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2026 Cardiff Half Marathon
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2026 Cardiff Half Marathon
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About
One of the largest and most exciting road races in Europe, the Cardiff Half Marathon returns to the streets of Cardiff on Sunday 4 October in 2026.
A member of the SuperHalfs series and awarded an Elite Label by World Athletics, the flat, fast course passes all of the city’s most breathtaking scenery and iconic landmarks including Cardiff Castle, the Principality Stadium, Civic Centre and stunning Cardiff Bay.
Join the thousands of other runners being cheered along the way by the crowds of spectators lining the streets, at one of Britain’s best supported running events.
For 2026, you can enter via the Ballot, one of our limited ‘Skip the Ballot’ options, or secure a space via our official charities, tour operators, or via a Business Challenge package.
Mae Hanner Marathon Caerdydd wedi tyfu i fod yn un o’r rasys ffordd mwyaf cyffrous a phoblogaidd yn Ewrop. Hwn yw’r ail hanner marathon mwyaf yn y DU a dyma’r digwyddiad mwyaf yng Nghymru o ran codi arian ar ran elusennau amrywiol.
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Sun, Oct 4, 2026
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Cardiff, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
Castle St, Cardiff CF10 1BT, UK
Start times
Sunday, Oct 4, 2026
Ballot: 10:00 AMCharity: 10:00 AMReserved: 10:00 AMBundles: 10:00 AM
Event summary
Here are the distances available for 2026 Cardiff Half Marathon
Ballot
13.1mi
£58 - £70
Charity
13.1mi
£40
Reserved
13.1mi
£53
Bundles
13.1mi
free
Ballot
13.1mi
£58 - £70
Charity
13.1mi
£40
Reserved
13.1mi
£53
Bundles
13.1mi
free
Route information
The race starts outside Cardiff Castle and runners then head down past the Principality and Cardiff City Stadiums on the way to Penarth. They take in the glorious Penarth Marina before crossing the barrage and heading to Cardiff Bay. Runners run right through the heart of the bay taking in the Norwegian Church and Wales Millennium Centre.
The course then heads towards the north of the city and runners will complete a loop of the beautiful Roath Park Lake before the grandstand finish in the heart of the city at the Civic Centre.
The predominantly flat and fast course makes it ideal for beginners and elites.
What's included
🗺️ Race pack including spectator guide, race number and timing chip
🏙️ Fully closed road and marshaled, city centre route
🎵 Course entertainment and live music
🏅 An epic finishers medal to commemorate your achievement
♻️ Optional technical finishers tee or Climate Action Fund donation
🏃 Training advice and tips plus access to a free trial of the Coopah app
🎪 Access to event village, toilets and feed stations on route
📱Live tracking via the Run 4 Wales app and finish time SMS
⌚ Finish time pacers in every start wave
How to get there
Castle St, Cardiff CF10 1BT, UK
Get full directionsRoad Closures
There will be a number of road closures in place. Please use public transport where possible and check your race day pack for more information on road closures.
Hotels and Accommodation
Run 4 Wales has partnered with Let's Do This to bring you some of the best hotel rates close to the startline.
Find your roomEvent day logistics
08:30 Baggage drop opens
09:50 Elite wheelchair race starts
10:00 Wave 1, 2 & 3 Start
10:10 Wave 4, 5 & 6 Start
Cut-off 4 hours from last starter
*Timings are subject to change for 2026
Age Requirements
All runners must be aged 17 or older on the day of the event in order to take part.
Race Packs
Your race pack including a race weekend brochure, spectator guide, running number and timing chip will be posted to you and will arrive within 7 days of the event.
Race pack collection for overseas entrants on Friday 2nd, Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th October 2026.
Baggage
A baggage facility will be available before the race, open from 08:30am. It will be located on Museum Avenue near the Event Village in the Civic Centre. Runners can deposit one bag, which must display a baggage label (which is a tear-off strip on the bottom of your race number). Valuables are left at your own risk.
Pacers
Pacers will be running with sail flags that correspond with the following times: 1:30, 1:45, 2:00, 2:15, 2:30, 2:45 and 3:00. Look out for them in your starting pen, they are a friendly bunch and there to enhance your experience and help you achieve your goal finish time!
Aid Stations
There will be four aid stations along the route. Water, energy gels, and energy drinks will be available.
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