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Running Myths You Shouldn’t Believe!

There are many misconceptions and beliefs that runners often fall into the trap of believing. With thanks to our training partners at Realbuzz, we are sharing some of the common myths you should disregard. 1. You must stretch before a run. Stretching is generally not considered the best way to prepare for a run. Stretching

Jo’s Story – Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Every October, people come together around the world to show their support for those affected by breast cancer. This year, we wanted to share Jo’s story about her journey with breast cancer and how the team at Maggie’s have supported Jo and her family through this. “The hardest part of being diagnosed is that you

How to keep your running motivation this winter

It can sometimes be a challenge to motivate yourself to run during the winter months! However, there is no need to put an end to your training. Here are some tips to help motivate you through…  Ensure you have completed a thorough warm-up inside!!  Spend some extra time before your runs making sure you are

Swansea Half Marathon Announce Maggie’s Swansea as Charity Partner of the Year 2023

Front Runner Events, organisers of the Swansea Half Marathon are delighted to announce Maggie’s Swansea as their Charity of the Year for 2023, having worked together for the last six years. Tash Smith, Event Manager at Front Runner Events said: “We are absolutely thrilled to continue working with Maggie’s into 2023. The service Maggie’s offer

Category Winners Announced

There were incredible finishing times achieved at the JCP Swansea Half Marathon on Sunday (12 June 2022). Congratulations to those top finishers across all age categories! The top 3 are listed below followed by age category winners… FEMALE WINNERS Overall Position Name Guntime Chiptime Category Team / Club 11 Natasha Cockram 01:12:48 01:12:48 FSEN Micky

Thousands took part in Wales’ biggest Summer Half Marathon to #RunSwansea

The city welcomed visitors from all over the world as Wales’ favourite road race of the summer returned with a bang at the 8th edition of the JCP Swansea Half Marathon. The sun was shining, and conditions were near perfect for the 4,000 runners who took to the streets to #RunSwansea. Participants were able to

Everything You Need To Know Ahead Of Race Day

The city of Swansea will welcome athletes from all over the UK as they prepare to take on Wales’ biggest Summer half marathon event this weekend. The JCP Swansea Half Marathon will be taking place this Sunday (12th June) from Swansea Arena. The wheelchair race will start at 8.55 am before the main field of

Top British Elites Expected At The 2022 JCP Swansea Half Marathon

The Front Runner Events team are excited to welcome a wonderful field of elite athletes to the JCP Swansea Half Marathon this June. The eighth edition of the race will be hosted on Sunday 12th June 2022 and will mark the largest and most competitive field of stellar British athletes the event has ever seen.

Temporary Road Closures & Restrictions

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES / RESTRICTIONS JCP SWANSEA HALF MARATHON NOTICE 2022 The Swansea Half Marathon is to be held on Sunday 12th June 2022 and will require temporary road closures and traffic restrictions to accommodate the event. SCHEDULE 1: ROAD CLOSURE – SATURDAY 11th June SUNDAY 12th June 1800 – 1500HRS A4067 – Oystermouth Road

New Route Announced for the 2022 JCP Swansea Half Marathon

Organisers of the JCP Swansea Half Marathon have announced a route change for the 2022 edition of the race that takes place next month, on Sunday, 12th June. The route will see runners start outside the city’s newest iconic landmark at the Swansea Arena. This will allow for everyone to finish at the same point

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