Completing a mass participation race is a huge achievement. Follow these tips to cross the finish line safe, strong, and smiling. Advice from Dr Katy Guy, MBBCh, FRCEM, DFSEM (U.K.) Dip SEM, a Consultant in Emergency Medicine in Swansea and Medical Director of the Oysho Cardiff Half Marathon. Katy works with a variety of sports
Principality Building Society, has announced that it will continue to be the title sponsor of the Cardiff Half Marathon for another year. The sponsorship deal, which was first signed in 2023, will see the event remain as the Principality Cardiff Half Marathon until at least 2024. The Cardiff Half Marathon, which is organised by Run4Wales,
Generali Berlin Half Marathon, one of the most iconic and beloved half marathons in the world, will be joining the Principality Cardiff Half Marathon in the SuperHalfs series from next year. This will mean there will now be six prestigious races in the series, bringing even more runners from overseas to the Welsh capital. Previously,
Runners experienced something extra special at this year’s Principality Cardiff Half Marathon with the introduction of the first ever Principality Rainbow Roundabout. The colourful course addition proved popular with participants and provided a “welcome boost” in the final stretch as they made their way to the finish line. Powered by Principality Building Society and Pride
Following on from the buzz of the Principality Cardiff Half Marathon on Sunday, runners are being encouraged to pre-register their interest to next year’s event now. The date of the 21st edition of the Principality Cardiff Half has been announced and will take place on Sunday 6 October in 2024. Entries will open on Monday
Principality Building Society Cardiff Half Marathon Race Report Vincent Mutai and Mestawut Fikir clinched Principality Cardiff Half Marathon glory at the race’s 20th-anniversary celebration event. Mutai overcame course record holder and countryman Shadrack Kimining in humid conditions to take the title in 01:00:35 after a sprint finish down King Edward VII Avenue. The 28-year-old was
With crowds stretching along the entire route of The Principality Cardiff Half Marathon, the Welsh capital was certainly in the mood today to celebrate the event’s 20th anniversary. With 27,500 runners signed up to take part, it was a bumper edition of the race which started in 2003. Matt Newman, CEO of event organisers, Run
A battle of former winners is expected at the 20th edition of the Principality Cardiff Half Marathon on Sunday. Shadrack Kimining (59:27) returns to Cardiff, looking to chase the course record at the event where he made his international debut with victory back in 2016. His last trip to Cardiff came in 2019 where he
If you’re taking part in the Principality Cardiff Half Marathon on Sunday for the first time, here are some top tips to help you cross the finish line. James Thie has represented Wales and Great Britain in the 1500m many times and has competed at two Commonwealth Games. He coaches athletes who run the 400m
A man from Ystradgynlais will be attempting a Guinness World Record this week at the Principality Cardiff Half Marathon. Aled Hopkins, 22 – originally from Neath – is aiming to become the fastest person running a half marathon in full fencing gear. He says: “I don’t think it’s been done before but Guinness World Records
