Cardiff Half Marathon 2023 Highlights
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Record Participation: Approximately 30,000 runners participated in the 2023 Cardiff Half Marathon, making it a significant event in the athletics calendar.
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New Women’s Course Record: Kenya’s Joyciline Jepkosgei set a new women’s course record, finishing the race in 1:05:40, and became the first athlete to run under 65 minutes for a half marathon.
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Men’s Race Winner: The men’s race was won by Gideon Kiprotich from Kenya, who completed the course in 59:43.
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Wheelchair Race Victors: Poland’s Sam Kolek won the men’s wheelchair race, while Mel Nicholls took the women’s event.
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Scenic Route: The race, which covers 13.1 miles (21 km), started on Castle Street at 10:00 BST and included iconic landmarks like the Wales Millennium Centre and the Principality Stadium.
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High Demand: The marathon sold out quickly due to high demand, with entries having been done via a ballot system for the first time.
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Celebrity Participants: Celebrities including Wales football legend Aaron Ramsey and ex-Welsh rugby star Adam Jones took part, sharing their experiences and the support received from spectators along the course.
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SuperHalfs Series: The Cardiff Half is part of the SuperHalfs series—a collection of prestigious half marathons in cities like Lisbon, Prague, and Valencia, each challenging runners to complete all six races for a SuperMedal.
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Community Spirit: Participants expressed gratitude for the community support, with several recounting their positive experiences, highlighting the enthusiastic crowds and encouraging atmospheres.
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Transport Arrangements: Extra train services and increased capacity were organized to accommodate the influx of runners and spectators, with some parking facilities already sold out.
For anyone interested in future events, the ballot for the 2027 Cardiff Half Marathon is now open.
