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  • Cardiff Half 2026

    Cardiff Half 2026

    Sign up to take part in Cardiff's iconic Half Marathon as part of #TeamHope Read more

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Running Events

Would you like to join #TeamHope for a race event in 2026

We have access to thousands of runs and challenges each year, thanks to the support of Run for Charity. This means we have the opportunity to do something amazing for the dogs at Hope Rescue as well a your own personal health goals.

We pre -reserve places in some of the most popular sell out race events, including the Cardiff Half Marathon. The 2026 Cardiff Half Marathon is a ballot only event, which means our places are in even more demand. So if it is on your list, please get in touch. You can also click on the event page below to find out more and sign up.

We will keep you up to date with some of the other most popular events, there are so many others to choose from. If any of the below are of interest or you have something else in mind, we can most likely secure you a place. All we ask in return is a contribution towards the registration fee and the commitment to set up and online giving page and raise funds for the dogs at Hope Rescue. Here are some dates for the diary, click on the event and you can register straight away:

Newport Full Marathon 19th April 2026

Newport Half Marathon 19th April 2026

Newport 10k 19th April 2026

Bristol 10k 10th May 2026

Bristol Half Marathon 10th May 2026

Barry 10k 17th May 2026

Inflatable 10k 27th June 2026

Porthcawl 10k 5th July 2026

Snowdonia Half Marathon 12th July 2026

Cardiff 10k 6th September 2026

Swindon Half Marathon 27th September 2026

If you have any further questions, would like to register for a running event as part of #teamhope or would like to let us what you are doing, please get in touch at [email protected] or call 01443 226659

Cardiff Half 2026

Cardiff Half 2026

Sign up to take part in Cardiff's iconic Half Marathon as part of #TeamHope Read more

Start: 4th October, 2026 at 10:00am

End: 4th October, 2026 at 3:00pm

Published: 5th October, 2025

Updated: 22nd May, 2026

Author: Cheryl George

Location: City Hall Cardiff (Event Village), Cardiff, CF10 3ND

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View the businesses that partner with us at Hope Rescue. Helping us be there for the dogs who need us most. Read more

Published: 27th January, 2024

Updated: 22nd May, 2026

Author: Stuart McCarthy-Thompson

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Published: 28th January, 2025

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Barking Mad August 2026

Barking Mad August 2026

We are returning the The Greyhound Inn Usk for our Barking Mad 2026 Dog Show and can't wait to see you. Read more

Start: 22nd August, 2026 at 11:00am

End: 22nd August, 2026 at 3:00pm

Published: 4th May, 2026

Author: Olivia Copner

Location: The Greyhound Inn and Hotel, Llantrissant Near Usk , Monmouthshire, NP15 1LE

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