Recognised by World Athletics as one of the best half marathons in the world!
Also a member of the global SuperHalfs series, Cardiff Half is now one of Europe’s most prestigious half marathons attracting 29,000 runners of all abilities alongside world-class athletes.
Starting at the castle, the half marathon route takes in city landmarks before crossing the barrage and heading to Cardiff Bay on a mostly flat course.
The only half marathon in the UK to have this credential.
A prestigious global series of half marathons including Lisbon, Prague, Copenhagen and Valencia.
Following the Great North Run, and attracting 29,000 runners.
Join the thousands of runners challenging themselves to 13.1 miles for a great cause.
The flat route features the castle, marina and the very exciting Cardiff Bay barrage!
Runners' Village, live music throughout and huge spectator support.
Event details are on the Cardiff Half Marathon listing.
These charities have places in the event. To secure your place, select a charity and complete the form to ask a question or get signed up.
Heart
The only charity in the UK to support people with high cholesterol.
Sign up
£10
Fundraise
£250
Mental health
Supporting those affected by mental illness to change mental health for good.
Sign up
£25
Fundraise
£300
Health and Medical
Rebuilding lives after stroke.
Sign up
£10
Fundraise
£250
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Animals
For a world where every cat is treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs.
Sign up
£10
Fundraise
£250
Children
Making dreams come true to bring joy to seriously ill children.
Sign up
£20
Fundraise
£300
Disability
Helping people with a learning disability to live their lives as they choose.
Sign up
£15
Fundraise
£200
Health and Medical
Find a cure and improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson’s.
Sign up
£30
Fundraise
£300
Cancer
No one should have to face cancer alone.
Sign up
£25
Fundraise
£250
Health and Medical
Transforming the lives of people with epilepsy through world-leading research, advocacy and care.
Sign up
£25
Fundraise
£350
Children
Working to improve life for children in the UK.
Sign up
£30
Fundraise
£300
Heart
Providing information and support to sufferers of this incurable disease which could affect anyone of any age.
Sign up
£20
Fundraise
£350
Every year thousands of runners take part in this event and fundraise for charity. While this is hugely beneficial to the charities it gives the runner advantages too, from supporting a cause that is close to your heart to securing a place in this highly sought-after event and much more.
Committing to raising money for charity gives you motivation to get outside and run, plus all of these extras which will elevate your event experience:
Charities know that raising money is all part of the challenge, which is why they provide advice, branded materials and a personalised online fundraising page to help the donations roll in. Think videos for social media, branded imagery and testimonials from previous runners.
Whether this is your first run or your fifth, you'll need to train for it! You'll receive an in-depth training plan with guidance, plus many charities have access to expert coaches and elite runners too, who can provide exclusive tips for your race preparation. Experts include Runningwithus, Full Potential and Olympic champs.
When you show up on the day, people need to be able to see clearly that you're supporting a charity. Most charities will give you a branded and personalised t-shirt or vest to run in on the big day, and often a training top too.
When you're partway through your run and your energy is flagging, what you need is a boost from cheering spectators to keep you moving. Many charities set up a cheer station along the route, keeping an eye out for you to send up a huge cheer as you run past!
Refreshments and an indulgent post-race sports massage are often provided by charities for their runners. This is the perfect way to recover alongside other people who have run for that cause.
You won't be the only person running for that charity, so it's well worth meeting other runners through the charity's invite-only social media pages! You can organise to meet up for training runs, chat with the charity's expert coaches and share tips and stories with each other to keep the motivation levels running high.
Charities buy places in this event, then give them to runners who agree to raise money for the charity – these are called charity places. Charity places are a great way to support a good cause and get a place in the event, especially if general entries are closed.
Running the Cardiff Half Marathon and charity fundraising go hand-in-hand - which charity will you run for?