Sarn Helen at Cardiff Half Marathon

Sarn Helen runners enjoyed a memorable day at the Cardiff Half Marathon, with a host of personal bests and outstanding performances in the Welsh capital.

Thousands of runners and spectators filled the streets on a glorious autumn day for the event’s 23rd edition. With the women’s course record falling for the first time since 2017, it was a day to remember—and Sarn Helen’s runners were ready to make their own mark.

Wearing the club’s distinctive white, green and red vests, members proudly lined up before tackling the route through the city and Cardiff Bay.

Personal bests and standout performances

Ollie George led the club home with an exceptional run, securing a new personal best of 1:14:55. Close behind, Dylan Lewis produced a superb 1:15:24, finishing 10th in the M40 category.

There were also new personal bests for Matt Clarke, Layla Omar-Davies, Kristopher Griffiths, Simon Reed and Paul Gough. Layla delivered a particularly impressive performance, crossing the line in 1:28:05, while George Eadon also broke the 90-minute barrier with 1:29:41.

Running his first half marathon, Tudur Jones finished in an excellent 1:34:53. Another particularly memorable performance came from Eleri Rivers, who completed the race in 1:43:29 after recently undergoing major surgery for breast cancer—a remarkable achievement.

Sarn Helen results

Congratulations to all 26 Sarn Helen runners on their achievements and for representing the club so proudly in Cardiff.