South Wales - Lest We Forget

South Wales - Lest We Forget - 2026

South Wales - Lest We Forget is a timed running event on Saturday 14 November 2026 in Cardiff Bay, using a 5.3 km (3.28 mile) out and back lap. Participants may complete as many laps as they wish within a 7 hour time limit; the minimum distance is one lap, 3.28 miles. The course is predominantly tarmac or pavement with one short section on a wooden boardwalk and has 23 m elevation gain or loss per lap.

The route passes prominent Cardiff Bay buildings including the Norwegian Church, the Barrage Control Centre, the Senedd, the Pierhead Building, the Wales Millennium Centre and the Torchwood Tower. The event is classed as a Road for 100 Marathon Club purposes and holds an AUKCM course accuracy certificate 25/504. A race license has been applied for with Welsh Athletics.

Entry prices listed include affiliated entry at £33 and unaffiliated entry at £35, with a trial no medal entry option from £20. The organiser provides on-course support, an aid station, same-day results, athlete profiles, Phoenix World, digital BIBs and digital finishers certificates. The event operates flexible rock up and run start times and can consider special start time requests depending on planned distance. Car parking is available at The Lock Keepers Cottage car park CF10 4PA with What3Words ///give.fails.nobody; parking on Harbour Drive is limited to 3 hours. Age related distance restrictions apply for participants aged 20 or under under UK Athletics rules. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.