There was a great atmosphere in Swansea on Sunday as thousands descended on the city for the half marathon(Image: Mark Lewis)

Biggest ever Swansea Half Marathon pictures as fancy dress runners steal the show

by · Wales Online

The Swansea Half Marathon made its return on Sunday (June 7) offering runners a scenic and fast-paced coastal course through Wales’ second-largest city.

Thousands of runners took to the streets as competitors were welcomed to the city for a 12th year. Organisers said the 2026 edition was on course to be the biggest ever, with a record number of athletes registered.

Starting at 9am underneath the iconic Copper Bay Bridge, runners set of to enjoy five miles of stunning coastal views across Swansea Bay. Never miss a Swansea story by signing up to our newsletter here

The 13.1-mile route took runners past the historic Brangwyn Hall, Swansea Castle, before they headed along Mumbles Road towards Knab Rock where they took their final turn back on the Promenade toward Blackpill Lane and the finishing straight.

Hundreds of the participants took the opportunity to run for various causes, sporting tops from and raising money for charities such as Cancer Research Wales, Shelter Cymru, Morgan's Army Prostate Cymru, and Wales Air Ambulance.

As well as the race itself, there was live music and entertainment zones across the course, cheer stations from community groups and a family fun run.

“This event is about much more than 13.1 miles,” said Race Director Tash Smith of Front Runner Events. “The Mizuno Swansea Half Marathon has become a celebration of Swansea itself — the energy, the community spirit, the coastline and the incredible people who come together every year, to make race day unforgettable.”

Take a look at some photos from the day of the thousands of participants and spectators who came out in force in Swansea and see if you can spot yourself.

Thousands of people took to the streets of Swansea on Sunday to take part in the race(Image: Mark Lewis)
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As well as the runners themselves, there were also plenty of people out to support and cheer everyone on(Image: Mark Lewis)
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Winner of the men's half marathon Omer Ahmed getting the true winner's treatment after finishing in 1.03.42. Rose Harvey was the top placed woman with a time of 1.11.58(Image: Mark Lewis)
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As well as the half marathon, there were also family races to get involved in(Image: Mark Lewis)
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