Global sports giant ASICS have confirmed that they will continue supporting the JCP Swansea Half Marathon for a 4^th consecutive year. The sports brand has been associated with Swansea’s biggest road race, since its inaugural event in 2014.  ASICS have previously provided spot prizes to athletes on race day as well as supporting runners with their training through Q&A sessions, talks, and mobile app.

ASICS UK Marketing Manager, Cathy McGinnis, said:

 “ASICS is delighted to continue supporting the JCP Swansea Half Marathon. We are proud to be a part of a race that has quickly become a key event in the UK running calendar and are looking forward to supporting the runners in their journey to race day.”

Front Runner Events Managing Director, David Martin-Jewell, organiser of the JCP Swansea Half Marathon said:

“We are extremely pleased to continue our relationship with ASICS for the 4^th consecutive year. It demonstrates the success of what we have created with the Swansea Half that we are able to continue to attract and work with the worlds leading running brand. We are looking forward to continuing and building on our relationship with ASICS to bring additional benefits to our runners.”

The JCP Swansea Half Marathon takes place on Sunday 25^th June 2016 on fully closed roads and continues to be a firm favourite amongst the running community. 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 #RunSwansea.

The partnership for 2017 with ASICS will mean that prizes will be offered to category fields on race day, and anyone who has registered to take part in the JCP Swansea Half Marathon, will be entered to WIN a pair of ASICS trainers.  Anyone who has not yet entered can do so by visiting: www.swanseahalfmarathon.co.uk entry costs just £30 (plus BF).  When entering, don’t forget to like the Swansea Half and ASICS Facebook pages or follow us on Twitter @Swansea_HM or @AsicsUK

The competition will be open until the 31^st March and winners will be notified and publicised on social media following the closing date.  So don’t delay enter TODAY!