SATURDAY 5TH OCTOBER, CARDIFF CITY HALL

An entire day of athletic entertainment to get you and your family’s heart racing.

Information for Saturday 5th October:

  • Both races will start outside Cardiff City Hall. Times of each race can be found below!
  • Your race number will confirm which race you are taking part in – be it Family Fun Run or Toddler Dash
  • Please complete the contact and medical information on the back of your number before pinning it to your front
  • If you are taking part in the Family Fun Run, please head to the white (fast club runners), Green (joggers) or Yellow (walkers and buggies) flags to the left of the start gantry to gain access to the start pens – they will open at 11:35am. Toddler Dash entrants should assemble near the Museum
  • A limited number of on-the-day entries will be available from our Event Information tent on City Hall Lawns from 10am. Please arrive early to avoid potential queues
  • Our Event Village will be offering street food, entertainment, face painting, come and try sports activities and a Boulders climbing wall. The village will be open from 10am-2pm

The Cardiff University/Cardiff Half Marathon is more than just 13 miles on a Sunday morning! We kick off the running fever on Saturday morning with a full day of fun activities, entertainment and running for all ages and abilities to take part in.

This year, we’re going wild with a safari-style JUNGLE themed Festival of Running – so get your best fancy dress ready as we prepare to transform Cardiff City Centre into a lush, tropical green forest!

With smiling faces, fancy dress, and (fingers crossed) a bright blue sky, the Cardiff University Festival of Running will once again prove to be a thrilling start to the Cardiff University/Cardiff Half Marathon weekend.

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.

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY FAMILY FUN RUN

Time: 11:45am

Price: £9 for individuals, £30 for a group of 4

Distance: 2.4km

Route: 2 laps around the Cardiff Civic Centre, starting outside Cardiff City Hall

Get the whole family involved in the Cardiff University/Cardiff Half Marathon race weekend by signing up to the Cardiff University, Family Fun Run on Saturday 5th October.

Perfectly suited to all ages and abilities, the 2.4km route loops twice around Cardiff’s Civic Centre, Alexandria Gardens and North Road.

There’s no pressure to record fast times or even run all the way round. Instead, dig out your best fancy dress, drag along the rest of your family and friends and enjoy the experience. There’ll be plenty to keep you going all the way round and with a vibrant atmosphere and loads of support from the crowd, you’ll be round the course in no time with a big beaming smile across your face. On completion of the race, each participant will receive a commemorative t-shirt and medal.

There are no age limits for the race, but children under eight must be accompanied by an adult, and unaccompanied children must be brought to the start and met at the fun run exit. A race pack will be sent to you in the post.

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

You must register by 19th September in order to receive a race pack in the post. If you register after this date, you will need to collect a pack from the Event Info Hub on the morning of the race (a limited number of collection packs will be available, so register early to avoid disappointment). 

FUN RUN FAQS

Q. Is there an age limit?

A. There is no set age limit for the Family 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.

Q. Are pushchairs allowed on the course?

A. Yes, for this particular race pushchairs are allowed.

Q. Are there more details about the Fun Run route?

A. 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 2.4km. Finishers will receive a commemorative t-shirt and medal for their efforts.

Q. Are runners allowed to wear fancy dress?

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

Q. What is a race pack?

A. Each runner will receive a Fun Run 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.

Q. How fit do you have to be to complete the course?

A. The Family 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.

TODDLER DASH

Time: 11:15am

Price: A £2 donation to charity partner NSPCC

A fun 50m dash in front of Cardiff’s City Hall, aimed at children aged three and under.

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

You must register by 19th September in order to receive a race pack in the post. If you register after this date, you will need to collect a pack from the Event Info Hub on the morning of the race (a limited number of collection packs will be available, so register early to avoid disappointment). 

MASCOT RACE

Time: 11:00am

Come and cheer on your favourite mascot as they compete for the ultimate prize in the 100m Mascot race. Last year’s race saw a hugely competitive field lineup on the start line, and this year many will be back to compete again alongside some other hotly tipped mascots.

COME AND TRY SPORTS ACTIVITIES

Time: 10am – 2pm

If you and your family still have energy to burn, throughout the day you’ll also find a host of Come and Try sports activities to take part in. Provided by Welsh Athletics and Sport Cardiff, you’ll find all sorts of sports to take part in and have a go at on the City Hall lawns. Come along for free on the day and explore everything on offer.

MUSIC, FACE PAINTING, FOOD AND ENTERTAINMENT

Time: 10am – 2pm

Throughout the day there will be an exciting mix of live music, food and street entertainment to dive in to and keep everyone entertained. So, even if you’re not taking part in any of the events, there will be plenty to see and do.