JCP Swansea Half Marathon
Sunday 13th June 2021
Whether you’re an elite athlete, first timer or fun runner this race is perfect for any ability!
Voted the UK’s best half marathon (2017 and 2018) and Wales’ BIGGEST and BEST summer race, it offers runners the chance for a perfect PB on the flat, fast, scenic 13.1 route.
Entry Fee: Free
Fundraising Target: £150
Contact fundraising@sheltercymru.org.uk for a code to register.
Cardiff Half Marathon
Sunday 3rd October 2021
Shelter Cymru is delighted to once again be an official Associate Charity Partner for The Cardiff University Cardiff Half Marathon. As Wales’ largest mass participation event and the UK’s second largest half marathon, it attracts runners from across Wales, the UK and the world.
The sell-out race appeals to runners of all abilities and attracts 25,000 participants and over 60,000 spectators along the route.
Virgin Money London Marathon
Sunday 3rd October 2021
The Virgin Money London Marathon is THE biggest running event in the UK and although our spaces for the 2021 are sold out, you can still take part from your local area as a virtual runner. Run the distance to help us end homelessness in Wales.
Entry Fee: £10
Fundraising Target: £262 (that’s £10 per mile completed on the day!)
Contact fundraising@sheltercymru.org.uk to find out more.
Cardiff 10k
Sunday 5th September 2021
This 10k fun run is a beautiful city centre location ideal for a PB as it’s flat and traffic-free!
Entry Fee: Free
Fundraising Target: £100
Contact fundraising@sheltercymru.org.uk for a code to register.
Whatever run you want to do, sign up and let us know!
The Virgin Money London Marathon is THE biggest running event in the UK and is one of the six top world marathons that form the World Marathon Majors. The marathon is run over a largely flat course around the River Thames, and spans 42.195 kilometres (26.219 mi).
3rd October 2021
Please contact fundraising@sheltercymru.org.uk if you would like to run for #TeamShelterCymru
A scenic but tough Half Marathon set in the beautiful Snowdonia National Park, North Wales. Starting and finishing in the village of Llanrwst which played host to the World Trail Running Championships in 2013. The park is a region of haunting beauty and grandeur, of wild rocky mountains, hidden valleys, cascading rivers, still glacial lakes and deep forests.
6th December 2020
enter online and let us know you would like to run for #TeamShelterCymru by emailing fundraising@sheltercymru.org.uk
Whether you’re an elite athlete, first timer or fun runner this race is perfect for any ability!
Voted the UK’s best half marathon (2017 and 2018) and Wales’ BIGGEST and BEST summer race, it offers runners the chance for a perfect PB on the flat, fast, scenic 13.1 route.
13th June 2021
Entry Fee: Free
Fundraising Target: £150
Contact fundraising@sheltercymru.org.uk for a code to register.
RunFest Wales really is a festival of Personal Bests, set along the promenade at the seaside town of Rhyl. Each race distance is designed with one thing in mind, helping you achieve your goals, so if your a club runner or a fun runner you can be sure of a good time.
20th December 2020
Enter online and let us know you would like to run for #TeamShelterCymru by emailing fundraising@sheltercymru.org.uk
The Admiral Swansea Bay 10k takes place along the beautiful and iconic sweep of Swansea Bay, open to all abilities aged 15+. The course is a firm favourite with both experienced and first time runners, as the fast and flat course is a perfect introduction to road running, and perfect for improving your personal best. All of this, combined with a great family atmosphere resulted in the race being named Best 10k in the Wales for the past two years in a row at The UK Running Awards.
19th September 2021
Enter online and let us know you would like to run for #TeamShelterCymru by emailing fundraising@sheltercymru.org.uk
Shelter Cymru is delighted to once again be an official Associate Charity Partner for The Cardiff University Cardiff Half Marathon.
As Wales’ largest mass participation event and the UK’s second largest half marathon, it attracts runners from across Wales, the UK and the world. The sell-out race appeals to runners of all abilities and attracts 25,000 participants and over 60,000 spectators along the route.
Entry Fee: £10
Fundraising Target: £200
Set between the mountains & sea near Conwy, this incredible race starts and finishes on the beach next to the Mulberry marina and crosses into the Snowdonia National Park along the way. This half marathon may not be the easiest, but one of the most stunning you will ever do!
1st August 2021
Enter online and let us know you would like to run for #TeamShelterCymru by emailing fundraising@sheltercymru.org.uk
19th September 2021
Enter online and let us know you would like to run for #TeamShelterCymru by emailing fundraising@sheltercymru.org.uk
This race starts and finishes in the city centre and goes out to the coastline, in to the magnificent Penrhyn Castle Estate then back to and along the Garth Pier over the Menai Straits, taking in views of Anglesey, Snowdonia and the surrounding North Wales coastline, then back to the finish in the city centre.
3rd October 2021
Enter online and let us know you would like to run for #TeamShelterCymru by emailing fundraising@sheltercymru.org.uk
Voted in the top 5 most scenic Half Marathons in the UK by Readers of Runners World”, This GREAT Half Marathon now in its 12th year and “already being regarded as a classic” The start & finish is on the quayside in front of the 700+ year old Conwy Castle.
15th November 2020
Enter online and let us know you would like to run for #TeamShelterCymru by emailing fundraising@sheltercymru.org.uk
This 10k and 2k fun run is a beautiful city centre location ideal for a PB as it’s flat and traffic-free!
5th September 2021
Enter online and let us know you would like to run for #TeamShelterCymru by emailing fundraising@sheltercymru.org.uk
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It’s not too late to join Team Shelter Cymru! We don’t set a fundraising target for own place runners – just raise as much as you can and make a difference with every mile. Last year more than 25,000 people were made homeless in Wales, including 4,700 children. That’s more than 12 children made homeless every day.
As part of Team Shelter Cymru, you’ll be helping us to end homelessness in Wales with every step you take.
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