Expected October 2027
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The 2026 Cardiff Half Junior is a family-friendly running event that kicks off the Cardiff Half Marathon weekend. Featuring multiple race distances for children of all ages and abilities, the event includes the Toddler Dash, Future Challengers 1-mile race, 2.4km Fun Run, and NSPCC Story Time activities. The event takes place in Cardiff's historic Civic Centre with entertainment, fancy dress, and a festive atmosphere.
Starts and finishes outside Cardiff City Hall
Takes place in Cardiff's historic Civic Centre
Family-friendly course in city centre location
Start / Finish
Outside Cardiff City Hall in Cathays Park
Outside Cardiff City Hall in Cathays Park
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Getting There
Race Day
What you get
Finisher medal
Chip timing
Toddler Dash: Mini CHM Junior race number and commemorative finishers sticker
Future Challengers: Awards for Under 11s, 13s, 15s and 17s
Fun Run: Chip timing and finisher's medal
On the day
Marshals on course
Before you enter
Other questions
Toddler Dash includes a mini race number and commemorative finishers sticker. Future Challengers includes chip timing and finisher's medal with awards for age categories. Fun Run includes chip timing and finisher's medal.
Yes, the Event Village will have lots of family friendly entertainment on offer for spectators.
The event description mentions 'fingers crossed for a bright blue sky' but no specific weather policy is provided on this page.
Entry fee
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Expected October 2027
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