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A Day To Remember As New Records Are Set!

Thousands of runners took to the streets of Swansea today for Wales’ biggest summer running festival as the Swansea University Swansea Half Marathon returned with another record-breaking year. Over 7,500 participants registered for the 2025 event, with athletes, fun-runners, and charity heroes coming together to experience the spectacular coastal route that sweeps “from the city to the sea.” This year also

Event Preview: Wales’ Biggest Summer Running Festival Returns This Sunday!

Get ready to lace up and cheer loud as Wales’ biggest summer running festival returns with more energy, excitement, and community spirit than ever before, this Sunday 8th June! Taking place in the vibrant coastal city of Swansea, this year’s festival features a triple-header of races: the Swansea University Swansea Half Marathon, the Front Runner 5 Miler, and the Freedom

The Importance of Looking After Your Feet as a Runner

As we celebrate National Feet Week, it’s the perfect time to give some extra love and care to the unsung heroes of running: your feet!  Your feet are the foundation of every stride you take, and whether you’re training for a race or just going for a jog, taking care of them is crucial for

Train smart this Summer!

Whether you’re out for the occasional run, training for an event or on race day, it’s important that you’re looking after yourself when running in the heat. Summer running can be a pleasant experience however, it is important to carry out appropriate safety measures as it can also be a dangerous experience if not you’ve not prepared yourself properly. 

Wales’ Biggest Summer Running Festival Returns in Just 100 Days!

The countdown is on! In just 100 days, Wales’ biggest summer running festival will return—bigger, better, and more exciting than ever! Taking place on Sunday, June 8, 2025, the festival will feature three thrilling events: the hugely popular Swansea University Swansea Half Marathon, the Front Runner City 5 Miler, and the Freedom Leisure Family Run. But that’s not all—this year’s event will also

Running for Love and Loss: Natasha’s Story

Meet Natasha, as she shares how running has become a powerful way for her battle grief and keep the memory of her niece alive. Next June, Natasha will be taking on the Swansea Half Marathon where she describes that every step she takes will be in honor of Lillie-Rae and the family she holds so

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY SWANSEA HALF MARATHON TO HOST MASTERS INTERNATIONAL

Welsh Athletics and Front Runner Events are proud to announce that the second Masters Road International of 2025 will be hosted at the Swansea University Swansea Half Marathon on 8 June 2025. Over 300 Masters athletes from Wales and England will compete alongside the masses at the Swansea Half Marathon – one of the UK’s top half marathon

Double Guinness World Record Achieved!

There’s no mistaking that Swansea Half Marathon is one of the fastest road races in the country, and there’s no better proof than records being broken year-on-year! This year, siblings; Isaac, Aidan & Eva took on the challenge not only to complete it together but to do it in the world’s fastest time! Re-wind back

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