A runner has died while taking part in Sunday's Cardiff Half Marathon, organisers have confirmed. Thousands of runners took part in the event, one of the biggest in the calendar, which runs through the Welsh capital's historic streets.
Organisers confirm death
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. 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. 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.
Previous tragedies at the event
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.
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.
