Cardiff Half Marathon Race Brochure 2017 | Page 8

CARDIFF HALF MARATHON WELCOME CLUB 100 The 100 club returns to inspire running participation in Wales! Launched in 2015, the 100 Club is part of race organisers Run 4 Wales’ commitment to use Wales’ biggest and best mass participation event to help improve the health and wellbeing of the nation. In conjunction with Welsh Athletics and the new social running programme Run Wales, 100 places worth a total of £3,700 have been given away to people who are new to the sport and have never taken part in a half marathon before. Gareth Thomas commented: “Last year’s BBC Wales series was one of the best things I have ever done in my life, I gained as much from it as the women taking part. “When I was asked to come back again, this time with 100 people, I must admit