Animal lovers urged to help RSPCA at Cardiff Half Marathon
The RSPCA is offering charity places for the first time in the Cardiff Half Marathon, taking place on Sunday, October 5.
Participants will help raise funds for the charity's work in rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming animals, while volunteers are also needed to join the charity's cheer team on the day.
Abi Mustard, events manager at the RSPCA, said: 'Our amazing fundraisers do vital work supporting us in rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming or releasing thousands of animals every year.
"By raising money for the RSPCA, you'll join animal lovers from across the region, and the whole country, determined to stop animal cruelty and neglect."
Runners get a personalised RSPCA running vest, digital fundraising pack with ideas to help reach their target with help from the events team and access to a team Strava group to share training progress.
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