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Winter Training Tips

With Winter just around the corner, organisers of Wales’ multi-award winning half marathon are ready to help runners get smart and fit for the colder months ahead. David Martin-Jewell, Race Director of the JCP Swansea Half Marathon says: “Winter training is an important part of being a runner and keeping up the required levels of fitness

Family & Organisers Combined Statement

Following the tragic event that took place at the JCP Swansea Half Marathon on Sunday 23rd June, whereby a young man was taken to hospital and later died, race organisers are now able to confirm with permission and close consultation with the family that the runner was indeed: Mr Wil Sern Ong, aged 21.  Mr

Front Runner Events Statement

At 12:17pm,  during Sunday’s JCP Swansea Half Marathon, a male runner collapsed at the 13 mile point of the event and received immediate medical attention from the St John Cymru Wales’ medics who were positioned at the location. The participant was treated at the scene and transferred to Morriston Hospital, where he later died. St John medics and

Statement

We are unable to release any further details at the present time as we are still working with all relevant authorities. The family have requested that we do not release any personal information and we need to honour and respect their privacy at this very difficult time. We will release more information in due course.

Statement

Statement: Swansea Half Marathon  With regret, we can confirm a participant has died at the JCP Swansea Half Marathon on Sunday 23rd June 2019. We are working closely with all emergency services into the circumstances of the incident. Our deepest condolences go to their family and friends at this time.

Honour The Half

Are you facing the challenge with Front Runner Events by signing up to run at one or all of our races? We want you to #BeYourBest as you hit the pavements in training and at our events. We want to help and educate our runners with some race day tips and compulsory rules. For 2019

Everything You Need to Know for the 2019 JCP Swansea Half Marathon

Runners, elite athletes, spectators and supporters will adorn the streets of Swansea next Sunday as the biggest race of the year stages its annual event for the City. With only a week to go until the JCP Swansea Half Marathon takes place; on Sunday 23rd June, the City will once again welcome visitors from all

Temporary Road Closures & Restrictions

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES AND RESTRICTIONS JCP SWANSEA HALF MARATHON NOTICE 2019   The JCP Swansea Half Marathon is to be held on Sunday 23rd June 2019 and will require temporary road closures and traffic restrictions to accommodate the event on Sunday 23rd June 2019. Schedule 1: Road Closures – Sunday 04-00hrs to 12:00hrs Francis Street

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