Run 4 Wales events
Run 4 Wales are running a host of races across South Wales this year, whether you're cheering from the sidelines or taking part, we’re here to get you to the action and home again, safely.
Upcoming events:
Newport Marathon / Half Marathon / 10k
Sunday 19 April 2026
Barry Island 10k
Sunday 17 May 2026
Cardiff 10k
Sunday 06 September 2026
Cardiff Half Marathon
Sunday 04 October 2026
What are we doing?
Trains are expected to be very busy on the above dates, so we’re adding more capacity and additional services where possible. We’re working closely with Run 4 Wales to help you travel easily and sustainably. Full details will be confirmed soon. Please check back here for updates.
Cardiff Half Marathon
We’ll be adding additional services and capacity on the following routes:
- Treherbert, Aberdare, Merthyr and Pontypridd
- Coryton
- Rhymney
- Bargoed
- Caerphilly
- Barry Island
- Bridgend
- Maesteg
- Swansea
- Carmarthen
- Penarth
- Ebbw Vale
- Newport
- Hereford
- Abergavenny
- Gloucester
Post-event
| Buy Before You BoardYou must buy your ticket before getting on the train. To save time later, buy a return ticket on your way in. You can also buy your ticket on the TfW app or website tfw.wales. Revenue Protection Inspectors will be doing ticket checks before and after the event. |
| Public safetyAnyone under the influence of alcohol who is considered a threat to their own or public safety will be refused travel. |
| Anyone who uses abusive language or threatening behaviour towards our customers or colleagues will also be refused travel. |
Keeping our customers safe during events
Major events can result in more people than usual using our services. We’ll take extra steps to keep our customers travelling safely and reliably.
