Sunday, December 27, 2026
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Runners take on a timed lap-based challenge at Barry Sidings Country Park on the Taff Trail, with a 5.3 km entirely tarmac course. Starting and finishing near Barry Sidings Cafe, participants head toward Pontypridd and Trehafod, completing as many laps as they can within seven hours. Options range from 5 km to ultra, with around 50 metres of elevation gain per lap. The event includes an aid station, same-day results, and a bespoke finishers medal for regular entries.
Timed 7-hour event
5.3 km tarmac lap course
Start and finish at Barry Sidings Cafe
Distances from 5 km to ultra
AUKCM course accuracy certificate
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Barry Sidings Cafe, Barry Sidings Country Park
Aid station near Barry Sidings Cafe
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What you get
Finisher certificate
Digital BIBs
Same-day results
Digital finishers certificates
Athletes profiles
Phoenix World
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The course is entirely tarmac or pavement, with about 50 m elevation gain and loss per lap.
On-the-day entry is not confirmed; check the organiser's website for entry availability and closing dates.
The event holds a course accuracy certificate from AUKCM and a UK Athletics licence has been applied for.
Yes, we operate flexible 'rock up and run' start times, with staggered starts from 8:30am. If you have special start time requirements, the organiser will try to accommodate you.
No, you can decide on the day. Complete one lap (5.3km) or keep going for the full 7-hour time limit. The distance you achieve determines your race classification.
Trehafod, United Kingdom
Sunday, December 27, 2026
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