Cardiff Half Marathon

St John Cymru Fundraisers Keeping Cardiff Half Runners Safe

Since 1918 St John Cymru have been working to provide first aid treatment to Cardiffians and people across Wales, and they will continue to do so at this year’s Cardiff University/Cardiff Half Marathon. They’re calling for runners to fundraise for St John Cymru and help them to continue to be there for the people of

Howzat for a challenge!

Rob Cross is hoping to hit the Cardiff University/Cardiff Half Marathon for six when he takes on the 13.1 miles in full cricket gear. The 23-year-old will don his whites and pick up his bat on Sunday 7 October as part of a gruelling challenge to complete 18 half marathons in all 18 cricket playing

Quadruple bypass can’t stop Roshan running

Roshan Khan will complete the Cardiff University/Cardiff Half Marathon less than a year on from undergoing a quadruple heart bypass, all in the name of Cardiff & Vale Health Charity. The journey that led Roshan to take on the iconic 13.1 mile course began following the loss of his wife to breast cancer in 2015.

Commonwealth Nations revealed on 60 year anniversary

It has been 60 years since Wales welcomed the world to the 1958 Empire Games. To celebrate, the Cardiff University/Cardiff Half Marathon can reveal a host of expected nations ready to create more history at the inaugural Commonwealth Half marathon Championships. The brand-new competition will welcome elite athletes from across the globe, who will lead

Get Cardiff Half ready in 12 weeks with Lucozade Sport

The 15th-anniversary edition of the Cardiff University/Cardiff Half Marathon is now just 12 weeks away, with race day fast approaching on Sunday 7th October 2018. If you’ve not started your training, there’s no need to fear – we’ve teamed up with Lucozade Sport to help you get race fit with their exclusive 12-week Made to

The Complete Guide To Summer Training

Being in October, the Cardiff Half requires a challenging summer training schedule. We know that’s not always easy, especially if you’re new to running and are taking on your first half marathon. To help you along the way, whether your experienced or a first-timer, we’ve come up with a guide to train effectively in the

Cancer Research UK Runner Spurred On By Best Friend’s Legacy

Keith Hayward will ensure his best friend’s legacy lives on 30 years after his death by running for Cancer Research UK at this year’s sold-out Cardiff University/Cardiff Half Marathon. Keith and David bonded over their shared passion for sport and became inseparable through their teenage years. Their friendship continued into adult life, before a routine

SYTNER CARDIFF MINI & BMW Drives World Class Events

Sytner Cardiff MINI & BMW will again be in the driving seat at Run 4 Wales’ series of world class mass-participation events. The Cardiff dealership group has continued to support Run 4 Wales as official vehicle partner for another year as around 50,000 competitors gear up to take on VELOTHON Wales, the Cardiff University/Cardiff Half

Cardiff Half Marathon SOLD OUT in record time

The Cardiff University/Cardiff Half Marathon has sold out in record time as running fever takes hold in Wales. Entries flew out after thousands of runners created history at the inaugural ABP Newport Wales Marathon and 10K on Sunday. Both the male and female winners of the 26.2 mile race smashed their personal bests, before the

Innovative Healthspan Partnership for Wales’ Leading Road Races

Run 4 Wales is delighted to announce an innovative partnership with Healthspan, the UK’s leading direct vitamin and supplement supplier, to improve the health and wellbeing of people across Wales. The wellbeing experts have joined forces with the team behind Wales’ largest mass-participation running and cycling events to promote healthier lifestyles in every corner of