Swansea University Swansea Half Marathon
With Winter just around the corner, organisers of Wales’ 2nd biggest half marathon are ready to help runners get smart and fit for the colder months ahead. David Martin-Jewell, race director of the JCP Swansea Half Marathon says: “Winter training is an important part of being a runner and keeping up the required levels of
As the autumn half marathon season gets underway, the JCP Swansea Half Marathon kicks off with the launch of their brand new video, website and announce their charity structure and partners for 2017. The race, which was awarded silver at the 2016 Running Awards was voted the 2nd Best Half Marathon in the UK.
The organisers of the JCP Swansea Half Marathon have confirmed that amongst the numerous bands that will be performing live on race day, Welsh opera singer Ros Evans will be leading singing AND running – on Sunday 26th June 2016. Swansea-born Ros will be sending runners on their way by singing with the all-female Mum’s
Dewi Griffiths can expect a Superhero among his challengers when he goes to the line to defend his JCP Swansea Half Marathon title on 26th June. Swansea Harriers’ Great Britain international aims to become the first man to record back-to-back victories in the race but Paul Martelletti is keen to prevent another home victory for
Organisers of the JCP Swansea Half Marathon have confirmed that a Family Fun Dash has been introduced for the 2016 event and will take place on race day Sunday 26th June. The Family Fun Dash is open to runners of all ages and abilities, and the organisers are looking forward to attracting young runners and
The timing clock is ticking and with just six weeks to go to JCP Swansea Half Marathon race day we have teamed up with two top athletes in their own right to give you a guide to that all important training advice for the six-week countdown. If you haven’t signed up already then now is
Of the thousands of runners expected to run the JCP Swansea Half Marathon on 26th June 2016, many will be running to raise money for causes close to their hearts. The race’s headline Charity Partner Cancer Research UK will be welcoming many runners who have been affected by cancer, including 33-year-old David Madden from Swansea
The JCP Swansea Half Marathon was the runner up in the Best Half Marathon category at The 2016 Running Awards in association with JustGiving last Friday. It means it is now officially the second best half marathon in the UK and the best half marathon in Wales after beating Cardiff Half Marathon into 3rd place. The
It seems that Swansea residents have got the running bug, and with London Marathon taking place this Sunday, we are seeing more and more people lacing up their trainers and taking to the roads to #RunSwansea. Although, the Oscar winning actress Catherine Zeta-Jones won’t be pulling on a running vest when an expected 8,000 competitors
The World Half Marathon Championships that took Cardiff by storm last weekend have proven to be a fantastic precursor for the JCP Swansea Half Marathon taking place in less than three months. With Wales basking in the spotlight after hosting a hugely successful world-class sporting event, attention is turning to the third JCP Swansea Half
