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Vote for us in the Running Awards 2016

Thank you to everyone who has voted for us in the 2016 Running Awards. For the Second Consecutive year the JCP Swansea Half Marathon is one of 12 races to be shortlisted for the Running Awards in the Half Marathon category. David Martin-Jewell, Race Director said “We have held 2 Swansea Half Marathons and both

World at their feet – As Race Bids For INTERNATIONAL Recognition

Ambitious plans for the JCP Swansea Half Marathon could see the rapidly growing race upgraded to international status by 2017. A third staging of Wales’ second biggest half marathon takes place on June 26, 2016 with organisers anticipating a record field of 8,000 runners, attracted by a scenic, flat course and promise of fast times.

How to keep on training during Winter – Top tips from our Race Ambassadors

Dewi Griffiths and Emma Wookey proved two of Wales’ top long distance athletes during the past 12 months but neither will be resting on their laurels in 2016. The New Year brings fresh challenges for both including the defence of their respective titles at the JCP Swansea Half Marathon title on June 26 when they

GRIFFITHS & WOOKEY ‘Honoured’ With Ambassador Accolades

Dewi Griffiths and Emma Wookey, men’s and women’s title winners at the 2015 JCP Swansea Half Marathon, are celebrating again after receiving New Year’s honours. Swansea Harrier Griffiths, 24, and 22-year-old Wookey of Lliswerry Runners have accepted invitations from Race Directors, David Martin-Jewell and Nick Francis, to become the rapidly growing event’s inaugural race ambassadors.

SiS announced as Official Sports Nutrition Partner for JCP Swansea Half Marathon

[vc_row type=”full_width_background” bg_position=”left top” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_color=”#ffffff” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left”][vc_column][vc_column_text] SiS announced as Official Sports Nutrition Partner for JCP Swansea Half Marathon   Organisers of the JCP Swansea Half Marathon have confirmed endurance sports nutrition pioneers Science in Sport (SiS) as the Official Sports Nutrition Partner for their 3rd race on Sunday 26th June 2016. SiS backs

TV Personality ‘Runs’ Seminar to Get Swansea Sprinting

The first RunSwansea seminar got off to a successful start with a number of runners, from beginners to seasoned professionals, turning up to hear from broadcaster and Director of Athletics at Cardiff Met, James Thie. The free event, held at The LC, focused on correct running technique, how to get started with running and key

#OneMileWednesday

#OneMileWednesday Its week 2 of #OneMileWednesday, join us and our runners and run a mile. If you are planning a run, add a mile. If you are new to running, simply run a mile. Grab your trainers and be a part of #OneMileWednesday Run before work Run during your lunch break Run between meetings Run

Swans Community Trust Partners with JCP Swansea Half Marathon

The Swans Community Trust is the latest charity to partner with the JCP Swansea Half Marathon 2016. The Trust, which is Swansea City AFC’s registered charity, has been announced as the race’s Community Charity partner for next year’s marathon. The race, held on 26 June, is also partnering with the likes of Cancer Research UK,

#OneMileWednesday

From today, the first Wednesday of November, we are introducing #OneMilewednesday. This very simple concept involves running a mile! Be it a mile more (for the experienced runners), or simply a mile for anyone who is new to running or limited by time. So, grab your trainers and be a part of #OneMileWednesday  

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