Two Races. One Legendary Stretch of Pembrokeshire Coastline.

The Pembrokeshire Half Marathon & 10k brings runners to the quiet lanes and dramatic clifftops around the village of Dale, with both races finishing in front of the Boathouse Café. Expect undulating country roads, sweeping views over the Milford Haven Waterway and out to Skokholm Island, and a route that passes not one but two lighthouses along the way.

This is a small, friendly event by design — entries are capped at 300 runners across both distances, and it regularly sells out months ahead. The 10k is the ideal starting point if you're new to road racing, while the Half Marathon's extra hills in the second half make it a genuine test for anyone chasing a proper coastal challenge.

300

Max field size

2

Distances on offer

27 SEP

Race day 2026

UKA

Licensed event

Start & Finish

Dale, Pembrokeshire

Sunday 27 September 2026, from 9:00am

Exact per-distance start times will be confirmed in the 2026 Athlete Brief (in 2025 the Half Marathon started at 9:00am and the 10k at 9:15am).

Format & Cut-off

Solo road race — choose 10k or Half Marathon

Half Marathon cut-off: 3 hours. No cut-off specified for the 10k.

❤️ Greenacres Animal Rescue

This year's race is once again raising funds for Greenacres Animal Rescue, based nearby in Talbenny. Their volunteers help run race-day parking and collect donations on the day — please give generously if you're driving in. Net proceeds from the event also go towards developing triathlon and running in Pembrokeshire through Pembrokeshire Triathlon Club.

Fancy helping out instead of running? The event needs marshals and registration volunteers — sign up here.

Race Info

What You Get

Tyvek race number and electronic timing

A free organic cotton event t-shirt from Howies — guaranteed if you enter by Saturday 5th September 2026

Prizes across age categories for both distances, plus the famous "Dale Frog" trophy awarded to the first local finisher in the Half Marathon

Free electronic event photos

Water and a Welsh cake waiting for you at the finish

The Course

Both routes are undulating and run on quiet country lanes around Dale

10k: one steep climb (Drift Hill) early on, then out to St Ann's Head and back before finishing at the Boathouse Café

Half Marathon: the same climb plus further hills in the second half, taking in a loop of the Marloes peninsula before returning to Dale

Highlights include sweeping views over the Milford Haven Waterway and out to Skokholm Island, and two lighthouses along the way (one is now a holiday home)

Water stations are provided on both routes

2026 course details: TBC

The details above reflect the 2025 event. The 2026 Athlete Brief — with updated maps, timings and any route changes — will be published on the club website closer to race day.

Entry Requirements

Minimum age on race day: 15+ for the 10k, 17+ for the Half Marathon

Half Marathon entrants must be able to complete the course within 3 hours

Entries are capped at 300 across both distances and have sold out in previous years

Entries close at midnight on Friday 18th September 2026, or when the event fills — whichever comes first. There is no entry on the day

Enter by Saturday 5th September 2026 to guarantee your free event t-shirt

Please read the Cancellation, Transfer & Refund Policy before entering

Questions? Contact Race Director Dave Astins at events@pembrokeshire-tri.org.uk

Safety & Rules

The event is run on open roads under UK Athletics rules, so normal road rules apply — run on the left at all times unless a marshal directs otherwise

No headphones during the race, except bone-conduction headphones, provided you can still hear traffic and marshals around you

Race numbers must be worn on the front of your top

Medical cover and marshals are on course throughout the event

Race Waiver & Conditions

⚠ Draft only — have this reviewed by your legal/compliance contact before publishing.

Standard waiver clauses apply, covering: acknowledgement of UK Athletics rules and eligibility, assumption of risk and release of liability, fitness to participate, consent to medical treatment if required, event changes and force majeure, photography and media consent, and data protection. Entrants should also read the full Cancellation, Transfer & Refund Policy before signing up.

300 Places. One Unforgettable Coastal Race Weekend.

Description supplied by the event organiser.