MORE than 30,000 people, including many from Ceredigion, registered across the weekend for the 2026 Cardiff Half Marathon, making it another landmark occasion for one of Wales' biggest sporting events.

Organisers hailed the 23rd edition as a record-breaking success, with the highest number of international runners ever taking part and a new women's course record set on the streets of the Welsh capital.

Athletes, charity fundraisers and first-time runners joined experienced competitors on the 13.1-mile route, which took in some of Cardiff's most recognisable landmarks, including Cardiff Castle, the Principality Stadium, Cardiff Bay Barrage and the Wales Millennium Centre.

In the elite races, Kenya's Gideon Kiprotich claimed victory in the men's event in 59 minutes 34 seconds, while fellow Kenyan Joyciline Jepkosgei won the women's race in 1:05:40, breaking a course record that had stood since 2017.

The wheelchair races were won by Poland's Sam Kolek, who clocked 53:05, and Britain's Mel Nicholls, who crossed the line in 1:07:04.

There was also success for Welsh athletes. Natasha Wilson secured the women's Welsh Half Marathon Championship title, while half-marathon debutant Lloyd Sheppard-Brown added the men's Welsh title to his recent Cardiff 10K success.

Beyond the racing, the event's impact is perhaps measured most clearly through its fundraising efforts.

Organisers Run 4 Wales describe the race as Wales' largest mass-participation and multi-charity fundraising event, with more than £4 million raised for good causes each year.

Thousands of runners took part on Sunday in support of charities and personal causes, continuing a tradition that has helped generate millions of pounds for organisations across Wales and beyond.