Thousands get set to run from the city to the sea at the 10th edition of the Swansea University Swansea Half Marathon

By Emma Martin-Jewell

The excitement is building as the city prepares to welcome athletes from all over the UK and further afield as Wales’ biggest Summer RUNFEST event returns this weekend. The Swansea University Swansea Half Marathon will return for its landmark 10th anniversary event on Sunday (9th June). Starting from outside Swansea Arena, underneath the iconic Copr Bay bridge. The elite wheelchair race will

How To #BeYourBest On Race Day

By Emma Martin-Jewell

Everyone wants to be the best version of themselves as they can, especially on race day. So we’ve put together some tactics and tips to help you through those 13.1 miles ahead of the Swansea University Swansea Half Marathon. The time has come for you to run your half marathon…You’ve done your training, tapering and

Temporary Road Closures & Restrictions

By Tash Smith

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES / RESTRICTIONS SWANSEA UNIVERSITY SWANSEA HALF MARATHON NOTICE 2024 The Swansea Half Marathon is to be held on Sunday 9th June 2024 and will require temporary road closures and traffic restrictions to accommodate the event. SCHEDULE 1: ROAD CLOSURES –SATURDAY 8th June – SUNDAY 9th June 2000 – 1500HRS A4067 – Oystermouth

Freedom Leisure Becomes Headline Sponsor of the Swansea Family Fun Run

By Emma Martin-Jewell

The leading fitness and leisure centres across Swansea will partner with Wales’ biggest Summer RUNFEST this June. Front Runner Events, the mass participation race organisers have announced Freedom Leisure will be the headline sponsor of the Swansea Family Fun Run for the next three years.  The fun run will take place on Sunday 9th June and

EasyFundraising – Free cashback for your chosen charity?

By Tash Smith

Great news – we’ve found a free and easy way for you to raise funds for your charity! Our exciting new partnership with easyfundraising will get you well on the way to reaching your challenge target.  easyfundraising in a nutshell easyfundraising is an online fundraising platform that lets you raise money for your charity through

Meet Our Race Ambassadors

By Emma Martin-Jewell

Meet our race ambassadors…Our Ambassador Team is made up of local runners and those who match our 5 basic principles which we believe demonstrates the correct approach to running and general fitness

10th Anniversary Medal Revealed!

By Emma Martin-Jewell

We are excited to reveal our 2024 medal for the upcoming Swansea University Swansea Half Marathon, which takes place on Sunday 9th June.

Only 100 Days until Wales celebrates its biggest Summer Running Festival!

By Emma Martin-Jewell

There are just 100 days to go until the return of Wales’ Biggest Summer Half Marathon event, which promises to be the best yet! The Swansea University Swansea Half Marathon will take place on Sunday 9th June 2024 and this year will be the 10th anniversary of the inaugural event. David Martin-Jewell founder and managing director of

Supporting Runners Since The Start!

By Emma Martin-Jewell

It takes a special type of person to put other runners before your own running ambitions and that is just what our racemakers do every year! They go above and beyond to ensure our runners’ safety and race day experience is the best it can be. They give countless hours of their time from attending

A track record to be proud of!

By Emma Martin-Jewell

Steve Conlan has a track record to be proud of as he joins the team of #EverPresent runners who make up the originals who lined the start line at the inaugural Swansea Half Marathon in 2014 and every year since! Originally from the North of England, Steve grew up in the Pennines, but has been

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