All the 5k, 10k and half marathon races you can sign up for to inspire you to get fit in 2020 – Wales Online

If Christmas has left you craving a health kick there are plenty of running events to help you get fit in the New Year.

Whether you’re just starting out with a 5k or you’re after more of a challenge and want to take on a half marathon you are spoilt for choice with races throughout Wales.

Here are all of the details for the upcoming 5k, 10k, and half marathon races taking place in 2020.

Buff Wales Canicross Trail 5k and 10k

Saturday, January 11 – Afan Forest

You can take in the breathtaking views along the tracks and trails of the Afan Forest during these two events.

The route is mixed with some hill climbs as well as fast and fun downhill tracks before hitting the notorious wall at the end of the 10k.

Entry fee: 5k is £15 while 10k is £22

How to enter: Visit the event’s

Coastal Trail Series, Half Marathon and 10k

Saturday, January 11 – Anglesey

Runners can choose between a 10k, half marathon, marathon, or ultra marathon race.

While the remote location makes it a tough course for participants the event is still regarded as very scenic.

Entry fee: 10k is £33 while the half marathon is £44

How to enter: You can enter

Speedway 10k

Sunday, January 19 – Chepstow

The 10k flat and fast course consists of two laps and is ideal for those pushing for a personal best.

Don’t expect any T-shirts, medals or goody bags on the day as organisers say it’s about “going out and getting the job done”.

Entry fee: Affiliated entry is £10 while unaffiliated is £12

How to enter: Find out more

Margam Park 10k

Sunday, January 26 – Margam Park

The stunning grounds of Margam Park will host the 10k race which will start in the car park before heading up towards the castle and up the side of the mountain.

This event is suitable for both beginners and more experienced runners and is fully supported with marshals.

Entry fee: Affiliated entry is £22 and unaffiliated is £24

How to enter: You can

Worms Head 10k

Sunday, February 2 – Rhossili, Gower

There is gender separation at this event so men and women compete for first place in their respective category.

Fancy dress is also welcome as long as it doesn’t endanger any runners.

Entry fee: £25

How to enter: Visit the event’s

Cardiff Winter Warmer 5k and 10k

Sunday, February 2 – Bute Park, Cardiff

You can either run 5k or 10k around Bute Park for this event.

Sweets, drinks, a meal and full race chip timing are all included and the event supports Shelter Cymru.

Entry fee: 5k entry is £16 while 10k entry is £19

How to enter: You can sign up

Llanelli Half Marathon

 

Sunday, February 9 – Llanelli

Returning for another year, Llanelli’s half marathon is a fully closed-road event.

The race starts at the home of the Scarlets rugby team, Parc y Scarlets, and leads runners along the Millennium Coastal Path before finishing back at the stadium.

Entry fee: Affiliated is £34 while non-affiliated is £36

How to enter: You can find out more information on the event’s

Llandudno Nick Beer 10k

Sunday, February 9 – Llandudno

The road-running race attracts around 700 entries each year and heads out along the Promenade and around the Great Orme. It also features a 1k fun run.

Entry fee: Affiliated is £15 and non-affiliated is £17

How to enter: You can sign up

Village Bakery Wrexham Half

Sunday, February 16 – Wrexham

This race is popular with some of the fastest runners in the region as well as those tackling distance for the first time.

The first person to cross the line earns themselves £300 while second gets £200 and third £100.

Entry fee: Affiliated is £21 while non-affiliated is £23

How to enter: Visit their website to find out

Hoka Winter Trail Half Marathon

Saturday, February 22 – Afan Forest Park

The course has some of the most spectacular views a runner can imagine as they head through the forestry.

It is a fully marked and marshalled half marathon.

Entry fee: £34

How to enter: Go online to find out

Ruthin 5k and 10k

Sunday, February 23 – Ruthin

Runners will be guided on a journey through the Vale of Clwyd before eventually heading back to Ruthin Leisure Centre.

The 5k event is open for all those over the age of 11 while the 10k is for those aged 15 and over.

Entry fee: Both the 5k and 10k events are £14

How to enter: You can sign up

Red Kite Trail Series Spring, half marathon and 10k

Saturday, February 29 – Llanharan, Pontyclun

After last year’s success the event is returning for another year.

Staring and finishing in Llanharan the routes mirror each other for the first few miles before breaking off at various points.

Entry fee: Half marathon entry is £27 while the 10k is £20

How to enter: To find out more

Ras Dewi Sant, half marathon and 10k

Saturday, February 29 – St David’s

The routes are predominantly on the coast path and pass by some of the most scenic and historical sites in Wales.

It has a great atmosphere among the runners and a great day out but not one to be underestimated.

Entry fee: The half marathon costs £32 and the 10k costs £25

How to enter: There is more information available

Leap Frog 5k, 10k and half marathon

Saturday, February 29 – Port Talbot

Every entrant will receive a 90mm bespoke medal specific to marathon or half marathon, plus a goody bag filled with treats for your journey home.

The event stretches across two days and if you decide to run on both days you will also receive an extra medal.

Entry fee: The half marathon is £33, affiliated entry for the 5k and 10k is £22 and non-affiliated entry for the 5k and 10k is £24

How to enter: You can sign up

Jones Crisps Anglesey Half Marathon and 10k

 

Sunday, March 1 – Anglesey

Registration will open from 7.30am before the half marathon gets going at 9am and the 10k at 9.40am.

The Menai Suspension Bridge will once again be the starting point as participants will be running in front of a Snowdonia backdrop.

Entry fee: The half marathon costs £36, while the 10k is £26

How to enter: Go online to sign up

Admiral Newport Half Marathon

Sunday, March 1 – Newport

The start of the Admiral City of Newport Half Marathon is in the heart of the city centre in Commercial Street.

All proceeds from this event are used to support local hospice patients.

Entry fee: Affiliated entry is £32, while unaffiliated is £34

How to enter: You can find out everything you need to know

Denbighshire 5k and 10k

Sunday, March 8 – Denbigh

Runners facing the 5k will be taken on and off-road on a journey through tracks and footpaths.

While those taking on the 10k will be on a road course with outstanding scenery as well as a drink station along the course.

Entry fee: Standard entry for both the 5k and 10k is £14 while affiliated entry costs £12 for both too

How to enter: Go online to find out more

Four Seasons Spring 5k, 10k and Half Marathon

Sunday, March 22 – Aberdare

The first of its kind will take place in the stunning Dare Valley Country Park.

Participants can choose to complete as many or as few laps as they wish, taking in the lakes and beautiful paths along the way.

Entry fee:  Affiliated entry for the 5k and 10k costs £22, while non-affiliated is £24. The half marathon is priced at £31 for affiliated entry and £33 for non-affiliated

How to enter: You can sign up online

Griffin Mill Merthyr Half Marathon

 

Sunday, March 29 – Merthyr

The course takes in the historic Trevithick and Taff Trails and is mainly run on Tarmac with a small trail section.

The race, which is organised and run by Merthyr Running Club, will start and finish at Merthyr College.

Entry fee: Affiliated entry is £25, while non-affiliated is £27

How to enter: Visit the event’s website to sign up

Teifi Valley 10k

Sunday, March 29 – Newcastle Emlyn, Carmarthenshire

This 10km route takes you down one side of the Teifi Valley to Cenarth Falls and you return on the other side back to the finish at Newcastle Emlyn.

You are encouraged to walk, jog, or run at this one.

Entry fee: £16.62

How to enter: Find out all of the details

Welshpool 10k

Sunday, March 29 – Welshpool

Perfect for all 10k runners from nervous first-timers through to experienced runners.

An undulating and challenging one lap race that starts and finishes in the town centre on fully closed roads.

Entry fee: £21.50

How to enter: Go online to sign up

Cardiff Bay 10k

Sunday, March 29 – Cardiff Bay

Set in the heart of the capital’s historic bay, the popular springtime race takes in all of the iconic landmarks.

It’s a perfect challenge for elite and club athletes as well as those looking to keep fit, raise money for charity, or take on their first 10k.

Entry fee:

How to enter: Visit the event’s website to sign up

Great Welsh Half Marathon

Sunday, April 5 – Pembrey Country Park, Carmarthenshire

The fully closed road event will see runners start and finish at Pembrey Country Park.

It is Wales’ oldest marathon and is flat, friendly and incredibly scenic, making it suitable for runners of all abilities.

Entry fee: It’s £34 for affiliated entry and £36 for non-affiliated

How to enter: Go online to sign up

Sanlam Coast Half Marathon

Sunday, April 5 – Colwyn Bay

This half marathon showcases the beautiful coastline in north Wales.

There will be a DJ at the finish line and the Nova bar will be open for refreshments at the end of the race.

Entry fee: £27

How to enter: You can find out more online

Swansea Trail Half Marathon

Saturday, April 18 – Oxwich Bay, Gower

This will be the first edition of the highly-anticipated trail half marathon in Swansea.

The event will take place from the stunning surroundings of Oxwich Bay, with the route comprising some of the very best views of Gower.

Entry fee: £30

How to enter: Find out everything you need to know

Pendine Sands Half Marathon 5k and 10k

Sunday, April 19 – Pendine Sands, Carmarthenshire

The unique half marathon sees runners head out and back along Pendine Sands.

For those thinking that running on sand might be extra difficult, race organisers have assured that it is quite firm which makes it the perfect surface.

Entry fee: The 5k and 10k entry is £22, while the half marathon is £29

How to enter: Go online to find out more

Endurance Life Coastal Trail Series Half Marathon and 10k

Saturday, April 25 – Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire

The coastal trails in Pembrokeshire are wild and exposed, with undulating terrain and spectacular views.

The 10K, half marathon, marathon and ultra courses are challenging but the views presented to you around each corner make it a beautiful course that must be experienced.

Entry fee: Entry for the 10k is £33, while the half marathon is £44

How to enter: Everything you need to know can be found

Brecon Beacons Trail Challenge, half marathon

Saturday, May 2 – Talybont-on-Usk, Brecon

Starting out at Gilestone Farm, this event has four different options spanning from an ultra marathon down to a 10k.

No matter which you decide to take on each route will comprise of breathtaking views.

Entry fee: £30

How to enter: You can find everything you need

Snowdonia Half Marathon

Sunday, May 17 – Llanrwst, Conwy

Regarded as one of the UK’s toughest half marathons the race is set in the beautiful Snowdonia National Park.

The park is a region of haunting beauty and grandeur, wild rocky mountains, hidden valleys, cascading rivers, still glacial lakes and deep forests.

Entry fee: Affiliated is £30 and non-affiliated is £32

How to enter: You can find out more online

Anglesey Trail Half Marathon and 10k

Sunday, May 17- Newborough Forest, Anglesey

Starting in the beautiful surroundings of Newborough Forest, the course takes you through the trees onto the beautiful winding woodland trails.

Continuing along Afon Cefni and back into the forest, the course loops round to bring runners back to where they started and a heroes’ welcome from the spectators on the finish line.

Entry fee: The 10k costs £26 while the half marathon is £36

How to enter: Visit the event’s website

JCP Swansea Half Marathon

 

Sunday, June 14 – Swansea

The 13.1-mile flat route starts off outside the iconic Brangwyn Hall before reaching the picturesque views of Swansea Bay.

Runners will enjoy passing St Helens rugby ground as they head towards Mumbles and finally turn back towards the finish line in the city centre.

Entry fee: Affiliated is £39 while non-affiliated is £41

How to enter: Go online to find out more

Salomon Trail Half Marathon

Saturday, June 20 – Coed y Brenin, Snowdonia

This unique half marathon is already established as one of Wales’ finest trail marathons taking in fully marked trail single track forest roads and paths in some of the most stunning forestry and heathland in the UK.

The route is situated in the stunning trails and tracks of the renowned Coed y Brenin forest in the Snowdonia National Park.

Entry fee: £32

How to enter: You can sign up online

RunFest Wales 5k, 10k and half marathon

Sunday, June 21 – Rhyl, Denbighshire

This event was set up with the aim of helping runners achieve their personal bests.

Each race is set along the promenade at the seaside town of Rhyl and is ideal for both club runners and fun runners.

Entry fee: 5k affiliated entry is £14 and £16 for non-affiliated, it’s £20 for affiliated entry for the 10k and £22 for non-affiliated, and the half marathon is £30 for affiliated entry and £32 for non-affiliated

How to enter: You can find all of the information

Midnight Mountain Half Marathon

Saturday, June 27 – Brecon Beacons, Powys

Set in the breathtaking Brecon Beacons, the course takes you through forests, over streams, past waterfalls and up mountains.

Participants begin at 5.30pm and have to finish the course before midnight.

Entry fee: £30

How to enter: You can go online to sign up

Wales Half Marathon

Sunday, July 5 – Pembroke

A mixed gender race, the Wales Half Marathon can be entered by anyone who feels they are able to take on the challenge.

Now in its ninth year, the event is seen as a great way to get to grips with endurance running.

Entry fee: £40

How to enter: Find all you need to know

Long Course Weekend, 5k and 10k and half marathon

 

Sunday, July 5 – Tenby

Another event held in Pembrokeshire, the Long Course Weekend caters for athletes of all abilities.

The weekend is made up of three disciplines and distances as individual events so participants can choose the ones that suit them best.

Entry fee: The 5k is £20, the 10k is £25 and the half marathon is £40

How to enter: Visit the event’s website to sign up

Snowdonia Trail ultra marathon, marathon, half marathon and 10k

Sunday, July 12 – Llanberis, Gwynedd

Ascending 1,685m over 26 miles of iconic and spectacular trails, runners doing the full marathin will eventually climb Wales’ highest peak of Snowdon.

You can expect amazing panoramic views paired with tough climbs.

Entry fee: The 10k is £28, while the half marathon costs £38

How to enter: Go online to sign up

Barry Island 10k

Sunday, August 2 – Barry Island

This seaside run will take participants along Bary Island’s famous front and takes in pretty coastal views. There’s also a family fun run option for those looking for something a little less strenuous.

Entry fee: £25

How to enter: Visit the event’s website by clicking

Cardiff Met 10k

Sunday, September 6 – Cardiff

More than 8,000 runners take part in this 10k race, which takes them through the capital’s city centre.

Entry fee: Standard entry is £26.50, while affiliated entry is £24.50

How to enter: Go online to find out more

Admiral Swansea Bay 10k

 

Sunday, September 20 – Swansea

The race takes place along the iconic sweep of Swansea Bay and is open to all abilities aged over 15.

Its flat course is a favourite among both experienced and first-time runners and is the perfect introduction to road running.

At the 2019 Running Awards the event was named the best 10k in Wales.

Entry fee: Affiliated entry is £24.50, while non-affiliated is £26.50

How to enter: Visit the event’s website to find out more

Snowdon Trail Running Challenge, Half Marathon

Saturday, September 26 – Llanberis, Gwynedd

Returning for its second year the tough route incorporates a number of climbs as well as some more technical sections.

Runners can expect to climb a total of 2,546ft.

Entry fee: £30

How to enter: Find out everything you need to know by clicking

Pembrokeshire Half Marathon and 10k

Sunday, September 27 – Dale, Pembrokeshire

After starting in 2000, the event is the longest standing half marathon in the county.

Both courses take in St Ann’s Head lighthouse, where superb views are guaranteed in every direction.

Entry fee: Both the 10k and the half marathon cost £22.50

How to enter: You can enter by clicking

Cardiff Half Marathon

Sunday, October 4 – Cardiff

The event has quickly grown into one of the largest road races in the UK.

Its flat fast course passes all of the city’s most breathtaking scenery and landmarks including Cardiff Castle, the Principality Stadium, Civic Centre and stunning Cardiff Bay.

Entry fee: General entry is £42, while affiliated entry costs £40

How to enter: Head to the event’s website to sign up

Ron Skilton Memorial Half Marathon

Sunday, October 18 – Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys

The route features a figure of eight and is known to be a tough one.

Runners will cover ground in the south Cambrian mountains which includes both Tarmac and boggy surfaces underfoot.

Entry fee: £10

How to enter: Visit the event’s website to enter