A participant in Sunday's Cardiff Half Marathon has died, event organisers have confirmed. The race, one of the largest in the calendar, drew thousands to the Welsh capital and wound through the city's historic streets.
In a statement, a spokesperson for Run 4 Wales said: "We can confirm that a participant in this year’s event has sadly passed away." The statement added: "We’d like to acknowledge the event and hospital medical teams who reacted with great speed and professionalism. Our deepest sympathies go out to the runner’s family and friends."
No Further Details Released
In respect of the family’s wishes, no further details will be released. Runners and spectators on social media reported seeing at least one person receiving medical attention during the race.
The event has previously experienced tragedies, most recently in 2024 when father Stephen Jenkins, 37, died after collapsing at the finish line. Mr Jenkins suffered a cardiac arrest and, despite the best efforts of medical and emergency teams, died at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff.
Previous Race Tragedies
In 2019, runner Nicholas Beckley, 35, died after collapsing at the finish. A year earlier, Ben McDonald, 25, from Cardiff, and Dean Fletcher, 32, from Exeter, died after taking part in the race.
Last year's event saw a woman collapse and suffer a cardiac arrest on Ninian Park Road.
