Make your mark for charity at the Cardiff Half
Pounds mean prizes for those who make their mark by fundraising for charity at this year’s Cardiff Half Marathon.
With just under eight months to go until race day on Sunday 4th October, participants who have signed up to run for charity are now being encouraged to start their fundraising and raise as much as they can for their chosen cause.
Those who manage to raise £200 or more during Cardiff Half’s Charity Week (Monday 9th- Sunday 15th February) will also be automatically entered into a prize draw to win the ultimate race day experience.
The prize includes:
- A hotel stay for two in Cardiff on Saturday 3rd October
- Finish line hospitality pass for two, for you and an accompanying spectator to enjoy a range of refreshments and the best view of the finish line
- A £30 Wagamama voucher to enjoy a post-race meal
Fundraising must take place via the Enthuse fundraising platform in order for runners to be entered into the competition. The winner will be drawn at random and announced shortly after Charity Week.
Charity Week is an important milestone in the Cardiff Half calendar and the Make Your Mark campaign aims to highlight the importance of the need for people to fundraise when taking up a charity spot in the race.
The money raised by runners at the Cardiff Half Marathon helps fund essential research, critical services and builds awareness that makes a significant difference to a whole host of good causes.
For those whose circumstances have changed or can no longer take part due to injury or illness, it’s really important they contact their charity to let them know, as they’re able to return their space to their charity to allow it to be allocated to another fundraiser.
Annabelle Mason, Head of Partnerships at Run 4 Wales, said: “Charity fundraising is a huge part of the Cardiff Half Marathon with over £4 million raised each year.
“Charities rely heavily on donations to ensure they’re able to fund their important work, which is why it’s so important their spaces are used as intended as it can make a real difference.
“We’re excited to help give a boost of extra motivation to kickstart many runners’ fundraising pages with our Charity Week competition and look forward to seeing all of our charities, and their supporters, in October.”
