Run 4 Wales Ltd (R4W) is delighted to announce that it has acquired Always Aim High Events Ltd in a move that sees the mass-participation event organisers join forces across Wales. The partnership brings together two leaders in the Welsh sporting industry with a shared commitment to deliver world-class events that give back to their
Entries are now open for runners to take part in the 2026 ABP Newport Marathon Festival – and hundreds have already signed up for next year. A record-breaking number of runners took part in the 2025 edition last weekend, with thousands of runners taking over the city’s streets. The date has been set for
It was a record breaking 2025 ABP Newport Marathon Festival this weekend as thousands of runners took over the city’s streets. It was the biggest event yet with 10,000 people signed up to take part in the weekend festivities which included a marathon, half marathon, 10K and junior races, and new course records were set
When you’ve signed up to a race and begin a new training plan, you’ll soon be clocking up the miles, so it’ll come as no surprise that your running shoes will be excessively used. Your running shoes are one of the most important pieces of kit that you’ll own as a runner, so it’s important
Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th March saw thousands of runners turn out for the 2025 GetPRO Bath Half, one of the largest running events in the South West, which has been welcoming runners to the city since 1982. Many were running to raise money for good causes, to achieve personal goals or to secure a
Many of us give our homes a spring clean but have you ever thought about doing the same for your running kit? Now is a great time to organise, declutter and deep clean your running gear ready for race season. Going through what you have already will help you make more sustainable choices going forward,
Welsh climate projects are being encouraged to apply for funding from the Run 4 Wales Climate Action Fund. Funding is available for groups and projects who are working on the nature and climate emergencies in Wales. Run 4 Wales’ Climate Action Fund aims to balance the impact that hosting major events has on the environment.
The Cardiff Half Marathon has won Best Event at the 2025 Cardiff Life Awards. The team who were up against other events in the city including Cardiff Cabaret Club, Christmas at Bute Park, Def Fflur Productions, InfoTeam International, OTID Entertainment (Afrowales) and PowHerful Sisterhood Cardiff, were ecstatic to take home the top prize at the
This International Women’s Day, we’re joining with like-minded social enterprises across Wales to celebrate incredible women. Social enterprises are creating opportunities for women and girls, prioritising wellbeing, finding and sharing opportunities, and empowering women through myriad ways. Women face systemic barriers that impact their wellbeing, professional and personal lives, and threaten equality. From unpaid labour
Brecon Carreg has been announced as the new headline sponsor of the Porthcawl 10K, in what is looking to be its biggest race yet. The water company is no stranger to running events. It has been a long-standing partner of Run 4 Wales sponsoring the CDF 10K in September and ensuring runners are kept hydrated
