Organisers mentioned the depth of the storm means it isn’t doable for it to go forward
Storm Amy is bringing robust winds and heavy rain to components of Wales this weekend, prompting some occasions and organisers to regulate their plans. The Saturday Junior Races, organised by Cardiff Half Marathon, have been postponed for security causes.
Organisers confirmed that the Met Workplace has issued a yellow climate warning, and the depth of the storm means circumstances wouldn’t be protected for younger contributors, spectators, or workers and whereas the junior occasions will now happen in 2026, the principle Oysho Cardiff Half Marathon on Sunday, 5 October, will go forward as deliberate.
Organisers have mentioned: “We’re very sorry to tell you that the Oysho Cardiff Half Junior Races, scheduled for tomorrow (Saturday 4 October), have been postponed as a result of antagonistic climate forecast introduced by Storm Amy.
“The security of our runners, spectators, volunteers and workers is all the time our prime precedence. The Met Workplace has issued a Yellow climate warning and sadly, the depth of the storm means it could not be protected to proceed with the occasion. For the largest tales in Wales first, signal as much as our each day e-newsletter right here
“We all know this information can be disappointing for all those that have been excited to participate, however we hope you perceive that this tough resolution has been made together with your security in thoughts.
“Please be aware: the Oysho Cardiff Half Marathon going down on Sunday (5 October) is unaffected and can nonetheless be going forward as deliberate. The occasion village can even stay open throughout the weekend, together with race enquiries for race pack collections, t-shirt assortment and exhibitors.
“In keeping with our phrases and circumstances contributors who have been due to participate within the junior races (Toddler Sprint, Future Challengers or Household Enjoyable Run) tomorrow, your entry will mechanically switch to the 2026 Cardiff Half Junior. Your new 2026 entry additionally comes with the pliability to defer to a different of our 2026 Junior occasions or to switch to a different athlete.
“We’ll be following up subsequent week to give you extra details about your deferral. Because the workforce are at the moment on website to ship Sunday’s half marathon occasion any queries regarding this can even be answered after the Cardiff Half Marathon weekend.
“Thanks on your persistence, understanding, and continued assist. We look ahead to welcoming you again at a future Run 4 Wales occasion.”
Throughout the remainder of Wales different occasions which have been affected embody Neath Meals and Drink Competition, because the second day of the pageant, scheduled for Saturday, October 4, has been known as off resulting from forecasts of excessive winds and heavy rain. You’ll be able to learn extra about this story right here.
Newport parkrun has additionally been cancelled from Tredegar Home.
Sharing a put up on Fb, they defined: “Sadly, as a result of excessive winds from Storm Amy which might be forecast for tomorrow, Nationwide Belief have determined to decide on Tredegar Home and grounds this Saturday 4th October 2025.
“This sadly signifies that we now have to cancel tomorrow’s Parkrun.
“Please be happy to run at our neighbouring parkruns and we hope to see you all again subsequent weekend.”
