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FREE-£30
Age 17 & over
Recognised by World Athletics as one of the best half marathons in the world and a member of the global SuperHalfs series, Cardiff Half is now one of Europe’s most prestigious half marathons attracting 27,500 runners of all abilities alongside world-class athletes. Starting at the castle, the half marathon route takes in city landmarks before crossing the barrage and heading to Cardiff Bay on a mostly flat course.
The only half marathon in the UK to have this credential.
A prestigious global series of half marathons including Lisbon, Prague, Copenhagen and Valencia.
Following the Great North Run, and attracting 27,500 runners.
Flat routes feature the castle, marina and the very exciting Cardiff Bay barrage!
Runners' Village, live music throughout and huge spectator support.
This event is part of Cardiff Half Marathon Weekend.
The event offers a full weekend of activities, with a host of family-friendly activities at Saturday’s Cardiff Half Junior preceding Sunday’s half marathon.
Event Village on City Hall Lawns is the perfect place to meet fellow runners, say good luck to loved ones, leave baggage safely stowed in the baggage tents and make your way to the start line before the race. It’s also the perfect place to to relax at the end of the race and reunite with friends and supporters.
Relax, recuperate and celebrate your success with a well deserved post-race massage.
Once you’ve had your soothing massage and you’re feeling a little livelier, you can also enjoy the best of our live music stage and entertainment programme.
Win accessories and prizes, browse Official race merchandise or check out footwear and accessories from HOKA, and for any queries about the race, the Event Information Desk is there to help.
Get involved with a number of interactive come and try sports or visit one of our sponsors and charities who will be showcasing their products, services and causes.
Cardiff Castle
Castle Street
Cardiff
South Glamorgan
CF10 3RB
UK
Tuck into some tasty street food or kick back with a well deserved celebratory drink – with a wide choice of vendors to choose from.
The race starts outside Cardiff Castle on Castle Street. The race will finish on King Edward VII Avenue. The event village is at City Hall Lawn outside Cardiff’s City Hall.
With a socially responsible business model at the core, Run 4 Wales delivers ambitiously green, sustainable and low impact events.
Every year thousands of runners take part in this event and fundraise for charity. While this is hugely beneficial to the charities it gives the runner advantages too, from supporting a cause that is close to your heart to securing a place in this highly sought-after event and much more.
Committing to raising money for charity gives you motivation to get outside and run, plus all of these extras which will elevate your event experience:
Charities know that raising money is all part of the challenge, which is why they provide advice, branded materials and a personalised online fundraising page to help the donations roll in. Think videos for social media, branded imagery and testimonials from previous runners.
Whether this is your first run or your fifth, you'll need to train for it! You'll receive an in-depth training plan with guidance, plus many charities have access to expert coaches and elite runners too, who can provide exclusive tips for your race preparation. Experts include Runningwithus, Full Potential and Olympic champs.
When you show up on the day, people need to be able to see clearly that you're supporting a charity. Most charities will give you a branded and personalised t-shirt or vest to run in on the big day, and often a training top too.
When you're partway through your run and your energy is flagging, what you need is a boost from cheering spectators to keep you moving. Many charities set up a cheer station along the route, keeping an eye out for you to send up a huge cheer as you run past!
Refreshments and an indulgent post-race sports massage are often provided by charities for their runners. This is the perfect way to recover alongside other people who have run for that cause.
You won't be the only person running for that charity, so it's well worth meeting other runners through the charity's invite-only social media pages! You can organise to meet up for training runs, chat with the charity's expert coaches and share tips and stories with each other to keep the motivation levels running high.
Charities buy places in this event, then give them to runners who agree to raise money for the charity – these are called charity places. Charity places are a great way to support a good cause and get a place in the event, especially if general entries are closed.
Running a half marathon and charity fundraising go hand-in-hand - which charity will you run for?
These charities have places in the event. To secure your place, select a charity, complete the form and follow the instructions.
Barnardo's founded the Cardiff Half Marathon 20 years ago - join their special 20th Anniversary team for just £10 and get your VIP invite to their exclusive post-race party!
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£10
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£200
Join Team Mind in one of the world's best half marathons and join the fight for better mental health! Wear your Mind running vest with pride and enjoy a fantastic support package.
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£10
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£250
Supporting those affected by mental illness to change mental health for good.
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£25
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£250
Here for the cure; working with urgency to find new treatments to slow, stop and reverse Parkinson’s.
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£30
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£400
CAFOD is there, wherever the need is greatest to ensure that no one is beyond reach.
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£20
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£400
For a world where every cat is treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs.
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£10
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£250
Providing care and support to those affected by the painful genetic skin condition Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), which could affect any one of us.
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£10.40
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£250
Raise awareness, fund research and save lives.
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£5
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£200
Funding research to stop prostate cancer killing men.
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£20
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£200
Wheelchairs, equipment and services to empower young wheelchair users.
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£25
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£300
Working to end serious alcohol harm in the UK.
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FREE
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£350
Reducing the number of baby deaths.
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£15
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£300
Every day three people in the UK are paralysed due to spinal cord injury.
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£25
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£300
Rebuilding lives after stroke.
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£10
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£250
Advice and support for older age.
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£20
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£250
Breaking down the barriers faced by people with sight loss.
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£25
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£250
Providing specialist dementia support for families through their Admiral Nurse service.
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£25
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£200
Helping people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are.
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£10
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£300
The only UK charity that reunites missing children and adults with their loved ones.
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£300
Helping people with a learning disability to live their lives as they choose.
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£20
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£200
Creating life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
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£26
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£250
Global conservation work to ensure people and nature both thrive.
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£25
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£250
For a world free from the effects of MS.
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£30
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£200
Every childhood is worth fighting for.
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£10
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£300
No one should have to face cancer alone.
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£25
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£250
Working and campaigning to achieve equality for all LGBTQ+ people.
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£300
Where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and the respect they deserve.
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£80
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£300
Find a cure and improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson’s.
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£20
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£250
Coronary heart disease is the UK's single biggest killer but the BHF is leading the fight against it.
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£10
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£250
Providing nurses and support to help seriously ill children in the UK.
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£250
Funding pioneering medical research into the prevention, treatment and cure of heart disease.
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£10
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£200
Making dreams come true to bring joy to seriously ill children.
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£25
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£200
Dedicated to creating a world without barriers for deaf children.
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£20
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£200
Running rehoming centres to save over 16,000 abandoned dogs annually.
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£25
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£250
Providing information and support to sufferers of this incurable disease which could affect anyone of any age.
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£250
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Charity places are available from free + sponsorship pledge.
If you are interested in taking on the SuperHalfs Series and entering multiple events in Lisbon, Prague, Copenhagen, Valencia and Cardiff, you may be eligible for a series discount.
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