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Thousands took part in Wales’ biggest Summer Half Marathon to #RunSwansea

The city welcomed visitors from all over the world as Wales’ favourite road race of the summer returned with a bang at the 8th edition of the JCP Swansea Half Marathon. The sun was shining, and conditions were near perfect for the 4,000 runners who took to the streets to #RunSwansea. Participants were able to

Top Tips For Post Race Recovery

13.1 miles is some serious distance whether you’re an elite or a casual runner, so it’s important you ensure you have recovered properly to avoid injury post-race and you can get back to training for your next race soon after. Lots of runners plan their post-race strategy but have you sorted yours? Read these tips

Everything You Need To Know Ahead Of Race Day

The city of Swansea will welcome athletes from all over the UK as they prepare to take on Wales’ biggest Summer half marathon event this weekend. The JCP Swansea Half Marathon will be taking place this Sunday (12th June) from Swansea Arena. The wheelchair race will start at 8.55 am before the main field of

Top British Elites Expected At The 2022 JCP Swansea Half Marathon

The Front Runner Events team are excited to welcome a wonderful field of elite athletes to the JCP Swansea Half Marathon this June. The eighth edition of the race will be hosted on Sunday 12th June 2022 and will mark the largest and most competitive field of stellar British athletes the event has ever seen.

Temporary Road Closures & Restrictions

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES / RESTRICTIONS JCP SWANSEA HALF MARATHON NOTICE 2022 The Swansea Half Marathon is to be held on Sunday 12th June 2022 and will require temporary road closures and traffic restrictions to accommodate the event. SCHEDULE 1: ROAD CLOSURE – SATURDAY 11th June SUNDAY 12th June 1800 – 1500HRS A4067 – Oystermouth Road

New Route Announced for the 2022 JCP Swansea Half Marathon

Organisers of the JCP Swansea Half Marathon have announced a route change for the 2022 edition of the race that takes place next month, on Sunday, 12th June. The route will see runners start outside the city’s newest iconic landmark at the Swansea Arena. This will allow for everyone to finish at the same point

How to taper for a half marathon

You’ve signed up for the JCP Swansea Half Marathon and race day is fast approaching so now is the time to start thinking about tapering. What is a half marathon taper? Tapering for a half marathon occurs in the weeks leading up to the race. This is when you start to reduce the miles and

Nation Radio Become Official Media Partner

We are proud to announce that Nation Radio will be our media partner for our 2022 events, including the JCP Swansea Half Marathon that will take place on Sunday the 12th of June. The team are excited to work with Nation Radio for the event, being the home of great music and up-to-date news for

Nathaniel Cars Lead The Way For Swansea Runners

Front Runner Events are proud to announce that Nathaniel Cars have become the official vehicle partner for 2022. This means that thousands of runners will be led by the official electric vehicle at the multi-award winning JCP Swansea Half Marathon on Sunday the 12th of June. The team are extremely excited to be working with Nathaniel Cars who are a family-run

Top Tips to Keep Fit & Stay Safe this Winter

The JCP Swansea Half Marathon may have crossed the finish line last month, but runners are being reminded that their fitness needn’t suffer this winter. Despite the colder climate and shorter days, keeping up training throughout the year can improve your health and give you the boost of energy you may need. But staying safe

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