Cardiff Half Marathon 2026 - Mind in Gwent

The Cardiff Half Marathon is a road half marathon held in Cardiff, drawing over 27,500 registered runners. It ranks among the UK's largest road races and Europe's major half marathons, featuring mass participation alongside elite men's, women's, and wheelchair competitions. Barnardo’s established the race, which began with 1,500 participants. It has since grown into Wales' largest mass-participation and multi-charity fundraising event, with participants raising over £20 million throughout its history. This particular entry for Mind in Gwent supports Mind, the National Association for Mental Health.