Cardiff Half Marathon

Saturday 5 October 2024

More than just 13.1 miles!

We kick off the running fever on Saturday morning with a full day of fun activities, entertainment and running for all ages and abilities. With smiling faces, fancy dress, and (fingers crossed) a bright blue sky, the Cardiff Half Junior will prove to be a thrilling start to the Principality Building Society Cardiff Half Marathon weekend.

The event is a part of R4W Next Gen; a re-imagined series of family events that aim to inspire a future generation of healthy, active adults.

The event offers a no-pressure, family-focused Fun Run, a Toddler Dash for those taking their first steps into physical activity and a Future Challengers race for talented young athletes and junior club runners looking for an accessible and competitive race.

So, dig out your best fancy dress, drag along the rest of your family and friends and enjoy the day. Expect a vibrant atmosphere and loads of support from the crowd.

Fun Run and Future Challengers race entry includes CHM Junior branded finishers medals and children’s t-shirts plus chip timing, meaning you can check out your official time after the race.

We encourage people to run for our charity partner NSPCC. If you choose to run for #TeamNSPCC, you’ll be running to rebuild the lives of children who have been abused in the UK. As a team, you’ll be preventing any more abuse and neglect.

Toddler Dash

Time: 10:30am

What’s Involved: A fun 50m dash aimed at children aged three and under

What’s Included: An adorable mini CHM Junior race number to wear on the day and commemorative finishers sticker

Price: A £2 donation to charity partner NSPCC

Future Challengers

Time: 11:00am (boys), 11:15am (girls)

What’s Involved: A 1-mile race for club athletes and competitive runners aged between 8-17 years looking to race

What’s Included: Chip timing, medal and finisher’s t-shirt. There will be awards for Under 11s, 13s, 15s and 17s*

Price: £10

Fun Run

Time: 11:45am

What’s Involved: A fun 2.4K race for all the family, with no pressure on setting fast times or running all the way around. Accompanying adults welcome! (and required to run with all children under 8)

What’s Included: Chip timing, medal and finisher’s t-shirt. Please note that finishers t-shirts are only available for children.

Accompanying Adults: Those who do not wish to receive a finishers medal or official finish time may purchase a cheaper ‘accompanying adult’ entry for just £3.

Price: £10

Drag Queen Story Hour UK

Time: 11:00am and 12:30pm

Where: Principality Building Society Event Village stand

What’s involved: Pride Cymru will bring some colour and excitement to the day with Drag Queen Story Hour UK. The amazing and talented Aida H Dee will be reading their own published stories in a fun and interactive show.

Sports Activities & Entertainment

Throughout the day there will be an exciting mix of come and try sports and family entertainment – so, even if those not taking part can get involved!

 

You must register by Sunday 15 September at midnight to guarantee a space and to receive a race pack (including running number) in the post ahead of the event. A limited number of entries will be available beyond that to pre-book for collection on the morning of the event, but are expected to sell out. We recommend booking early to avoid disappointment.

Registration closes on Sunday 29 September at midnight. Anyone registering after the 12 September will not receive a race pack in the post, and will need to collect their race bib from the Event Village on the morning of the race.

Please note, a small non-refundable admin fee is charged on top of race entry by ACTIVE, who manage our online registration system.


Route Maps


Event Programme

Click here to view the 2023 event programme. The 2024 programme will be updated in due course.


Junior Race FAQ’s

There is no set age limit for the Fun Run. However, any runners aged 8 or under must be accompanied by an adult at all times during the race. Accompanying adults must purchase their own race entry. Event organisers have the right to prevent any unaccompanied runners (who are under the required age) from running.

Adults who wish to accompany their children during the Fun Run (under 8s must be accompanied) but do not wish to receive finishers items or an official result can purchase a cheaper ‘accompanying adult’ entry for £3. Accompanying adults are not permitted in the Future Challengers race, where all participants must be aged 8 or over.

Yes, pushchairs and wheelchairs are allowed. Pushchairs are not permitted in the Future Challengers race where participants must be aged 8 or over.

The route starts and finishes in front of Cardiff City Hall (near College Road junction) and will take runners around Cardiff Civic Centre (Alexandra Gardens & North Road). The route equates to a distance of 2K.

Fancy dress is very much welcomed. However, it is important that costumes are in no way offensive.

Each runner will receive a race pack before the event if they have registered online. This will contain all relevant information regarding the race, as well as a race number.

The Fun Run welcomes participants of all fitness levels. In previous years some participants have preferred to walk the whole course, particularly if they are accompanied by children. The Future Challengers race is ideal for more competitive children or club athletes.

The Fun Run and Future Challengers races including chip timing. A chip is embedded in your race number and will measure how long it takes you to complete the race. Results will be available online after the race.

You must register online before Thursday 12 September in order to receive a race pack in the post prior to the event. A limited number of entries will be available beyond that to pre-book online for collection on the day.


Results

2023 Fun Run Results – Click Here

2023 Future Challengers Results (Girls) – Click Here

2023 Future Challengers Results (Boys) – Click Here

2022 October Fun Run Results – Click Here

2022 October Future Challengers Results – Click Here

2022 March Family Fun Run Results – Click Here

2022 March Future Challengers Results – Click Here

2019 Family Fun Run Results (Top 10) – Click Here

2018 Family Fun Run (Top 50) – Click Here

2017 Family Fun Run (Top 40) – Click Here


Future Challengers Awards

*Prizes are awarded in accordance to UK Athletics age categories.

  • Under 11 Boys and Girls (School Years 5 & 6) – Competitions for U11’s shall be confined to competitors who are aged 9 or 10 on 31st August prior to the commencement of the Competition Year.
  • Under 13 Boys and Girls (School Years 7 & 8) – Competitions for U13’s shall be confined to competitors who are aged 11 or 12 on 31st August prior to the commencement of the Competition Year.
  • Under 15 Boys and Girls (School Years 9 & 10 – Competitions for U15’s shall be confined to competitors who are aged 13 or 14 on 31st August prior to the commencement of the Competition Year.
  • Under 17 Boys and Girls (School Years 11 & 12) – Competitions for U17’s shall be confined to competitors who are aged 15 or 16 on 31st August prior to the commencement of the Competition Year.