Sun 5 Oct 2025 Cardiff, South Glamorgan, UK Entries closed

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!

  • Sun 5 Oct 2025
  • Entries closed
Cardiff Castle, Cardiff
Oysho Cardiff Half

10:00

Age 17 & over

FREE-£45

  • 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

£360
Aled J.

Aled J.

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£295
Katharine Q.

Katharine Q.

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£139
Steve K.

Steve K.

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£75
£65
31h 32m
Tegan G.

Tegan G.

21 year old from south wales, on a fitness and weight loss journey, setting myself goals to one day run a marathon 🫢🏻

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Lucy C.

Lucy C.

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Jemma L.

Jemma L.

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Ulan H.

Ulan H.

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Samantha A.

Samantha A.

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Georgia S.

Georgia S.

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Jerome A.

Jerome A.

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Vivi R.

Vivi R.

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Event details

  • Event village
  • Families
  • Fancy dress
  • Spectators
  • Traders at event
  • Wheelchair users

Location

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

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

Sustainability

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

What's included

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

Do it for charity

Looking to do this event for charity? Charity entry options are explained on the Cardiff Half Marathon charity places for 2025 page.

Disability

Mencap

Helping people with a learning disability to live their lives as they choose.

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

Get a place from the charity.

Sign up
£15

Fundraise
£200

Older people

Independent Age

Advice and support for older age.

  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Pro training advice
  • Training guide
  • Dedicated contact
  • Exclusive social group
  • Certificate
Charity place

Get a place from the charity.

Sign up
£20

Fundraise
£250

Cancer

The Childhood Eye Cancer Trust

Offering support, advice and information to UK families affected by retinoblastoma.

  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Training guide
  • Dedicated contact
Charity place

Get a place from the charity.

Sign up
£25

Fundraise
£350

Entries

  • Age 17 & over
  • 27500 places
  • Entries closed
  • Charity entries closed
  • Charity places
  • Enter online
  • Event merch available
  • Race pack by post
  • Series discount
4 steps to wellbeing
Sleep well

A good night's sleep is an essential foundation for a healthy lifestyle, effective training and weight control.

Train slow

Low-intensity training is easier for you, reduces the risk of injury and helps builds an efficient aerobic system.

Eat natural

Cut out sugar & junk food, reduce carbs, eat natural foods and train your body to burn fat for fuel.

Get outdoors

Fresh air, natural light and reconnecting with nature all help to improve mental and physical wellbeing.