Expected March 2028
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This lap based timed challenge takes place on the Taff Trail through Barry Sidings Country Park, with runners and walkers free to complete as many laps as they wish of a 5.3km out and back course. The route is entirely tarmac and pavement, heading south towards Pontypridd before turning back past the aid station, the cafe and the lakes on the way to Trehafod and the second turnaround. One lap covers 5.3km, four laps make a half marathon, eight laps a marathon and nine or more an ultramarathon, with a measured 50km option also available. Starts are staggered from 08:30 in a flexible format where participants set off when they are ready, and the course closes at 15:30 after seven hours. Every finisher receives a bespoke hedgehog medal, unless they choose the lower priced no medal entry.
Taff Trail tarmac route through Barry Sidings Country Park
Lakeside stretch between Pontypridd and Trehafod
Start and finish beside Barry Sidings Cafe and the epic aid station
Lap based format so you choose your distance on the day
Bespoke hedgehog finisher medal
Start / Finish
Adjacent to the entrance gate at Barry Sidings Country Park, near Barry Sidings Cafe, with race HQ by the aid station on the Taff Trail
Back at the aid station and race HQ, next to Barry Sidings Cafe, after completing the final lap
Terrain
Route
Race Day
What to bring
Reusable cup or drinks bottle (this is a cupless event and the aid station will refill your own container)
What you get
Finisher certificate
Chip timing
Race photos
Digital finishers certificate within Phoenix World
Same day results emailed to participants after the event
Athlete profile on Phoenix World where all your results are stored
Digital BIB
Flexible 'rock up and run' start times
A warm Welsh welcome and unwavering support throughout
AUKCM certificate of course accuracy, number 25/431
UK Athletics race licence applied for
On the day
Changing facilities
Food vendors
Marshals on course
Before you enter
Other questions
One lap is measured to be 3.28 miles, just over 5km. Two laps is 6.56 miles, just over 10km. Four laps is 13.1 miles, half marathon. Eight laps is 26.2 miles, marathon distance. Nine or more laps is an ultramarathon. We also have a specific, measured 50k distance.
Yes. Runners and walkers are both welcome. Complete one lap and you are both a finisher and a winner, or keep going and see how far you can get within the full 7 hour time limit.
Yes. Runners affiliated to UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00 on the standard entry fee.
If the event has to be cancelled, delayed or postponed because of extreme weather, instruction from the emergency services or similar circumstances outside the organiser's control, no refunds are payable, but your entry will be carried forward to the next running of the event or a suitable alternative will be offered.
Bring your own reusable cup or drinks bottle because this is a cupless event, and wear your race number clearly visible on the front of your kit with your personal and medical details completed on the back. Road shoes are ideal, as the whole course is tarmac and pavement.
Entry fee
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Expected March 2028
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