Press releases

Thousands to run the capital for charity - event volunteers needed

11,000 people-the maximum number and the highest ever-will pound the streets of Cardiff on Sunday 18th October 2009. Race organisers Barnardo’s have witnessed an unprecedented rush to take part in the event this year.

‘Forrest Gump’ teacher runs for Barnardo’s

Hitting her milestone 40th birthday was a great motivator for Neath Port Talbot teacher Rae Lewis who is gearing up to run a Half Marathon event for Barnardo’s.

Cardiff calls! Charities can cash in on Cardiff Half Marathon

Barnardo’s is offering charities the chance to cash in on the Cardiff Half Marathon event by promoting the event to their supporters.

Thousands do the leg work in major Welsh road race

Almost 8,000 runners will hit the streets of Cardiff on Sunday 19 October, as they take part in the 6th annual Cardiff Half Marathon, organised by Barnardo’s Cymru.

School teacher hopes to be a class act and teach husband a lesson at Cardiff Half Marathon

There will be some “hot competition” between Melissa Downton and husband Jamie when they run the Cardiff Half Marathon on behalf of children’s charity Barnardo’s Cymru.

Newport Police Officer is no PC Plod as he trains for Cardiff half Marathon

A Gwent police officer will patrol the streets of Newport and Cardiff at pace over the next few months as he steps up his training for the 6th Barnardo’s Half-Marathon on Sunday 19 October.

Pharmacist concocts prescription for Marathon success - hard work!

A Pharmacist from Singleton hospital, Swansea, will take to the streets of Cardiff this October to raise money on behalf of Barnardo’s Cymru at the 6th Barnardo’s Cardiff Half Marathon.

Stress-busting run for retired senior Civil Servant

A retired senior Civil Servant will be flying the flag for Barnardo’s Cymru at the Cardiff Half Marathon event which takes place on Sunday 19 October.

Finance officer makes it count as he pounds the streets for charity

A Barnardo’s Cymru finance officer is putting running into the equation, as he trains for his second Cardiff Half Marathon in aid of Barnardo’s.