A fantastic coastal Half Marathon along the fabulous coastal pathway of North Wales.This event showcases the amazing coastline and shows off the sights and sounds of this great seaside towns. This event is an ideal choice for first time half marathon runners and an exciting new course for seasoned pro’s alike. A spectator friendly route, with lots of activities, coffee houses and restaurants to explore make it a weekend away with the whole family.There will be a DJ at the finish line playing some live music and the Nova bar open for refreshments (Beers) and Food.Race along the coast in this scenic event in Porth Eirias. Runners of all levels will revel in the atmosphere of the live music during the race and food and beverage on offer afterwards. Come to push for those PBs and earn the complimentary t-shirt and finisher&#x27;s medal.

Sanlam Coast Half Marathon

After the success of the inaugural SW80K in 2018, in 2019 we will be hosting four events; the 3.5km fun run, the off-road Tusker 10k, the Mammothon trail marathon and the flagship SW80K.For details of these events, please see the individual event summaries provided.The festival is a fundraiser for Grow Cook Learn, the charity which operates from the Centre. Our mission is to connect people to the food, history and landscape of the Shropshire Hills and we feel that this is a brilliant way to do just that. After all, what better way could there be to explore what the area has to offer than to walk or run through its delightful scenery whilst tasting the wonderful food heritage of the Shropshire Hills?

Shropshire Way 80k Festival

The only way is up with these new Half Marathon/Marathon/Ultra distance races along the Offas Dyke footpath!Starting at Prestatyn seafront, the national trail waymarkers are followed up into the hills on the edge of the town and continue in a Southerly direction, with the scenery and terrain becoming more and more beautiful, and challenging as you go!NOTE: IF YOU CHOOSE THE TRANSPORT BACK TO START TICKETS, YOU WILL HAVE TO PAY A £5 FEE ON RACE DAY.

Sea 2 Summit - The Offas Dyke Half, Full & Ultra Marathon

2 LAKES, 2 DAMS, 2 FANTASTIC TRAIL ROUTES!The 2 LAKES TRAIL HALF MARATHON, 10K &amp; 5K events are based high up on the Denbigh Moors, taking in the reservoirs of Alwen and Llyn Brenig. The routes stay well above the 300m contour throughout and take in lakeside tracks, more technical woodland sections, moorland paths and some fast dirt track and minor road.

The 2 Lakes Trail Races

The CADAIR X Half-Marathon is one of the toughest half marathons in the UK, and probably the most awe inspiring. The route takes you through ancient woodland, past stunning glacial lakes, historic trails, and challenging mountainous terrain, including the summit of one of Snowdonia&#x27;s most iconic mountains, Cadair Idris.

Cadair X

Always Aim High Events are proud to present this trail event in Newborough Forest, Anglesey.Complementing the Jones Crisps Anglesey Half Marathon, the Anglesey Trail Half Marathon &amp; 10km is set in the beautiful surroundings of Newborough Forest, Anglesey. This inaugural event is set to be hugely popular with trail runners and triathletes alike with over 500 runners anticipated to descend on Anglesey.

Anglesey Trail Half Marathon & 10k

Conwy Half Marathon

The Ras is one of our flag ship events as it shows off the best St Davids and the Peninsular has to offer. The event is staged every year on the same Saturday as the City’s St David’s Day Celebrations. This adds an extra vibrant feel to the run as the city is bustling and decorated with all things Welsh.All the routes are predominately on the Coast Path and pass by some of the most scenic and historical sites in Wales and wider. The Half is a challenge but an achievable one for all and has a great atmosphere amongst the runners. Whilst the Full is a challenge for anyone and has been described as one of the most beautiful and difficult Marathons anywhere in the World and should be on any runners bucket list. The 10K is new for 2019!The Marathon has been described as the toughest in the UK. Marathon Man himself Rik Vercoe, the holder of numerous marathon world records and someone who boasts a 39th Place finish in the Marathon des Sables, won the 2013 Ras Dewi Sant and said on completion: “I’ve run a 137 Marathons in 137 weeks and this is the best, the course is stunning”

Ras Dewi Sant Ultra, Marathon, Half & 10k

The stunning Jones Crisps Anglesey Half Marathon &amp; 10km - THE most beautiful half marathon in the UK!Both races have one of the most incredible start lines in the country - a completely closed road Menai Suspension Bridge. Flowing downhill through Menai Bridge town centre and along the winding closed roads to Beaumaris, the route is flanked by breathtaking views of the Snowdonia National Park and the Menai Straits. The route then returns to the finish line in the centre of Menai Bridge.Providing the perfect pre-London and Conwy Marathon preparation, this beautiful undulating course with stunning scenery is perfect for an early season Personal Best.Returning again is the hugely popular Dragon’s Dash junior race. 2018 saw over 300 young people from across North Wales take part in the 1 mile run which also starts on Menai Suspension bridge.

The Jones Crisps Anglesey Half Marathon & 10k

This is no ordinary marathon. It&#x27;s a tough, beautiful, off-road event, through forests, over streams, past waterfalls and up mountains, with the added task of running into the night. With a start time of 5.30pm, the aim is to finish before midnight. And with Pen-Y-Fan, the highest peak in South Wales, and a few others in the way, that maybe not as easy as it sounds.

Midnight Mountain Marathon

Chepstow Racecourse 5k, 10k & Half Marathon - May

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Snowdon - The Spring Crossing

The Celtic Trail Races are three exciting trail running races following the old high level route the &#x27;Coed Morgannwg Way&#x27;. It is a fast, fun, runnable route following some of Wales hidden trails over the vast expanse of the Afan Forest.

Summer Celtic Ultra, Trail 20 and Half Marathon

To enter you must first Log In or Register your Details with SiEntries.We are monitoring the pandemic situation - we will have an update on or before 8th March 2021. Thank you for your patience.A full or half trail marathon along coast, trail, hill, river and forest in the Dyfi valley taking in stunning views of the Dyfi estuary, Happy Valley, the Cambrian Mountains, and the Welsh Coastal Path. The full marathon is 2 laps with 1550m height gain; the half is one lap with height gain 775m.

Dyfi X Trail Marathon (Half & Full)

To enter you must first Log In or Register your Details with SiEntries.Avoid the Christmas rush and finish the year on a high by joining us for the Celtic Trail Races. With a choice of three exciting  routes following the old high level footpath the &#x27;Coed Morgannwg Way&#x27;, this is the perfect race to help you survive the upcoming week of indulgence! The Coed Morgannwg way is a dramatic route following ancient tracks and trails of Celtic origin, with amazing views across the Brecon Beacons, The Black Mountain, South Wales Valleys, and South Wales Coast . The route is entirely off road and goes through woodlands, pastures, moorland and mountainsides. It is a fast, fun, runnable route following some of Wales hidden trails over the vast expanse of the Afan Forest and surronding hillsides. There are 3 race distances to choose from:The Celtic Ultra is a 32 mile linear route from Margam to Dare Valley Park.The Celtic Trail 20 Race is a 20 mile linear route from Afan Forest to Dare Valley Park.The Celtic Trail Half Marathon is a 13 mile linear route from Resolven to Dare Valley Park.All courses are FULLY MARKED. The event incldesA Fully marked off-road route Well stocked checkpointsEvent MedalEvent BuffPhysiotherapy, CAVRA Emergency and Saftey Team CoverProfessionally Run event from an expereinced and established race teamElectronic TimingMince PieThere is also the option of adding Coach Transport from the finish to the start and in order to keep the basic enrty prices down we are offering the choice of adding an event T-Shirt or hoodie.

Christmas Celtic Ultra, Trail 20 and Half Marathon

To enter you must first Log In or Register your Details with SiEntries.We are very excited to be visiting Snowdonia for our third Snowdon Trail Running Challenge.Snowdon is one of the prime areas of the UK for the wonderful sport of Mountain Trail Running and we are really pleased to be able to add it to our series of events.Based at the Llwyn Bach Campsite in Llanberis, we have direct access onto the famous Llanberis Path and the foothills of Snowdon itself.The Llanberis Path takes you around Snowdon joining the Rangers Path, the views on this trail run are phenomenal, you’ll definitely have to stop and take a picture or two on route.Heading out of Llwyn Bach Campsite and onto the Llanberis Path you turn left following the path on a tough trail. There are a number of checkpoints (number will vary depending on your distance), fully stocked to keep you fuelled (Coke, water, electrolyte powder, crisps, sweets, chocolate, fruit, cakes, nuts)You’ll be heading around the summit taking in a 360 degree journey around this wonderful mountain.This is a tough course as you would expect with some series climbs and some technical sections all mixed in.You finish off coming back to the campsite, where you’ll be warmly greeted and receive your much deserved bespoke medal and refreshments, plus a much needed cup of tea.It’s certainly not an event to miss and is one of the toughest in our series with difficult, technical, rocky and slaty trails.NB – This is a Mountain trail run and should be treated as such. Kit lists will be carried out at registration on all runners and random kit list checks will be carried out during the event itself.* THIS IS A MOUNTAIN MARATHON AND SHOULD NOT BE ATTEMPTED IF YOU SUFFER FROM VERTIGOStart Times: Ultra Marathon (52k) - 07:30 Marathon - 08:30 Half Marathon - 09:30 12k - 10:30What you get: Trail Events bespoke medalTrail Events MorfChip timingLots of well stocked checkpointsFantastic medical coverRoute GPX filesWonderful SupportTrail Events ShopEllis Brigham Mountain Sports ShopPhysio’sGPS tracker hire available.Photographer (photos are free to download after the event).Friday night registration (as well as the normal Saturday registration).Camping is available (Friday, Saturday, Sunday), Toilets plus a fresh water tap. No electric hook-up.Caterers on site offering a large selection of food.Alongside the bar tent, selling alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.Canicross Friendly - Please make sure you dog is properly trained and fit. Harnesses must be worn at all times.

Snowdon - The Reverse

Welcome to the Snowdonia Trail Marathon 2020, a stunning Trail Marathon, Ultra Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k, starting and finishing in Wales&#x27;s outdoor capital, Llanberis. Entering the Snowdonia Trail Marathon 2020 is your ticket to compete in one of the UK&#x27;s most challenging trail races.The Snowdonia Trail Marathon is a challenge in every sense of the word. Ascending 1,685 metres over 26 miles of iconic and spectacular trails, this epic race will circumnavigate and eventually climb Wales&#x27; highest peak - Snowdon. The incredible route explores the trails, gorgeous panoramic views and tough climbs that make Snowdonia National Park such a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts. Visiting Rhyd Ddu, Beddgelert, Nant Gwynant, Pen y Pass and Snowdon, there surely can&#x27;t be a more striking trail marathon route in the UK!

Snowdonia Trail Marathon

The Cholmondeley event attracts over 1600 competitors to the beautiful countryside of Cheshire, offering the quintessential Castle Triathlon Series experience of competitive and fun racing, an epic castle backdrop and a stunning rural location. All races at the 200-year-old Cholmondeley Castle start by launching into an open-water swim in Deer Park Mere Lake, transitioning on to a bike route that circumnavigates Bickerton Hill, which is the southern most tip of the Peckforton Hlls. There will be one cycle lap for the Super Sprint and two laps for both the Sprint Plus and Olympic distances. The run passes through the estate grounds, which date back to the 12th Century, and has one lap for the Super Sprint and two laps for the Sprint Plus and Olympic races. Triathletes will finish their Cholmondeley race experience by sprinting down the main lawn to the finish line with Cholmondeley Castle as a fitting backdrop. The Cholmondeley Castle Triathlon takes place in the beautiful grounds of Cholmondeley Castle, where the Cholmondeley family have resided since the Norman era of the 12th Century. The estate features extensive parkland covering 500 acres including two lakes, the larger of which, Deer Park Mere, is the setting for the open-water swim section of the triathlon.To the south of Cholmondeley Castle, Tower Hill is the highest point of the run section, where athletes will be rewarded with panoramic views of the Beeston and Peckforton Hills, which they will have just covered on the undulating bike section, with the Welsh Hills looming in the distance.

Cholmondeley Castle Triathlon

A world class course and superb atmosphere that grows year on year. Great crowds support the race along the stunning course which takes in views across Cardigan Bay, Snowdon &amp; Bardsey Island as well as the unique exhilarating finish along Abersoch beach with bar and live music for your post race entertainment!

Chaparral Abersoch Half Marathon

A 13.1 mile undulating, rural, half marathon from The College Merthyr Tydfil, which runs through the town and the surrounding countryside. The race utilises the Trevithick Trail and the Taf Trail and is predominately run on road/tarmac, with a small trail section. It starts and finishes at The College, where there will be baggage drop and toilet facilities.

Merthyr Half Marathon

Join our Cardiff Half Marathon team and 18,000 others in a race through the Welsh capital. The Cardiff Half Marathon has grown into one of the largest road races in the UK, taking you through the beautiful scenery and historic buildings of the city centre.The route will take you past some of the Welsh capital&#x27;s most iconic landmarks, with stunning scenery and beautiful buildings. Along the way you will pass the glorious Penarth Marina before crossing the barrage and heading to Cardiff Bay, where you will run right through the heart of the bay taking in the Norwegian Church and the Wales Millenium Centre. The flat roads along this course make this the perfect race for experienced and novice runners alike.

Half Marathons in Wales