St David's Day Run
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About
Celebrate St David's Day this March with a run around Bute Park in Cardiff. With a range of distances on offer, from a 5k to a half marathon, and a 1.5k kids' race, there's truly something for everyone at this event. Come along to earn your finisher's medal.
Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, and 1 more
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Sun, Mar 1, 2026
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Cardiff, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
Cooper's Field, Cardiff CF10, UK
Start times
Half Marathon: 9:00 AM10k: 10:00 AM5k: 10:00 AMKids 1.5k: 10:00 AM
Event summary
Here are the distances available for St David's Day Run
Half Marathon
13.1mi
£30
10k
10km
£25
5k
5km
£25
Kids 1.5k
1.5km
£10
Half Marathon
13.1mi
£30
10k
10km
£25
5k
5km
£25
Kids 1.5k
1.5km
£10
Route information
Mark St David's Day with this 5k, 10k and half marathon event based at Bute Park in Cardiff. This is a great event for the whole family, with an added 1.5k race open to kids! Feel free to dress on-theme, with leeks, daffodils and dragons very much encouraged.
The 5k, 10k and half marathon courses will be run on flat tarmac surfaces. The 5k will be 1 lap of the course, the 10k 2 laps and the half marathon just over 4 laps. Split times will be issued to runners for each lap.
This event is in aid of Cancer Research Wales and Kidney Wales. A donation from every entry fee will be given to the two charities, and runners are encouraged to run in support of their work making a difference to people across Wales.
What's included
- High-quality finisher's medal
- Chip-timed results
- Drinks and refreshments
- Bag storage
- Fully marshalled course
How to get there
Cooper's Field, Cardiff CF10, UK
Get full directionsBy Car
From the M4, exit junction 32 and follow the A470 to Cardiff city centre.
Parking
There is no parking within Bute Park so please make sure you plan your journey accordingly. Please use the city centre car parks or on-street meter parking.
By Train
Cardiff Central Station is located a 10-minute walk from the event HQ.
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08:00 Registration opens
09:00 Half marathon starts
09:45 Registration closes
10:00 5k & 10k races start
11:30 Kids 1.5k race starts
Race Packs & Information
Race information will be sent out by email prior to the event and will provide details of your race number so you know where to queue on event day.
Race packs can be collected at registration on the day of the event. Please ensure your race number is clearly displayed on your outer garment.
Age Restrictions
Children of all ages can take part in the event but must remain the responsibility of their parent/guardian throughout the event. If the parent/guardian is satisfied the child/children can confidently run 5k or 10k unaccompanied they may do so, with a parent/guardian remaining onsite at all times.
Bag Storage
Bag storage will be located next to the registration tents. However, space is limited so please travel as lightly as possible.
Toilets
Toilets will be available at Coopers Field in Bute Park.
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