Cardiff Running Events

The Vale Of Glamorgan Coastal Ultra challenge is to complete a 32-mile linear route along the entire coast of the Vale of Glamorgan. It is suitable for both runners and fast walkers. There is also a short course option of 18.5 miles taking in the second half of the route.

the full course race starts at 08:00 on Saturday morning from Penarth Pier.
From here the route follows the Wales Coastal Path, almost entirely on a trail. It hugs the clifftop passing numerously hidden and rugged bays all the way to the splendid beachside resort of Ogmore-by-sea. The route itself passes 19 beaches, with the final 14 miles traveling along the Glamorgan Heritage Coast with its dramatic cliffs, amazing rock formations, romantic coves and rolling countryside.
The 18.5-mile race starts at 10.30 at Porthkerry Park, Barry.

The Weston Super Half will set off from Marine Parade at the entrance to The Grand Pier. It will take in the glorious sites of Weston-super-Mare and the surrounding picturesque Somerset villages and countryside in this single lap, closed road, fast and flat (ish) half marathon event. And the pice de rsistance, a totally unique opportunity to finish quarter of a mile out to sea on Weston's Grand Pier.

What greater motivation is there to get out there and be active?

Achieve your fitness goals and enjoy a fun challenge this winter in a town or city near you run, jog or walk our 5km route (all levels, ages and speeds are welcome). Enter as an individual or why not get your family and friends involved too, run as a team and join the party!

When you cross the finish line, youll receive a Run for Chocolate finisher's medal and a well deserved mug of Hot Chocolate (sprinkles optional!)

So, rally your friends, family or work colleagues and make Run for Chocolate part of your Bucket List!

Sunday 13 May 2018 are now open! Don't miss out on the opportunity to be a part of one of Britain's biggest 10ks that makes the most of Bristol's picturesque backdrop.
Entries to this year's event sold out so sign up today to guarantee your place on the start line and avoid disappointment.

Starting on Anchor Road near Millennium Square and Bristol Cathedral it runs parallel to the historic Bristol Harbour before continuing along Avon Gorge and taking in the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge. The return route takes in Spike Island and the Cumberland Basin before passing the soaring Gothic St Mary Redcliffe, finishing on Anchor Road close to the start line so that runners can meet up with family and friends and make the most of the bars, restaurants and attractions at the Harbour side.

The Bridgwater Half Marathon, in aid of Cancer Research, features a Half Marathon, 10k and 5k route. Expect over 200 runners showing their support for Cancer Research UK by pounding the pavement for this event.

The 5k Fun Run is popular with families and fundraisers alike. The run is organised by Bridgwater and District Friends of Cancer Research UK and Bridgwater's own Ramblers Carnival Club.

The run is a RunBritain-licensed event, allowing runners to register their times and see their ranking on a national scale.

The Blade Runner Ultra Marathonis a 50km fully way-marked race set in the SAS Selection heartlands of the Brecon Beacon mountains. Staged in the deep winter and high summer months, each edition of the race will visit iconic landmarks steeped in SAS folklore and following in the footsteps of a history of young men in search of something out of the ordinary. Forged on memories and nostalgia for our past endeavours and struggles as we pitted ourselves against one of the worlds great endurance challenges, we could think of no finer culmination than to stage the finish at the iconic old red phone box via Pen y Fan summit, the highest mountain in the Brecon Beacons range, the outline of which is engraved onto the heart of every SAS man.For our DS team it was always far more than a challenge or test, it was a pilgrimage and the adventure of a life time and were honoured and humbled to be able to share a small part of our past with those who take on the Blade Runner Ultra marathon challenge.

Series of nine 5-mile races covering two laps of the famous Weston-super-Mare promenade. The race is aimed at giving younger athletes (and older ones!) the opportunity to run on the Weston prom under fully marshalled race conditions. 1 mile Prom Series to be run on the same night.