Following the success of the JCP Swansea Half Marathon in the UK Running Awards in 2016 and 2017, winning silver and gold awards respectively, the Front Runner Events Team were delighted to have not only one, but two of their races shortlisted at the 2018 UK Running Awards.

The JCP Swansea Half Marathon was shortlisted in the Best Half Marathon, greater than 5000 participants category and the Llanelli Half Marathon was shortlisted in the Best Half Marathon, fewer than 5000 participants category.

The Front Runner Event team were delighted to be awarded double Gold for both the JCP Swansea Half Marathon and the Llanelli Half Marathon after receiving the most votes by runners at the only independent awards ceremony that celebrates the best of running and its culture.

The event took place at Indigo in the O2 on Thursday (19^th April) where David Martin-Jewell, Managing Director and Tash Smith, Senior Event Coordinator were presented with the trophies from Mike Bushell and Rachel Stringer, in front of a room full of A-list names from the running and sports industry, making the award the most sought after and coveted amongst races across the UK.

David said: “I am absolutely delighted to have won Gold in both Half Marathon categories, we joked about this in the office before the ceremony, but we didn’t actually expect it to happen, it is amazing. This is an extraordinary achievement and we are all thrilled to be recognised in this way by our runners. Our team (staff/volunteers/partners and contractors) plays a huge role in bringing the events together and delivering a successful race weekend, so it is wonderful that we are able to receive and share these awards with them. Everyone at Front Runner Events would like to thank those who voted and we now look to build on the standards that we have set and our runners expect.”

The JCP Swansea Half Marathon takes place in only 9 weeks on Sunday 24^th June 2018 on fully closed road. The flat, fast course is perfect for beginners, first time half marathon runners and charity runners, whilst also attracting a large elite field from Wales and beyond to #Run5wansea. Race entries are open and public places cost only £33 for affiliated athletes and £35 for non-affiliated runners, which includes a fully marshalled course on closed roads, bespoke medal, technical t-shirt, on route entertainment, post massage and goody bag for all finishers. A total of 8,000 places are available with 85% of spaces already taken, there is no better time to register your place than now.

Go to www.swanseahalfmarathon.co.uk for further race details and to sign up, like the Facebook page www.facebook.com/SwanseaHalf and follow @Swansea_HM #Run5wansea #FromTheCityToTheSea on Twitter and @swanseahalfmarathon on Instagram to keep up to date with all the latest news about the JCP Swansea Half Marathon.

The Llanelli Half Marathon 2019 takes place in February and entries are open now. Go to www.llanellihalf.co.uk for further race details and sign up, like the Facebook page www.facebook.com/LlanelliHalf and follow @LlanelliHalf #RunElli on Twitter and @llanellihalfmarathon on Instagram to keep up to date with all latest news about the Llanelli Half Marathon.