Cardiff Half Marathon

SUPERHALFS: Super cities of Lisbon, Prague, Copenhagen, Cardiff and Valencia form new half marathon series

The Cardiff University/Cardiff Half Marathon has partnered with four of the world’s leading half marathons to create the new SuperHalfs international running series. The innovative series will bring five of the world’s most beautiful races under the same banner with the aim of promoting running, tourism and environmental sustainability in each of the member cities.

New sustainability pledge at heart of Cardiff Half

The Cardiff University/Cardiff Half Marathon has launched a new Green Action Plan to ensure sustainability is at the heart of the race. Event organisers Run 4 Wales alongside title partner Cardiff University are committed to minimising the environmental impact of Wales’ largest mass-participation event by delivering on this ambitious green plan. By utilising Cardiff University

Helen battling back against secondary breast cancer

Helen Hay is determined to send a statement to secondary breast cancer by battling through the 13.1 miles of the Cardiff University/Cardiff Half Marathon. In the latest feature of our #WhyWeRun campaign, we shine a spotlight on the inspiring story of Bridgend mum Helen, who will take on Wales’ largest mass participation event less than

Tinker Bell to make an appearance at Cardiff Half

Sarah Dooey will sprinkle some pixie dust on the Cardiff University/Cardiff Half Marathon when she runs the iconic 13.1 mile course dressed as Tinker Bell in support of NSPCC Cymru. The pharmacist turned primary school teacher will don the green dress and wings worn by the feisty Disney character to help the nation’s leading children’s

Triathlon star Jenkins to run the Diff five months after second child

Most mothers will spend every waking hour doting over their new child three months after giving birth. But double world triathlon champion Helen Jenkins is finding the time to ramp up her training for this year’s Cardiff University/Cardiff Half Marathon. The Welsh Olympian from Bridgend and her husband Marc welcomed Max Edward Jenkins into the

Cheers To That! Brains Brewery Celebrating 50 Days To Go With Free Giveaway

Training for the Cardiff University/Cardiff Half Marathon can be thirsty work, but Brains Brewery are coming to the rescue. Cardiff-based brewery and Event Supporters Brains Brewery will be offering one lucky runner the chance to win 50 free bottles of beer to mark the 50-day countdown until 25,000 participants race through the streets of the

#WhyWeRun up and running with Run Wales 100

Welsh television personality Lowri Morgan and Women’s Health editor Claire Sanderson have teamed up to kickstart the Cardiff University/Cardiff Half Marathon’s #WhyWeRun campaign. A determined group of 100 new female runners were brought together at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff to take on their first official training run last weekend. The novice runners have been given

Jungle themed fun for Cardiff University Festival of Running

The heart of the Welsh capital will be transformed into a jungle kingdom for the Cardiff University/Cardiff Half Marathon Festival of Running. Young cubs will get the opportunity to take their first steps at Wales’ largest mass-participation event on Saturday 5 October. Young runners and their families are being encouraged to dig out their best

Cardiff Audi steering massive running events

Cardiff Audi will be the front-runner at two of Wales’ largest running events after agreeing to become official vehicle partner to the Cardiff University/Cardiff Half Marathon and ABP Barry Island 10K. The Cardiff Gate Audi Centre will provide the lead vehicles to the upcoming events at two iconic South Wales locations. A brand new Audi

Team Scrambled Legs cooking up a storm at Cardiff Half

A sea of green will race through the streets of the Welsh capital at the Cardiff University/Cardiff Half Marathon to raise vital funds for NSPCC Cymru/Wales. Among the groups of runners supporting the event’s Lead Charity Partner will be Team Scrambled Legs, led by Fundraising Assistant Lisa Copner. The 14 runners of varying abilities have