Sun 4 Oct 2026 Cardiff, South Glamorgan, UK

Oysho Cardiff Half

An iconic road race around Wales' capital offering a flat course from the castle to the marina and over the Cardiff Bay barrage!

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  • Sun 4 Oct 2026
Cardiff Castle, Cardiff
Oysho Cardiff Half

10:00

Age 17 & over

£58

  • 13.1 miles road running + 81 m ascent

Event overview

Recognised by World Athletics as one of the best half marathons in the world!

Event community

Event details

  • Event village
  • Families
  • Fancy dress
  • Spectators
  • Traders at event
  • Venue accessible

Route

  • Cut off time
  • Distance markers
  • Entertainment
  • First aid
  • Flat
  • Marshals
  • No headphones
  • Out and back
  • PB
  • Sweeper
  • Toilets
  • Traffic free
  • Water stations
  • GPX available

Location

  • Bar
  • Cafe
  • Changing facilities
  • Coast
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Paid parking
  • Secure bag storage
  • Showers
  • Toilets
  • Urban

What's included

  • Cash prizes
  • Chip timing
  • Eco goody bag
  • Eco medal
  • Event app
  • Technical t-shirt
  • Training plan
  • Vouchers

Sustainability

  • Carbon offset
  • Public transport links
  • Recycling
  • Sustainability policy

Do it for charity

Looking to do this event for charity? Charity entry options are explained on the Cardiff Half Marathon charity places for 2026 page.

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HEART UK

The only charity in the UK to support people with high cholesterol.

  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact

Sign up
£60

Fundraise
£250

Animals

Cats Protection

For a world where every cat is treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs.

  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Training guide
  • Dedicated contact
  • Exclusive social group

Sign up
£25

Fundraise
£300

How to enter

  • Age 17 & over
  • 27500 places
  • Entries open
  • Charity places
  • Enter online
  • Event merch available
  • Race pack by post
  • Series discount
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