By Bryana Francis

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Wales’ largest mass participation event is just ten days away with tens of thousands of spectators and runners set to fill the city for the popular half marathon on Sunday, October 5. However, if you don’t fancy tackling the busy streets of Cardiff to catch a glimpse of your friends and family, this year viewers will be able to watch the Cardiff Half Marathon in more places than ever before. The race will be shown live on the Run 4 Wales YouTube channel, with highlights subsequently shown on S4C and BBC iPlayer. This year will be the first time Run 4 Wales have had a live feed showing the race, and the stream will also appear on big screens around the race village giving spectators an extra chance to catch a glimpse of their loved ones. This brand new livestream also means viewers can catch every runner’s finish as they make that all important step over the line on King Edward VII Avenue, flanked by onlookers on either side. Never miss a Cardiff story by signing up to our daily newsletter here . For those who will be watching the race in person but fancy reliving the fun afterwards, a special highlights programme will also be shown on S4C and BBC iPlayer from 8pm on Monday, October 6. The highlights programme will then be shown on over 37 other channels and streaming services including British Eurosport, Free Sports, Bike Channel, Horizon Sports and Endurance Sports TV. Lee Treadwell, Head of Marketing and Communications at Run 4 Wales, said: “We’re thrilled to be offering more ways for people to get involved in the Oysho Cardiff Half Marathon this year. “By offering the new streaming service it allows anyone who isn’t able to make it to the Welsh capital on race day to soak in the atmosphere and spot their loved ones crossing the finish line.” The Cardiff Half Marathon is a hugely popular event taking runners past the city’s biggest landmarks, down to the barrage and through Roath Park. The city becomes alive with music groups performing live, complete strangers offering support to runners Since the first race in 2003, which saw 1,500 runners take part, the event has grown exponentially with tickets for this year’s 22nd edition of the race seeing general tickets selling out in a record 12 hours. The race is also part of the SuperHalfs, a series of half marathons in Lisbon, Prague, Berlin, Copenhagen and Valencia where you can earn an impressive SuperMedal at the end of your final race.