Welsh Athletics and Front Runner Events are proud to announce that the second Masters Road International of 2025 will be hosted at the Swansea University Swansea Half Marathon on 8 June 2025. Over 300 Masters athletes from Wales and England will compete alongside the masses at the Swansea Half Marathon – one of the UK’s top half marathon events.
The Masters International programme started in July 2022, since then it has grown significantly with eleven events being held over distances from 5km to marathon. The majority of the internationals to date have taken place in England so the Masters Advisory Group, which oversees the masters programme in Wales, is delighted to confirm that it will be held at the Swansea Half Marathon for the next 3 years, signifying a major step forward in Wales.
Bernie Jones, Welsh Masters Advisory Group Chair said:
“Since July 2022 over 300 different athletes, ranging from 35 to 75 years of age, have represented Wales at Master Internationals, with the level of competition increasing year on year.”
Tash Smith, Race Director at Front Runner Events added:
“We are delighted to have the Masters Championships form part of the 2025 edition at Swansea. It will be great to welcome runners from across the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland to race across our fantastic city and running the beautiful course.”
Master International Opportunities in 2025 include:
- 5km - Location TBC, May 2025
- 10km- Great North 10km (Newcastle), 6 July 2025
- Half Marathon - Swansea University Swansea Half Marathon, 8 June 2025
- Marathon -TBC, Autumn 2025
- Trail Half Marathon - Forest of Dean, 29 September 2025
Expressions of interest from all athletes wishing to represent Wales at Masters Level in any of the above events can be made to Welsh Athletics HERE. To learn more about the Masters Programme click HERE.
For further information about the Swansea University Swansea Half Marathon, route and course records go to: https://www.swanseahalfmarathon.co.uk