Cardiff Half Marathon 2027
The Cardiff Half Marathon is one of the most unique and festive races on the SuperHalfs circuit. Every October, more than 27,500 runners set off from in front of Cardiff Castle—one of the finest medieval castles in the United Kingdom—to tackle a 21 km course through the Welsh capital. The route runs alongside the Principality Stadium (the home of Welsh rugby), heads down toward Cardiff Bay and its revitalized docks, and passes the Norwegian Church and the Wales Millennium Centre, before looping around Roath Park Lake and finishing in grand style within the historic Civic Centre. Expect live music, Welsh choirs, and an incomparable atmosphere.
Planet-Tours organizes your trip to the Cardiff Half Marathon: a hotel right in the city center between the Castle and the starting area, a guaranteed race entry (no lottery required) as part of the SuperHalfs series, and on-site support from our team. Wales awaits you.
Half Marathon
Half-Marathon presentation
The Cardiff Half Marathon offers one of the most varied routes on the SuperHalfs circuit. Starting at Cardiff Castle—built by the Romans, expanded in the Middle Ages, and restored by the Victorians—the course winds through the city, passing alongside the Principality Stadium, the home of Welsh rugby and a world-class concert venue.
The descent toward Penarth Marina offers a stunning view of the Cardiff Bay Barrage, one of the largest coastal barrages in Europe. Passing by the Norwegian Church—where Roald Dahl was baptized—and the Wales Millennium Centre adds a unique cultural touch, followed by a loop around Roath Park Lake, a Victorian-era lake surrounded by parkland.
Arriving in the Civic Centre—Cardiff’s district of grand institutional buildings—makes for a perfect finish: elegant, historic, and surrounded by enthusiastic spectators. Every finisher receives a unique collector’s medal, which features an iconic Cardiff landmark and changes each year.
Cardiff and Wales: much more than just a race!
Cardiff is a city that surprises. As the capital of Wales, it blends medieval architecture (the Castle) and Art Nouveau (City Hall) with modern developments (Cardiff Bay) and Celtic tradition. The half-marathon weekend is the perfect opportunity to explore it: visit the National Museum Wales (free admission), stroll through the Victorian arcades in the city center, or enjoy a traditional Welsh rarebit at a local pub…
For those accompanying runners: Cardiff Bay, the castles of Caerphilly (a 20-minute train ride away), picturesque Pontypridd, or the coastline of the Brecon Beacons National Park are all within easy reach for a weekend trip. Wales is a running destination that deserves far more than just a single visit.
Why book your Cardiff Half Marathon with Planet-Tours?
The Cardiff Half Marathon uses a ballot (random draw) system; the race sells out every year, sometimes within just a few days. By booking through Planet-Tours—an official partner of the SuperHalfs race series—your race entry is guaranteed the moment you sign up, with no need to wait for the ballot results.
Our package includes: a 3-star hotel in the heart of Cardiff, located between the Castle and the Civic Centre; transfers; a guaranteed Oysho race bib; and on-site support from our representative for bib collection and on the day of the race.
Cardiff is an ideal stop for runners collecting SuperHalfs race entries. We also offer trips to the Prague, Copenhagen, Lisbon, and Berlin half marathons for runners looking to maximize their star count. Contact us for a bespoke SuperHalfs itinerary.
Cardiff Half Marathon Course
Half-Marathon Course
2027 rates
We offer a fully independent package that allows you to organize your transportation and stay as you see fit. (Round-trip airport/hotel transfers not included)
A deposit equal to half the total cost of the trip is due at the time of booking, and the balance is due 100 days before departure.
These prices include / do not include:
- 3 nights at the Travelodge Atlantic Wharf or a comparable3★ hotel
- 3 buffet-style breakfasts (except on race day, when a packed lunch will be provided)
- Runners can pick up their free backpack and T-shirt at the agency
- Registration for the Half Marathon (€170) is automatically added to the cart
- Cancellation/luggage loss insurance: €40 per person / with COVID extension included: €55 (to be added to the per-person rate; you must have an address within the European Union to purchase this).
- Shipping the backpacks and T-shirts to France (as an alternative to picking them up at the agency): €18.
- Meals not mentioned
- Personal expenses and hotel minibar
IMPORTANT: Please read this before registering:
For solo travelers, the hotel does not offer rooms with two single beds. The only available configuration is a double bed and a single rollaway bed. We therefore advise against sharing your room with someone you do not know. However, if you still wish to do so, Planet Tours will not be responsible for the bed assignments. Your registration will be accepted provided that other travelers express the same desire. Otherwise, the traveler in question will be required to pay for the trip based on a single room rate.
Our Hotel
Travelodge Atlantic Wharf 3★
The perfect hotel for your stay at SuperHalfs Cardiff. Located in Cardiff Bay, near restaurants and the waterfront, it offers comfortable rooms and breakfast. It’s about a 30- to 35-minute walk to the half marathon’s starting line on Castle Street and a 25- to 35-minute walk to the race’s finish line at the Civic Center. Public transportation also provides easy access to downtown, whether you’re exploring the city or heading to the SuperHalf’s key attractions.
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