Cardiff University/Cardiff Half Marathon
- Date Sun 7th October 2018
- Location Cardiff
Event summary
Join the excitement at the Cardiff University/Cardiff Half Marathon on Sunday, October 7, 2018, in the vibrant city of Cardiff! This iconic event is one of the UK's largest and most celebrated road races, drawing over 22,000 enthusiastic participants. Since its inception in 2003, the Cardiff Half Marathon has become a highlight on the running calendar and the biggest multi-charity fundraising event in Wales.
Experience the thrill of racing as you start just outside the historic Cardiff Castle and make your way past the impressive Cardiff City Stadium. The route takes you through the stunning Penarth Marina and across the barrage, allowing you to soak in the picturesque views of Cardiff Bay. As you continue towards the north of the city, you'll enjoy a scenic loop around the beautiful Roath Park Lake before finishing grandly at the Civic Centre.
In addition to the main race, there are children's races and family fun runs, making this a perfect day out for participants of all ages. Don't miss this chance to be part of an unforgettable running experience in the heart of Wales!
Experience the thrill of racing as you start just outside the historic Cardiff Castle and make your way past the impressive Cardiff City Stadium. The route takes you through the stunning Penarth Marina and across the barrage, allowing you to soak in the picturesque views of Cardiff Bay. As you continue towards the north of the city, you'll enjoy a scenic loop around the beautiful Roath Park Lake before finishing grandly at the Civic Centre.
In addition to the main race, there are children's races and family fun runs, making this a perfect day out for participants of all ages. Don't miss this chance to be part of an unforgettable running experience in the heart of Wales!
Organiser's Description
Take part in one of the UK's biggest and best road races on an iconic course around Wales' capital city. The event was first run in 2003 and has become Wales’ largest road race, with over 22,000 runners, and also its largest multi-charity fundraising event.
The race starts outside Cardiff Castle and heads down past Cardiff City Stadium on the way to Penarth. It takes in the glorious Penarth Marina before crossing the barrage and heading to, and running right through the heart of, Cardiff Bay. It then heads towards the North of the City, completes a loop of the beautiful Roath Park Lake, before the grandstand finish in the heart of the city at the Civic Centre. Also children's races and family fun runs.
The race starts outside Cardiff Castle and heads down past Cardiff City Stadium on the way to Penarth. It takes in the glorious Penarth Marina before crossing the barrage and heading to, and running right through the heart of, Cardiff Bay. It then heads towards the North of the City, completes a loop of the beautiful Roath Park Lake, before the grandstand finish in the heart of the city at the Civic Centre. Also children's races and family fun runs.
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Jonny
·6 years ago
Great Event. Loved it
Great atmosphere from start to finish, especially around Cardiff Bay
Location
Castle, Cardiff, UK
Cardiff University/Cardiff Half Marathon
