Fun Run
Sat 30 Sep 2023 Cardiff, South Glamorgan, UK

Cardiff Half Marathon Weekend | Fun Run

A fun 2K race for all the family, with no pressure on setting fast times or running all the way around. Accompanying adults welcome! Part of the Cardiff Half Marathon weekend.

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  • Sat 30 Sep 2023
City Hall, Cardiff

Fun Run

11:45

£3-£10

All ages

  • 2 km road running

Overview

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.

Highlights

  • A World Athletics Elite Road Race

    The only half marathon in the UK to have this credential.

  • Part of the SuperHalfs series

    A prestigious global series of half marathons including Lisbon, Prague, Copenhagen and Valencia.

  • UK's second-largest half marathon

    Following the Great North Run, and attracting 27,500 runners.

  • Iconic landmarks, historic buildings and beautiful scenery

    Flat routes feature the castle, marina and the very exciting Cardiff Bay barrage!

  • Weekend festival for all

    Runners' Village, live music throughout and huge spectator support.

This event is part of Cardiff Half Marathon Weekend.

Event details

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

Families

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

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.

Location

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

Event HQ

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. 

Route

  • First aid
  • Flat
  • Marshals
  • Out and back
  • Traffic free

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.

Sustainability

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

With a socially responsible business model at the core, Run 4 Wales delivers ambitiously green, sustainable and low impact events.

Sustainability policy

  • Reduce plastic use including plastic-free goody bags
  • Minimise waste
  • Avoid unsustainable materials including medals made from recycled materials
  • Achieve 90% recycling rate
  • Carbon off-setting initiative
  • Educational and behavioural change in the office and at the events themselves
  • Encourage sustainable travel
  • Reduce litter in the local environment

What's included

  • Chip timing
  • Medal
  • T-shirt

Included

  • Chip timing
  • Medal
  • Finisher’s t-shirt

Please note that finishers t-shirts are only available for children. 

Entries

  • All ages
  • Entries open
  • Enter online
  • Race pack by post

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.]

2023 details and fees to be confirmed.

Entry fees

Junior entry fee

£10.00

Entry fee

£3.00

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