LLOYDS Bank Cardiff Half Marathon has launched a family friendly Toddler Dash in aid of BBC Children in Need.

Officially named the Lloyds Bank Cardiff Half Marathon Toddler Dash in aid of BBC Children in Need, the event is family friendly and aimed at children aged three and under. It involves a 100m ‘dash’ on a fun course in front of Cardiff’s City Hall.

The new activity forms part of the Lloyds Bank Festival of Running on Saturday, October 3, the day before the showpiece Lloyds Bank Cardiff Half Marathon, when thousands of runners will take to the streets of the capital.

The Lloyds Bank Festival of Running is a day packed full of family friendly entertainment and activities and in addition to the toddler dash, will also include a 2.4 km family fun run around Cardiff’s Civic Centre. There’s also the chance to meet Pudsey Bear.

Registration for the Toddler Dash is free via the Lloyds Bank Cardiff Half Marathon website, with a suggested £2 donation to be made to BBC Children in Need on the day of the event.

Entry for the Family Fun Run is just £8, or £26 for a family of four. There’s no pressure to record fast times or even run all the way. Instead, runners will be encouraged to dig out their best fancy dress, bring along the rest of your family and friends and enjoy the experience – with a vibrant atmosphere and loads of support from the crowd.

Get your place in the Toddler Dash or Family Fun Run by visiting cardiffhalfmarathon.co.uk. Entry for the Lloyds Bank Cardiff Half Marathon is still available, starting at just £25.