Join #TeamSpinal for the UK leg of the SuperHalfs series! Since it was founded in 2003, the Cardiff Half Marathon has established itself as one of the UK’s leading road races and one of the biggest events in Europe. Part of the coveted SuperHalfs Series, the iconic route takes in all of the city’s most famous landmarks including Cardiff Bay, the Civic Centre and Cardiff Castle. Expect cheering crowds and entertainment for all the family on the day, to add to the excitement.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of this unforgettable experience – join us and make a difference!
How to sign up:
We’d love you to join #TeamSpinal! Click on the button below to sign up for the event.
Got a ballot place?
If you are lucky enough to secure a ballot place we’d love you to join #TeamSpinal. You will receive all the perks of being part of the team and all we ask is that you raise as much as you can. All sponsorship will help us develop treatments to restore feeling and mobility for people paralysed as a result of a spinal cord injury. Email the Events Team today or click below to get started.
What can you expect from us:
Everyone in our team will receive a full support package including:
- 1-to-1 personalised fundraising support
- Access to an exclusive training Hub (provided by GH Training)
- Team e-newsletters
- A Spinal Research technical t-shirt
Not to mention heaps of encouragement, help and advice!
We are pleased to be supported by GH Training, a service designed to help you train for the marathon. Run by personal trainer Graeme Hilditch (author of our training guides and previous Spinal Research runner!)
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FAQs:
What is the SuperHalfs Series?
Six races. Sixty months. One SuperMedal.
Complete all six races in the SuperHalfs series (Lisbon, Prague, Berlin, Copenhagen, Cardiff and Valencia) in any order within a 60-month (five-year) period starting from the date of your first race and become a SuperRunner, complete with your very own SuperMedal.
Full details can be found in the SuperHalfs FAQs here.
Can I complete all the races with Spinal Research?
Yes!
We’re partnered with Realbuzz for all six events in the SuperHalfs series, and you can choose to complete any or all of them with us through their portal.
Who are Realbuzz?
Our partner Realbuzz are a third-party organisation who connect runners with charities to support, and are a fantastic way to guarantee a place on high-demand races connected with a good cause. More information can be found on their website here.
Is there a minimum age for taking part in the SuperHalfs Cardiff Half Marathon?
Yes, all participants in the SuperHalfs Cardiff Half Marathon must be aged 17 or older on Event Day – you will be asked to confirm your age when you enter the event.
What is the registration fee and how much do I have to fundraise?
The registration fee for the SuperHalfs Cardiff Half Marathon is £29.00 and we ask all our charity place fundraisers to raise a minimum of £425.00
Please note there is a first fundraising target of £318.75 which is due on 22/07/2025. The remainder of your fundraising target (£106.25) is due 4 weeks after the event.
Will I get a fundraising top to wear on the day?
Absolutely, we love to send our team a technical t-shirt to wear during the run.
These are usually sent out after your first fundraising target.
How will I get my race pack?
All packs should have arrived within 7 days of the event. If your pack has not arrived by Saturday 4 October 2025, you have lost it, or you registered using an old or incorrect address please click here for details on next steps.
If you are an overseas entrant, your pack will not be posted and you will need to collect it from the Event Village on Cardiff City Hall Lawns. It will be open between 07:30 – 17:00 on Saturday and from 07:00 on Sunday (half marathon race day). The race starts at 10:00.
Can I take part in a wheelchair?
Yes!
However, as per the Cardiff Half Marathon FAQs, the course includes a number of steep inclines and speed bumps which participants should be aware of.
More information can be found here and for any questions or to register a support runner please contact maria.waldron@run4wales.org or ring 029 2166 0790.
I have my own place on the SuperHalfs Cardiff Half Marathon and would like to fundraise for Spinal Research. Can I do this and will I have a fundraising target?
Congratulations on securing your own place on the SuperHalfs Cardiff Half Marathon – we would love to have you join #TeamSpinal! Please select ‘I Have My Own Place’ above.
Please only fill out this form if you have your own place with the SuperHalfs Cardiff Half Marathon.
As an own place runner, you won’t have a fundraising target. We just ask that you raise as much as possible so you can to help us fund essential research.
Have another question?
If you have any other questions or need support, please contact us through the button below.
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