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. And you will see why when you watch their latest video that highlights this years record-breaking event, capturing everlasting memories for their runners, spectators and supporters alike. Not forgetting the breath-taking course that the runners just can’t wait to experience first hand…the panorama of Swansea Bay (that quite rightly sells itself) is one that should not be missed. Accompanying the video is the recently released soundtrack by Balsamo Deighton with Welsh artist Steve Balsamo and Rosalie Deighton demonstrating the raw talent right here in Wales.
In addition to the video being launched this week, the website which is the entry portal to sign up to the race has also been revamped making it even easier to enter next years race that takes place in just 9 months, on 25th June 2017. To check out the new website, sign up to take part or keep up with the latest news go to: www.swanseahalfmarathon.co.uk
Since the JCP Swansea Half Marathon began runners from all over the world have been lining up on the start line to raise money for charity, as the race itself offers a fantastic platform for charity fundraising. Today the organisers have announced that Joint Headline Charity Partners will be; Cancer Research UK, who have been involved since the inaugural race back in 2014, and Alzheimer’s Society, who have been a part of the race for the last two consecutive years.
David Martin-Jewell, Race Director said:
“We are thrilled to announce our continued partnership with these two fantastic charities that work tirelessly to research new developments in medical advancement and deliver key services to those that need it most. There are many people that are affected by these diseases so it is with great pleasure we have the opportunity to make a difference to fundraising locally for such great causes.
The JCP Swansea Half Marathon has become a firm fixture for fund-raising and I am proud to say that over £1 million pounds has been raised for charity since our inaugural race.”
If you would like to run for the above charities you can simply sign up online via the charity pages here: http://www.swanseahalfmarathon.co.uk/charities/ and pledge your fundraising goal. Any charities wishing to become affiliated with the JCP Swansea Half can contact the team behind race on 01792 277310 or email [email protected]
Further to the race’s charity structure, the team behind the JCP Swansea Half Marathon are pleased to confirm two new Official Race Partners who have joined the team; holiday homes specialist Home From Home based in Mumbles and Race-Nation, who provide the team’s digital race entry platform. The businesses join law firm; JCP solicitors, Matthews & Co Chartered Accounts and Brecon Carreg.
The JCP Swansea Half Marathon is a 13.1 mile race on fully closed roads that starts in Swansea city centre and takes in six miles of stunning coastline, idyllic marina, and iconic buildings on its course. Suitable to first timers, fun runners, elites and your everyday hero, this simply is a MUST do race for anyone thinking about running a half marathon.
