2026 Kidney Wales CDF 10K: Everything You Need To Know
The Kidney Wales CDF 10K will be returning to the Welsh capital on Sunday 6 September 2026 and this year marks the 40th anniversary of the event.
To celebrate the milestone, the race has been expanded and will see its biggest event yet with more than 10,000 people registered to take part across the 10K and 2K distances.
Kidney Wales which also had a part in founding the event back in 1986 has also become headline partner of this year’s race to celebrate its origins and mark the special occasion.
When is the Kidney Wales CDF 10K?
The event takes place on Sunday 6 September. The 2K race will start at 09:15am and the 10K race will start at 10:00am.
Where is it happening?
The event is based in Cardiff’s city centre with all races starting and finishing in King Edward VII Avenue. The event village is situated on the City Hall Lawns.
Can I still enter?
Registration for all races is now closed and no on-the-day entries will be available.
Where does the 10K race go?
The Kidney Wales CDF 10K takes runners on a sightseeing tour of the Welsh capital, with highlights including Cardiff Castle, Central Square and the Principality Stadium. The race will journey through the heart of central Cardiff, before crossing the River Taff and heading towards the leafy suburb of Pontcanna and the grade 2 listed parkland of Llandaff and Pontcanna Fields. Runners will then pass Sophia Gardens, the home of Welsh cricket, before passing Cardiff Castle once again ahead of a grandstand finish in the Civic Centre.
You can see a map of the route here.
What other race is taking place?
There will be a 2K race taking place ahead of the 10K to allow runners of all ages and abilities, and their families, to take part and soak up the race day atmosphere.
What is the best way to travel to the race?
Cardiff is easily accessible by foot, bike, public transport or car. Getting across the city and to locations around the city can be achieved easily with a number of pedestrianised streets. A number of extra train services are also being provided by Transport for Wales from Pontypridd, Caerphilly, Barry Island and Newport to help get participants to the start line on time.
We advise all runners to explore all parking options within the city at www.en.parkopedia.co.uk/parking/cardiff or www.cardiff.gov.uk, as well as road-side parking where safe and secure.
For those arriving by bike, there will be a free bike park available in the Event Village. You will be able to lock your bikes within this bike park for the duration of race day.
For travel and parking advice click here.
Will there be road closures in place?
Some road closures will be in operation to facilitate the safe passage of participants. A list of road closures to help plan your journey can be found here.
Will there be atmosphere around the route?
There will be a fantastic atmosphere in Cardiff with thousands of spectators expected to turn out to support. Runners can expect an extra boost thanks to musical entertainment from ‘The Rock Choir’, ‘Just Cheese’, ‘Sax for Fun’ and ‘Super Choir’ along the route, who will all be getting into the 40th anniversary celebrations with a variety of 80s tunes.
Will money be raised for charity?
Kidney Wales is the Headline Sponsor and Lead Charity of the event, with a team of 280 runners fundraising to support patients affected by kidney disease all over Wales.
What else is going on?
A Team Challenge will see 20 teams from companies including Team Vista, Sony and Lab 22 (who are bringing a team of 130 runners), go head-to-head.
Who organises the event?
The event is organised by Run 4 Wales (R4W), a not-for-profit social enterprise and charitable trust that manages major sporting events including the Cardiff Half Marathon, but the race would not be possible without the support of volunteers. A team of 100 ‘Extra Milers’ will be giving up their own time on race day to ensure every runner has an unforgettable experience.
Is there an elite race?
A strong elite field has been assembled, Almi Nerurkar (32:43) and Jenny Long, nee Nesbitt (32:19) are the leading entries in the women’s field. Olivia Tsim (33:57) returns to racing post-partum and is joined by Anna Domville (33:59) as the next fastest. Sam Tyas (29:22) and Welshman Dan Nash (29:23) will be joined by another six athletes with sub 30 minute form including Felix McGrath who was the winner of the Speedway 10k earlier this year. 2025 Wheelchair Race winner Owain Terrell (30:12) also returns.
What will runners receive when they finish the race?
Every 10K runner will receive a commemorative medal and event t-shirt upon finishing the race.
This year’s designs are a nod to the history of the event, marking the 40th milestone with a retro feel. The medal forms the final link in a matching set with medals given out at other 2026 events in the R4W 10K Series including the ABP Newport 10K, Barry Island 10K and Porthcawl 10K.
Can you track runners around the race?
The Run 4 Wales App on iOS and Android can be used to inspect the route pre-race and live track participants on the day with full Google maps functionality.
Find out more or download the app here.
Race Day Guide
A full lowdown of all the important event information can be found here.
If you’re taking part and have any questions or issues, the Event Helpdesk will be open from 07:30am in the Event Village on the City Hall Lawns on Sunday morning. Information about what to do if your race pack has not arrived can be found here.
