Cardiff Half 2024

Run for #TeamHope and help raise funds for the dogs in our care.

Wales’ largest mass participation event has put Cardiff on the map as a destination for sports tourism, raised huge sums of money for charity and made positive contributions in areas including mental health, women’s running, grassroots sport, volunteering and environmental sustainability.

Special celebration finishers items, including medals and t-shirts, will also be awarded to all of those taking part.

This fast, flat and iconic race runs through the Welsh capital, exploring the wonderful sights of the city. On the route you can see the beautiful Barrage that leads to a picturesque view of Cardiff Bay, the delights of Roath Lake and the buzz of the city centre. 

If you would like to join #TeamHope then please register below. All we ask of our runners is to contribute £20 towards your entry fee and in return you will receive:

• Guaranteed Place in the 2024 event
• Branded Hope Rescue running top *if you commit to raise a minimum of £250*
• Access to our full support including our Facebook Runs and Challenge Group
• Invitation to our post race event to meet your family and friends 

Got your own place but not picked a charity yet? Please consider running for Hope Rescue dogs. We would be thrilled for you to join us. Our fundraising team would love to hear from you [email protected]

Here is how you money can help - 

• £50 - Buys a collar, training lead, comfy harness and tag for our dogs at the Rescue Centre or in Foster Homes.
• £100 - Can vaccinate four dogs.
• £500 - Covers a dental for a dog with severe dental disease.
• £1,000 – Covers 6 week’s worth of gas to heat the kennels.

Need some inspiration... Read below to see Hope's Top Fundraising Tips!

 TOP TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL FUNDRAISING

Here are a few of our top tips to make sure you get the most of your fundraising. 

• Start early - make sure you give yourself plenty of time to fundraise by setting up your online fundraising page by visiting www.justgiving.com/hoperescue  Once you have created your page, share the link on your social media pages so that your family, friends and colleagues can sponsor you.  The sooner you do, the more success you will have in raising those important funds to help us ensure that for every dog there’s hope.
• Set yourself a fundraising target - 81% of fundraisers set a target, raising an average of £1,495 each, compared to an average of £914 raised by those who leave their goal unspecified – a 64% increase.
• Share on social media - Facebook, Instagram and Twitter are all great platforms to raise awareness for your fundraising event. People who don’t use this medium raise an average of £1,276 each, compared to averages of more than £1,900 each for Instagram and Linkedin users, more than £1,500 for those who use Twitter, and more than £1,400 for Facebook fans.
• Get personal - share your story about why you are taking on this fundraising challenge to engage your supporters. 
• Match Giving - If you work for a reasonable-sized company, ask HR or payroll if it operates a Matched Giving scheme. At their most generous, Matched Giving schemes double what you raise, so it definitely worth a go!
• Share on your behalf - ask your nearest and dearest to share your fundraising story on their social media. Also ask us at Hope Rescue to do the same! The more exposure you get the better!
• Take lots of photos - so we can see how you are getting on and provide that important virtual support.

Get in touch 

If you would like any help with your fundraising, please do not hesitate to contact us on [email protected]