Principality Cardiff Half Marathon sells out in 4 months

"Demand is always high for this event, but we’re delighted that this year our general entries have sold out so early. It’s our first year working with Let’s Do This and we’ve really benefited from the additional exposure generated from sitting on the LDT events directory" - Matt Newman, Run 4 Wales CEO

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General entries for the 2024 Principality Building Society Cardiff Half Marathon have now sold out, just four months after going on sale.

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After the 2024 event launched using Let’s Do This registration technology for the very first time back in October, this marks a second key milestone for the event - Day 1 sales also saw record numbers of runners secure their entry, with early bird entries selling out in just 3 hours. 

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It now means that the only way runners who have not yet entered are able to secure a spot for 2024 is through one of the event’s official charity partners, tour operators, via a Welsh Distance Double Ticket or a Team Challenge package.

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Founded in 2003, when just 1,500 runners took part, the Principality Cardiff Half has become one of Europe’s largest half marathons and is a part of the SuperHalfs – an international series of half marathons including races in Lisbon, Prague, Berlin, Copenhagen and Valencia.

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International runners have made up more than 10% of all entrants for this year and will be travelling to Cardiff from countries such as Spain, Germany, Denmark and Italy.

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Matt Newman, Chief Executive at Run 4 Wales, said: “The Principality Cardiff Half Marathon is a superb event and has become a staple race in thousands of runners’ calendars both at home and around the globe – we’re thrilled so many people have set their sights on completing the race this year.

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“Since we joined the SuperHalf Series we’re seeing so many more international runners take to the streets of Cardiff for the 13.1-mile distance, which is fantastic to see.

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“Demand is always high for this event, but we’re delighted that this year our general entries have sold out so early. It’s our first year working with Let’s Do This and we’ve really benefited from the additional exposure generated from sitting on the LDT events directory.

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“We can’t wait to welcome all these runners to the Principality Cardiff Half start-line on Sunday 6 October and cheer them around the course.”

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The race is extremely popular among those looking to run their first half, chase a PB or fundraise for charity. And with spectacular landmarks, live entertainment and supporter cheer points throughout the course, it certainly is a race to remember.

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27,500 spaces have been sold in total and while general entries are now sold out, runners can still enter via one of the event’s official charities, including Lead Charity NSPCC and Associate Charity Partners, Alzheimer’s Society, Cancer Research Wales and Mind, to fundraise for a fantastic cause

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Runners can also still purchase a Welsh Distance Double Ticket – to take part in both the ABP Newport Wales Marathon on 28 April and Principality Cardiff Half, and there are a limited number of spaces through international tour operators or for friends and colleagues looking to enter as part of the Team Challenge.