 7 June 2026. The route runs from the city centre toward the seaside village of Mumbles and returns, with roughly five miles of coastline along Swansea Bay and views across the bay from much of the course.
The course is broadly flat, with an elevation gain of 36 metres. Roads are fully closed for the event. Key landmarks on the route include Swansea Arena, Brangwyn Hall, Swansea Castle and Swansea Museum. Aid stations provide Brecon Carreg water approximately every three miles. The event offers entertainment zones and is designed to be spectator friendly.
The race holds UKA licence status and is AIMS certified. Facilities and services listed for participants include wheelchair accessibility, pacers across a range of target times, training plans, and a bespoke medal made from 100% recycled zinc. Organisers also run related races on the same weekend, including shorter community events.
Race logistics and additional event options referenced by the organiser include:
- Swansea Half Marathon
- Front Runner 5 Miler
- Freedom Family Fun Run
Entries for the 2026 event are indicated as closed. The organiser publishes race guides, route information, results and photos, and highlights community and sustainability initiatives connected with the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
