The Wales Half Marathon Sunday, June 29, 2025
Rules

Rules for the Weekend

IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY AS A COMPETITOR TO KNOW ALL THE RULES. IGNORANCE IS NO DEFENCE.

  • It is your responsibility as a competitor to know and correctly complete the full course.
  • Foul and abusive language is not permitted and the failure to follow a marshals instructions, the police or referee will lead to disqualification. Marshals are volunteers who help with the running of the event that you are taking part in. Please respect them and thank them for their efforts.
  • No outside assistance is allowed at any time.
  • Please do not use mobile phones or listening devices that may impair your hearing or concentration in any way on the course (including transition) as this will lead to disqualification. When racing you need to be aware of other competitors and the general public (both on foot and live traffic).
  • You will also need to keep your chest covered at all times on the run, no matter how hot it is.
  • Event numbers must be worn on the front for the run. They must be clearly visible at all times. They must not be altered or mutilated in any way, otherwise you will be penalised.
  • The course is comprehensively marshalled and signed with black arrows and fluorescent background. Remember the referee will always be willing to answer any questions you may have however his/her decision is final.
  • Should a time or penalty be queried after the event, this must be submitted within 24 hours of the race. A review panel will meet 48 hours after the event and all decisions will be final.
  • All decisions are final. The race director and race referee have the final say on all decisions and outcomes. For safety purposes the race director and race referee have the ability to implement and introduce laws and rules on the day.
  • Please make sure you are at the start line, 30 minutes prior to event start.
  • Marshals are only a reference.  It is your responsibility to check junctions and know the course.
  • If you are unable to complete the course, please report to an official with your timing chip.
  • If you decide last minute not to start the event, please report to an official with your timing chip.
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Out of interest which Activity Wales races are you doing??
Training
Out of interest which Activity Wales races are you doing??

Top Tip - Start with a sprint tri early in the season. Swansea is a good one to get your confidence up as the swim is in SA1 Dock which is a great environment as you don’t have to battle the seas tide and currents.

‘Plan some regular swim sets’
Training
‘Plan some regular swim sets’

It’s important to keep your threshold swimming going over during the ‘off’ season. Below you find two swim sessions which will help you going into the winter months. Try these twice a week and record your times. You can adjust the rest times and distances according to your ability. Feel free to reach out to the coaches at Heathwood swimming in Cardiff for extra help or any questions you may have regarding swim sets or drills.

‘It’s getting colder & the weather is changing’
Training
‘It’s getting colder & the weather is changing’

For most of us the open water swimming season is coming to an end or is basically over. In October the UK water temperature in the sea, lakes & reservoirs are dropping rapidly and where you were able to swim in 17 to 20 degrees its now more like 12 or 13oc.

  • Princes Gate
  • Erdinger
  • Torq
  • Coastal Cottages
  • Lets Do This
  • Hywel Dda