Friday, July 16, 2027
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Rabbit Run Wales offers a series of stunning trail races on the private Merthyr Mawr Estate and along the Glamorgan Heritage Coast. Distances include 12K, half marathon, marathon, relay, and junior runs.
Run on private Merthyr Mawr Estate
Big Dipper – highest sand dune in Wales
Glamorgan Heritage Coast views
River crossing
Camping in Candleston Woods
Forest sauna
Start / Finish
Merthyr Mawr Estate
Merthyr Mawr Estate
Terrain
Route
Getting There
Race Day
Recovery
What to bring
Mobile phone
Hydration pack (recommended)
What you get
Finisher medal
Chip timing
Digital race pack
Race number and timing chip
FSC approved wooden finisher medal (12K and 40K only)
Opportunity to camp (extra cost)
Forest sauna (extra cost)
Free trial of Coopah app
Free parking
On the day
Toilets
Bag drop
Food vendors
Marshals on course
First aid on course
Before you enter
Other questions
Yes, but for half marathon and marathon there is an element of self-navigation. GPX files are provided and signage at key locations.
Yes, camping is available in Candleston Woods from £25 per pitch. Pre-booking required.
Yes, a communal forest sauna is available post-race from £20 per person, pre-booked.
Yes, the Rabbit Run Relay splits the marathon course into 5 legs. It is free but currently unavailable.
Merthyr Mawr, United Kingdom
Friday, July 16, 2027
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