- Sat 6 Jun 2026
10:00
Age 11 & over
£25-£28
- 5 km road running
Event overview
Be part of Cardiff's summer run in Bute Park!
Earn yourself a stunning medal, receive loads of great goodies, support, smiles and enjoy being part of this superb event.
Every entrant receives full race chip timing, a superb high-quality medal to add to your collection, drinks and refreshments on the day and discount offers too!
Highlights
- Choose from 5K, 10K or Half Marathon distances
- Flat, fast course through the beautiful surroundings of Bute Park
- Ideal for beginners, improvers and PB chasers
- Chip-timed with instant online results
- Finisher medal for every runner
- Friendly, supportive atmosphere with on-course marshals
- Refreshments available on the day
- Central Cardiff location with easy access by public transport
This event is part of Conquer Cardiff Summer.
Event photos
Event video
- All fitness levels
- Beginner-friendly
- Buggy friendly
- Dogs allowed at venue
- Event village
- Families
- Venue accessible
Timetable
Team entries
Get as many friends, family or colleagues together and run as a team. You are not required to run together and each person will receive their own time however it's just fun to run under a team name.
Wheelchairs
The routes are suitable for wheelchair users.
Dogs
Dogs may run with their owners! Please ensure your dog is on a short lead/harness and that you are careful on the course and respect other runners and park users.
- 1 lap
- Cut off time
- First aid
- Flat
- Marshals
- Traffic free
- Way markers
- GPX available
GPX route
The route is displayed on the map above.
The 5K is one lap.
The course is path so road running shoes are recommended.
Buggies
Off road buggies are ok.
Cut off time
1.5 hours.
Walking part of a 5K event is typically fine.
- Free parking
- Paid parking
- Park
- Secure bag storage
- Toilets
Event HQ
Bute Park
Coopers Field
Bute Park
Cardiff
Cardiff
CF10 3DX
UK
The event hub is on Coopers Field, Bute Park.
Please take care when running around the course as this is public land and local residents will be out and about. Please always stay on the left unless otherwise guided.
Parking
There is car parking in and around the park.
Cardiff Park and Ride service.
By train
Cardiff Central Station is located just 10 minutes' walk away.
By bus
Cardiff Bus Station is closed for redevelopment.
- Chip timing
- Goody bag
- Medal
- Race photo
- Trophy
Included
- Everyone will receive a medal
- There are a few trophies up for grabs
- Results will be displayed on the Results Base Timing screen so after crossing the finish line you can check out your instant results
- Results go live to the website and you will receive an email update once the race is over
- Drinks and sweets will be available at the finish line
- Other goodies from event partners
Summary
- 5/5 for event safety
- 5/5 for supporting staff
- 5/5 for pre-event communication
- 100% of reviewers say it's flat and fast!
Data thanks to RaceCheck
Sustainability
- Public transport links
- Age 11 & over
- 100 places
- Entries open
- Collect race pack
- Enter on day
- Enter online
You will collect your race pack at registration on the day of the event.
Children
Children of all ages are allowed to take part. Please note that children remain the responsibility of their parents/guardian throughout the event. If the parent/guardian is satisfied the child/children can confidently run 5K or 10K unaccompanied they may do so, with a parent/guardian remaining onsite at all times.
Entry fees
Entry fee
£25.00
Entry fee (on the day)
£28.00
Other races at event
- Sat 6 Jun
- #3 of 3
09:00
Age 17 & over
£30-£35
- 13.1 miles road running