More than just 13.1 miles!
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Date: Saturday 2 October 2027
- Location: Cardiff City Centre
- Registration fee: Payable direct to the event organisers.
- Minimum sponsorship pledge: There's no minimum sponsorship - raise whatever you can!
We kick off the running fever on Saturday morning with a full day of fun activities, entertainment and running for all ages and abilities. With smiling faces, fancy dress, and (fingers crossed) a bright blue sky, the Cardiff Half Junior will prove to be a thrilling start to the Cardiff Half Marathon weekend.
The event offers a no-pressure, family-focused Fun Run, a Toddler Dash for those taking their first steps into physical activity and a Future Challengers race for talented young athletes and junior club runners looking for an accessible and competitive race.
For this event, sign up directly with the event organiser via their website and then please let us know by completing this short form.
Junior Fun Run
Time: 11:45am
What’s Involved: A fun 2.4K race for all the family, with no pressure on setting fast times or running all the way around. Accompanying adults welcome! (and required to run with all children under 8)
What’s Included: Chip timing and finisher’s medal.
Accompanying Adults: Adults who do not wish to receive a finishers medal or official finish time may purchase a cheaper accompanying adult entry for £3. Simply select the number of accompanying adult bibs you would like when completing the child entry form.
Price: £12
Please note: Shine does not have any charity places in the Cardiff Half Junior - you need to sign up with the event organiser to get places (2027 entry opening soon). Then once you've signed up let us know!
Accessibility
Junior Race - Yes, pushchairs and wheelchairs are allowed. Pushchairs are not permitted in the Future Challengers race where participants must be aged 9 or over.
For more information, please scroll down for the event's FAQs here
More information
There is no set age limit for the Fun Run. However, any runners aged 8 or under must be accompanied by an adult at all times during the race. Accompanying adults must purchase their own race entry. Event organisers have the right to prevent any unaccompanied runners (who are under the required age) from running.
