Race detail

Cardiff Half Marathon

Cardiff, South Wales, UK

Last checked: 6 April 2026

Charity

Date

Sunday, 4 October 2026

Distance

Half Marathon

Surface

Road

PB-friendlyBeginner-friendly

Entry status

Charity

PB friendly

Yes

Beginner friendly

Yes

Entry options

Not specified

Event overview

The Cardiff Half Marathon is one of Europe's largest mass-participation,, flat, and fast 13.1-mile road races, often held in early October to raise funds for Welsh charities. It features a scenic tour of Cardiff's top landmarks (Cardiff Castle, Principality Stadium, Cardiff Bay) and is part of the prestigious SuperHalfs series.

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