Wed 20 May 2026 Cardiff, UK

SSAFA Cardiff 5K Road Race Series - Race 1

The SSAFA Cardiff 5K Road Race Series is entering its 27th year!

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  • Wed 20 May 2026
Blackweir Tavern Cardiff, Cardiff
SSAFA Cardiff 5K Road Race Series - Race 1

19:30

Age 11 & over

£11-£13

  • 5 km road running

Event overview

The SSAFA 5k Road Race Series in Cardiff consists of three separate five kilometre long road races, which can be entered individually or as a combined series. This is a popular running event that has been supporting SSAFA in South East Wales for twenty-six years! The series is held under UK & Welsh Athletics rules and is a CAAC Calendar Event. The course records to beat are 15:29 (women's) and 14:24 (men's).

Event details

  • Average fitness
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Families

How to enter

  • Age 11 & over
  • Entries open
  • Enter online
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