Is Cardiff Half Marathon flat?

The route takes runners past the capital’s most iconic landmarks with beautiful scenery and historic buildings. The predominately flat and fast course makes it ideal for beginners and elites.

Can you walk the Cardiff Half Marathon?

Can I walk part of the race? As detailed in the terms and conditions of entry, the Cardiff University Cardiff Half Marathon is a running race in which participants should make best efforts to complete the course within a 4 hour 30 minute cut-off point. The event village is at City Hall Lawn outside Cardiff’s City Hall.

What are the best half marathons UK?

Top Ten Half Marathons in the UK

1. London Landmarks Half Marathon. Well-organised and a lot of fun.
2. Chester Half Marathon. Second year in our top 10, and much deserved.
3. The Big Half.
4. Milton Keynes Half Marathon.
5. Surrey Half Marathon.
6. Skye Half Marathon.
7. Swansea Half Marathon.
8. Richmond RunFest Half Marathon.

What is the hardest half marathon in UK?

14th Midsummer Munro
On 25 June 2017, a bumper field of 180 runners started out in mercifully cool conditions to attempt the 14th Midsummer Munro, Britain’s hardest half marathon.

How do I not run a half marathon?

How I Went from a Non-Runner to Running a Half Marathon

1. Just get out there.
2. Don’t be ashamed of your skill level.
3. Sign up for a race.
4. Find a training schedule that works for you.
5. Identify what type of running scenery you prefer.
6. Start with a smaller race first.
7. Find the right running buddy.
8. Listen to some good podcasts.

Will Cardiff Half Marathon go ahead?

Run the Virtual Cardiff Half in 2021! Following the disappointing news that the 2021 Cardiff University Cardiff Half Marathon has to be postponed from October until the Spring of 2022, we are excited to launch a new inclusive virtual event to fill the usual autumn slot between 1-3 October 2021.

Will Cardiff Half Marathon 2021 go ahead?

Race Postponed To 27 March 2022 & New Virtual Race Launched For October 2021. It is with deep regret that Run 4 Wales, the company that promotes Wales’ leading mass-participation sporting events, has today announced that the Cardiff University Cardiff Half Marathon has been postponed to a new date in 2022.

What is a good half marathon time?

Running a sub 2 hour or 1:59:59 half-marathon means maintaining an average pace of 9:09 minutes per mile, which is considered a respectable half-marathon time among runners. Highly competitive runners aim for harder targets, like a 1 hour and 30-minute half-marathon (6:51 minutes per mile pace or faster).

How long do you need to train for a half marathon?

When considering how long to train for a half marathon, you have to take into account your current fitness level, your running history, and your half marathon goals. Most runners, including rookies, should take around 12 weeks – or 3 months – of training to get half marathon ready.

What is a good time for a beginner half marathon?

So, what’s a good half marathon time for beginners? What should you expect at your age? On average we estimate, beginner males, finish half marathons between 2:05 to 2:15. On the other hand on average, beginner females clock in between 2:20 and 2:30.

Who was the runner who died at the Cardiff Half Marathon?

His is the third runner death at the Cardiff Half Marathon in the last two years. In 2018, Ben McDonald, 25, from Cardiff, and Dean Fletcher, 32, from Exeter, went into cardiac arrest and died shortly after crossing the finishing line within three minutes of each other.

Where does the Cardiff University Half Marathon start?

The race starts outside Cardiff Castle and runners then head down past Cardiff City Stadium on the way to Penarth. They take in the glorious Penarth Marina before crossing the barrage and heading to Cardiff Bay. Runners run right through the heart of the bay taking in the Norwegian Church and Wales Millennium Centre.

Which is the best half marathon in Wales?

Run 4 Wales delivers a series of high profile elite and mass participation sporting events in Wales including the Cardiff Half Marathon, Newport Wales Marathon, VELOTHON Wales, Cardiff Bay Run, Barry Island 10K and the Royal Welsh Trail Running Festival. We’re always looking for volunteers to help make these events epic.

Who are the charity partners of Cardiff Half Marathon?

The Cardiff University Cardiff Half Marathon’s Lead Charity Partner, NSPCC, needs your support more than ever. Right now, Childline is playing a crucial role in supporting children and young people as Coronavirus starts to affect their lives, with over 900 counselling sessions since January taking place about the pandemic.