Cardiff Half Marathon
In short
The Cardiff Half Marathon is an annual long-distance running race held in the capital city of Wales every October.
In plain words
Thousands of people run 13.1 miles through the streets of Cardiff. It started in 2003 and has become one of the biggest running events in the country.
A simple example
A local runner joins hundreds of others to race from the city centre through various parks and streets to reach the finish line.
Why it matters
It promotes physical fitness and brings many visitors to the city. The event has grown significantly since it was first organised by the charity Barnardo's.
Easy to mix up
Do not confuse this with the full Cardiff Marathon, which was a separate event that ended after 2006.