Not Half: Runners Rushing To Sign-Up For Swansea Race

Places in the JCP Swansea Half Marathon are literally flying out the door as the countdown to close registration begins.

With just one week until entry to #RunSwansea closes before midnight on May 18th,  runners are rushing to make sure they don’t miss the cut-off.

The event, which has become well recognised for being Wales’ biggest summer half marathon, takes place on Sunday, June 23rd.

The route promises to be as impressive as ever, with the start line being held at the iconic Brangwyn Hall at the NEW revised time of 10am.  That will allow runners travelling from further afield to arrive in plenty of time to take part.

The course takes runners through the city centre, offering them some spectacular scenery of the sweeping Swansea Bay and city highlights of Swansea Marina and the city’s museums.

David Martin-Jewell,  director of Front Runner Events, said: “Last week was our biggest number of entries to the JCP Swansea Half Marathon in its history.

“I think that the television coverage we received in 2018 had a big impact on the entrants nationwide this year.

“I also believe that the growth is a correlation on the general uptake on people wanting to improve their health wellbeing.

“It gives me great pleasure knowing that our event is able to act as a catalyst for many wanting to make positive changes in their lives, and provide a platform for some fantastic charity fundraising.

“We look forward to welcoming all our runners to the sixth edition of the JCP Swansea Half Marathon.”

The fast, flat, course, well-known for its PB potential, attracts fantastic crowd support, great entertainment on route, and beautiful scenery…it’s no wonder this gem of a race has a string of awards to its name!

Along with a field of seasoned athletes, first timers, charity fundraisers and family fun runners, it’s sure to inspire a momentous finish outside Wales’ oldest Museum.

Almost 6,500 registered runners took part in 2018, of all ages and abilities, along with a good number of family fun runners who were able to take part and follow in the footsteps of their loved ones.

If running a half marathon is not your thing there’s a fun run for all the family of around 2km!

To snap up your half marathon place before entries close go to: www.swanseahalfmarathon.co.uk and reserve your place today!

General entries cost £40 or £38 (plus booking fee) for affiliate entry, and runners will receive a medal, t-shirt, goods bag, water and gel stations on a  well-marshalled course.

Entry for the fun run is  £10 (plus booking fee) per person, every entrant will get a medal, goody bag and water.

Anyone wishing to take part in the family dash can also enter here: www.swanseahalfmarathon.co.uk

To find out more information on both races, stay up to date with all the latest news, visit the website or like the Facebook page www.facebook.com/SwanseaHalf and follow @Swansea_HM #RunSwansea #BeYourBest on Twitter.