Cardiff Half Marathon Race Brochure 2017 2017 | Page 2

Thank you . . . . . . to all the runners in the Cardiff University / Cardiff Half Marathon who have raised vital funds so that we can help save, change and enrich lives in Wales and beyond. Diolch . . . . . . i’r holl redwyr yn Hanner Marathon Prifysgol Caerdydd/ Caerdydd sy’n codi arian hanfodol er mwyn i ni allu helpu i achub, newid a chyfoethogi bywydau yng Nghymru a thu hwnt. WELCOME “ Cancer research theme lead at Cardiff University “ Professor John Chester Mae eich ymdrechion chi yn galluogi tîm ymchwil canser Prifysgol Caerdydd i gamu ymlaen at wella dulliau diagnosis a thriniaethau i gleifion â chanser. YOU’RE LIVE ON THE BBC! Shout About It! Welcome Page 4–5 Visit Cardiff Page 7 Travel Advice Page 7 Keep up-to-date and share your stories, photos and race day experiences with us via social media and our new race app! RACE WEEKEND Your efforts are enabling Cardiff University’s cancer research team to make further strides towards improved diagnosis and treatment for the benefit of cancer patients. “ CONTENTS SMILE Race Day Information Page 9–11 Start and Venue Maps Page 12–13 facebook.com/ cardiffhalf @cardiffhalf #CARDIFFHALF #RUNTHEDIFF WHAT’S GOING ON Runners’ Village Page 16–17 Corporate Challenge Page 18 Cardiff Half 100 Club Page 20 Cardiff University Festival of Running (Sat 30th Sep) Page 21–23 Elite Race Page 24 Record Breakers Page 25 Your Next Challenge Page 26-27 ROUTE MAP Page 28–29 Tell all your friends and family to keep an eagle-eye on BBC Wales where the whole race will be live! @cardiffhalf www.cardiffhalfmarathon.co.uk Download Our Race App With our official Live Tracker App you can inspect the route pre-race, find out where to watch the race, and track participants on race day with full Google Maps functionality. Find out more and download at: cardiffhalfmarathon.co.uk/app “ Yr Athro John Chester Arweinydd thema ymchwil canser ym Mhrifysgol Caerdydd You too can support Cardiff University’s life-changing research into neuroscience and mental health, or cancer. www.cardiff.ac.uk/donate www.justgiving.com/cardiff-university Gallwch chi hefyd gefnogi ymchwil sy’n newid bywydau pobl gan Brifysgol Caerdydd ym maes niwrowyddoniaeth, iechyd meddwl, neu ganser. www.cardiff.ac.uk/cy/donate www.justgiving.com/cardiff-university Run 4 Wales Ltd Pod 1, Capital Retail Park, Cardiff CF11 8EG [email protected] Directors: Nigel Roberts, Rob Cole, Carol Anthony, Gary Veale, David Cobner CEO: Matt Newman About Run 4 Wales The Cardiff University/Cardiff Half Marathon is organised by Run 4 Wales, a not-for-profit social enterprise and charitable trust that deliveres a series of high-profile elite and mass participation sporting events in Wales. OFFICIAL RACE BROCHURE 3