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PACERTRIP CITY EDITIONGB / RACE GUIDE

Wales Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Tenby
GB

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Race date in 271 days: Jul 4, 2027 Sun
City · Distance: Tenby · 42.195km · 21.1km · 10km +1 more events
Entry fee: Fee TBDVaries by event and entry period
Status: OpenSee how to enter ↗

Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 6, 2026

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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

It will take place on July 4, 2027, in Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, Wales.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 2

Dave PhillipsRan in 2016 · Finish time 6 hrs 20 mins

“So job done even though it was my slowest marathon in 469 finishes.”

The runner completed Wales Marathon with an arm immobilized after an earlier race injury, walking several sections. They crossed Pembrokeshire's steep coastal hills to finish at Tenby's Tudor Square.

Read the original on Massey Ferguson Runners Club

That Running Guy! - Trying to TriFinish time 4:36

“I finished injured but happy.”

Knee and hamstring pain led the runner to walk hills and adjust their pace at Wales Marathon. Back in Tenby, they gave the final stretch their all and were happy to finish despite injury.

Read the original on That Running Guy! - Trying to Tri

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Finisher vlog

Andy Fuller-Lewis · Finisher vlog

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

We'll fill this in once the official entry rules are out.

Official race website Entry options

From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

The 42.195km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Time limitFull 6 hours

City center · not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet. The map shows the host city.

START

Tenby

Tenby–Pembroke–Lamphey–Freshwater East–Manorbier–Tenby (closed-road loop)

The Wales Marathon takes place in the harbour town of Tenby, located within Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.

It is known as the only marathon in Wales held with full road closures.

The race is the closing event of the three-day multisport festival Long Course Weekend Wales, and recently welcomed Cryocube as its new title sponsor.

Course starts at Salterns Car Park in Tenby, passes through Pembroke and Lamphey,

continues via Freshwater East and Manorbier, and then returns to Tenby on a loop course.

The red carpet laid out at finish is regarded as one of the event’s signature scenes.

The experience of running on fully closed coastal roads,

combined with the spectacular finish that brings the festival to a close, is said to create a “world-famous” finish.

Typical race-season temperature: around 16°C (61°F): Short sleeves — hydrate for the warmth
Aid stations: every 5 miles

Participant benefits

Timing chip

Finisher medal

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

Tenby railway station

Tenby train station is about a 5-minute walk to the start area (Tudor Square/town center);

the marathon start itself is at Salterns Car Park, Tenby, also within easy walking distance of the station.

(An unofficial secondary listing mentioned '28 June 2026' for a prior year's edition, but the official activitywalesevents.com page directly confirms 4 July 2027 for the race in question.)

Getting to the finish

Tenby railway station

All distances (marathon, half, 10K, 5K) finish in Tenby town center on the well-known 'red carpet' finish line, walkable from the train station.

More details

Yes — official shuttle coaches run from Tenby to the half-marathon and 10K start areas (with additional parking/shuttle hubs at Pembroke and Manorbier);

a sweep bus is also available to bring back runners who fall behind cut-off pace.

Source · checked Aug 23, 2026

READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

The 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon are held together.

As of 2026, Entry fee was reported to cost approximately £25 for the 5K, £30 for the 10K, £45 for the half marathon, and £60 for the marathon.

The marathon time limit is six hours, with aid and refreshment stations set up at five-mile intervals along course.

Long Course Weekend runs over three days: swimming on Friday, cycling on Saturday (112, 80, 40, or 20 miles), and running on Sunday (5K to marathon).

Even if you are taking part only in the marathon, check the full event schedule and book accommodation well in advance.

As roads are fully closed along the route, walking or using the shuttle is recommended over public transport.

Times are local to Tenby. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels that make race morning easy

7 places

Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

Ivy Bank Guest House, Tenby

GuestHouse · 47m

9.6/10(178)

View on Booking.com

Weybourne Guest House

GuestHouse · 30m

9.5/10(245)

View on Booking.com

Flat 1 Flint House Tenby - 2 bedroom - garden - dog friendly

Accommodation · 131m

8.9/10(58)

View on Booking.com

Hilton Snug

Accommodation · 85m

8.5/10(21)

View on Booking.com

Gwylan Apartment

Accommodation · 84m

7.6/10(13)

View on Booking.com

2 Bed in Tenby oc-w28987

Accommodation · 25m

9.1/10(8)

View on Booking.com

3 Bed in Tenby oc-m29588

Accommodation · 31m

8.3/10(8)

View on Booking.com

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Time for you, before and after the finish

7 experiences

Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

SIT-DOWN TOURS1CARB LOADING1FAMILY PASS1TRAIL & OUTDOOR1CITY TOURS3

Golden Gower Coast & Mumbles Day Tour

Golden Gower Coast · Maritime Museum · Mumbles Coach Day Tour · ₩188,497

View on GetYourGuide

Guided Welsh Food Walking Tour

Traditional Welsh Cuisine Walking Tour · ₩99,958

View on GetYourGuide

Cardiff in a Day: Castle & National Museum Tour

Cardiff Castle + National Museum of Wales Guided Tour · ₩161,643

View on GetYourGuide

Brecon Beacons Waterfall Hike (Guided)

Guided hike to 4 waterfalls in Brecon Beacons National Park · ₩245,320

View on GetYourGuide

Cardiff Gower Peninsula Cliffs Scenic Day Tour

₩140,381

View on Klook

Full-Day Tour from Cardiff to the Cliffs, Bays & Castles of South Wales

₩140,381

View on Klook

Gavin & Stacey Filming Locations Tour in Barry

₩58,535

View on Klook

Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on map Seeing Tenby with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
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Tenby runners' room

FAQ

When does Wales Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sun, July 4, 2027 in Tenby, United Kingdom.

How much is the Wales Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K 2027 entry fee?

From £60, depending on the event and registration period.

What is the time limit for Wales Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K 2027?

Full 6 hours.

What distances does Wales Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K 2027 offer?

Marathon · Half · 10K · 5K.

Where does Wales Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K 2027 start?

Salterns Car Park, Tenby.

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Wales Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

About Wales Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K — what makes it special

A day you'll remember,long past the finish line.

The road to your own record

When the city cheers

The trip that follows the run