How to get into the Cardiff Half Marathon 2027.

Ways in

There are 7 ways into the Cardiff Half Marathon, each with what it involves and, where we have it, the organizer's own detail.

1. 01

   First come, first served

   Entry opens on a set date and closes when the field is full.

   At this race: Wheelchair users and those with disabilities or any other health issues can register via the standard registration forms on the event website.

2. 02

   Ballot

   Apply while the ballot is open. Places are then drawn at random from everyone who applied, and those drawn are invited to pay the entry fee.

   At this race: Enter the Ballot for a place; runners who are unsuccessful in the Ballot can take a space reserved via the official charities.

   Organizer's details
3. 03

   Qualifying time

   Run a time under the race's standard for your age and gender within the qualifying window, then apply with proof. At popular races, meeting the time doesn't always guarantee a place.

   At this race: Elite Entry

   Organizer's details
4. 04

   Club membership

   Places set aside for members of a club or running organization, sometimes for completing a set number of its races.

   At this race: Skip the Ballot – Welsh Athletics Entry (1,500 available – sold out)

5. 05

   Charity place

   Take a place from a partner charity and commit to raising a minimum amount for it. Charities usually ask you to apply and choose their runners.

   At this race: Run for one of over 100 official charities; many have free or discounted rate spaces available, contact the charity for details.

   Organizer's details
6. 06

   Tour operator package

   Buy a travel package (usually hotel plus race entry) from an official tour operator. It costs more than entering yourself, but the place is guaranteed.

   At this race: Book your race entry as part of a tour; packages can include travel, accommodation and additional activities.

   Organizer's details
7. 07

   Other

   Another route the organizer offers.

   At this race: Enter Now / Enter For 2027

   Organizer's details

Ballot dates

The ballot for the 2027 race, as the organizer announced it.

1. Ballot opens

   22 Oct 2026

2. Ballot closes

   TBA

3. Draw

   22 Oct 2026

4. Results

   22 Oct 2026

Good for Age and qualifying

Elite Entry

We don't have this race's standards yet; the official site lists them.

Charity places and tours

Both are guaranteed places. A charity place asks you to raise a minimum amount; a tour package bundles entry with travel and a hotel.

FAQ

When does the Cardiff Half Marathon ballot open?

The ballot for the 2027 race opened on 22 Oct 2026. Results went out on 22 Oct 2026. Dates for the 2028 ballot haven't been announced yet.

Can I get into the Cardiff Half Marathon without the ballot?

Yes. Besides the ballot there are 6 other ways in. First come, first served: Wheelchair users and those with disabilities or any other health issues can register via the standard registration forms on the event website. Qualifying time: Elite Entry. Club membership: Skip the Ballot – Welsh Athletics Entry (1,500 available – sold out). Charity place: Run for one of over 100 official charities; many have free or discounted rate spaces available, contact the charity for details. Tour operator package: Book your race entry as part of a tour; packages can include travel, accommodation and additional activities. Other: Enter Now / Enter For 2027.

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