Elite Entry
Elite Entry Criteria – Swansea Half Marathon
Are you a top-level athlete looking to compete at one of the UK’s most scenic and fast half marathons? The Swansea Half Marathon Elite Entry program welcomes competitive runners who meet our qualifying standards and are ready to race for top prizes.
Elite Entry Requirements
To qualify for elite entry into the Swansea Half Marathon, athletes must meet the following time standards, verified via Power of 10 or RunBritain Rankings:
SWANSEA
HALF MARATHON
Female
Sub 80 minutes
Male
Sub 70 minutes
Swansea Half Marathon Prize Money
We are proud to offer a competitive prize purse for elite athletes and wheelchair participants:
| £750 Award to 1st Male and Female | £750 Award to 1st Wheelchair Athlete |
| £500 Award to 2nd Male and Female | £500 Award to 2nd Wheelchair Athlete |
| £250 Award to 3rd Male and Female | £250 Award to 3rd Wheelchair Athlete |
How to Apply for Elite Entry
To request elite entry, please email [email protected] with your full name, date of birth, recent race performances, and a link to your profile on Power of 10 or RunBritain.
Please note:
Elite places are limited. The Race Director’s decision is final regarding inclusion and allocation of elite entries.
WALL OF FAME
half marathon
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2014
Mathew Wells – 1.14.38
Hannah Oldroyd – 1.23.21
Team – Bridgend AC
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2015
Dewi Griffiths – 1.06.48
Emma Wookey – 1.17.50
Team – Swansea Harriers
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2016
Dewi Griffiths – 1.05.38
Hannah Walker – 1.14.31
Richie Powell – 1.01.27
(Wheelchair)
Team – Swansea Harriers
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2017
Dewi Griffiths – 1.04.48
Claire Gibbons-McCarthy – 1.14.34
Eddie Clampin – 2.18.59
(Wheelchair)
Team – Swansea Harriers
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2018
Matt Clowes – 1.04.43
Tracy Barlow – 1.13.50
Richie Powell – 1.02.02
(Wheelchair)
Team – Swansea Harriers
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2019
Matt Clowes – 1.05.49
Tracy Barlow – 1.15.39
Richie Powell – 1.05.03
(Wheelchair)
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2021
Samuel Goodchild – 1.09.28
Sonia Samuels – 1.14.09
Richie Powell – 1.00.54
(Wheelchair)
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2022
Omar Ahmed – 1:04:01
Natasha Cockram – 1:12:48
Richie Powell – 1:06:21
(Wheelchair)
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2023
Omar Ahmed – 1:02:53
Lucy Reid – 1:14:22
Richie Powell – 1:02:26
(Wheelchair)
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2024
Omar Ahmed – 01:03:02
Emily Marchant – 01:17:42
Josh Hickenbottom – 01:05:47
(Wheelchair)
