The Wales Marathon Sunday, June 28, 2026
Event Info

The Wales Marathon Information

The Wales Marathon

Date: Sunday, June 28, 2026

Location: Pembrokeshire – Tenby

Medal Events: Marathon

Competitors: 3000

Format: The Wales Marathon can be entered by anyone who feels they are capable of competing*. There is gender separation, so men and women compete for first place in their respective category. *Athletes with a registered disability will need to contact the race office to discuss whether the race is suitable and safe to enter ***The Below times are provisional and will be updated nearer the time****

Event Itinerary

To work out where you need to be and when, simply check out our itinerary of events below.

  • Thursday 25th June 2026

    • 3pm - 8pm
      Registration Open
      Salterns Car Park, Tenby
    • 3pm - 8pm
      LCW Expo Discount Day
      Salterns Car Park, Tenby

  • Friday 26th June 2026

    • 9am - 6pm
      Registration Open
      Salterns Car Park, Tenby
    • 3pm - 5.30pm
      Swim Priority at Registration
      Salterns Car Park, Tenby
    • 10am - 6pm
      LCW Expo
      Salterns Car Park, Tenby

  • Saturday 27th June 2026

    • 5:00am - 5:00pm
      Registration Open
      Salterns Car Park, Tenby
    • 5am - 9am
      Sportive Priority for Registration
      Salterns Car Park, Tenby
    • 9am - 5pm
      LCW Expo
      Salterns Car Park, Tenby

  • Sunday 28th June 2026

    • 7am - 9am
      Registration Open
      Salterns Car Park, Tenby
    • 9:45
      The Wales Marathon Race Briefing
      Salterns Car Park, Tenby
    • 10am
      The Wales Marathon Start
      Salterns Car Park, Tenby
    • 12pm - 5pm
      Sports Massage
      Salterns Car Park
    • 1pm
      Marathon Halfway Cut Off Point
      Main Street, Pembroke
    • 4.00pm
      Overall Cut Off for all distances
      Salterns Car Park
    • 4pm
      Run Trophy Presentations
      Salterns Car Park
    • 5:30pm - 9.30pm
      Entertainment on Stage
      Main Stage, Salterns Car Park
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