Marathon Events

Low key scenic traffic free limited edition marathon Limited to 35 runners. Chuinky bespoke medals for all finishers.

We all love to be beside the seaside so why not enjoy a trail run from the coast at Hornsea in East Yorkshire. You can grab yourself fish and chips and an ice cream from the front after the race. This race follows an out and back route along the scenic Trans Pennine Trail with a variety of distances to choose from. Elevation: Flat Terrain: Good Trail Feed/drink stations every 3 miles Marshalled and signed course. Toilets available in Leisure Centre Bespoke medal and lots of treats for all finishers. A day out at the seaside. Getting to us: Registration: https://w3w.co/drape.mysteries.keepers By Car: Parking close by - Council charges may apply. Car sharing is a great idea. Distances and times: Registration Opens from 8am – please allow yourself 1 hour to park, register and use the loos. Our races are licenced from the Trail Running Association 5k (8:30 start) 10k 09:00 start) 10 Miler (8:30 start) 20 Miler (8:30 start) Half Marathon (10:00 start) Marathon (2 x ½ marathon) (8:30 start)   During the race and important things to note: We try to be cup-less: Our feed stations are normally around every three miles and offer drinks and a range of food but please bring your own re-usable cup or bottle.   Headphones: Most of our courses are off road but we still prefer you not to wear earphones and due to oncourse incidents, we have taken the decision to ask you not to wear large over ear headphones. These block out any other sounds and don't allow runners to hear marshals, vehicles or other users of the route. If you do need to wear earphones, then please use bone conducting earphones or "one in one out" in ear pieces. Please note, there may will be unmarshalled road crossings.   Transfers/Deferrals: You can self-serve your transfer or deferral either on this website or “Let’s Do This” depending on where you booked. Please try not to change your event or details on the day as it causes delays and queues at registration.   We no longer mail out a race brief as most of the information is here on the website however we advise you to visit our FAQ section and join the “Grim Up North Chat” group on Facebook which will help with any other questions you have.

Join us for an awesome day of running, fun, and frolic at Alexandra Park, Oldham, as we celebrate what would have been Freddie Mercury's 80th birthday! Freddie Mercury famously adored cats and was a proud parent to 10 feline companions. He even wrote the song Delilah for one of them on Queen's Innuendo album and dedicated his solo album Mr. Bad Guy to his beloved cats. This event is our tribute to Freddie's legendary music, personality, and love of all things feline. About Alexandra Park Dating back to the 1860s, this stunning green space in North Manchester offers a challenging yet rewarding course that will test both your legs and your lungs. Fear not though - you'll get the full Phoenix Running experience, with fantastic support, plenty of laughs, and a well-stocked aid station to keep you fuelled and hydrated every step of the way. Course & Venue Predominantly tarmac route within Alexandra Park Road shoes suitable in all weather Approx. 246 ft elevation per lap (spicy after a few laps!) 1 lap = 3.28 miles Public toilets and cafe on site Distances (run as many laps as you like) Plot a Route GPS: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3166409 Minimum distance: 1 lap is 3.28 miles 2 laps: Just over 10K - 492 ft elevation 4 laps: Half Marathon (13.1 miles) - 984 ft elevation 8 laps: Marathon (26.2 miles) - 1,968 ft elevation 9+ laps: Ultra distance Complete as many laps as you fancy within the time limit. Event Timings Registration opens: 7:30am Earliest start: 8:00am (Rock Up & Run option) Official 7-hour window: 8:30am - 3:30pm All runners must finish by 3:30pm Bibs collected on the day Parking Free public car parks around Alexandra Park On-road parking available on Queens Road and nearby streets Approx. 20-30 free spaces at Alexandra Park Car Park (off Kings Road) Please check parking restrictions to avoid fines Toilets Two sets of public toilets inside the park Open approximately 8:00am - 4:00pm Rules & Eligibility Event held under TRA and UKA rules Participants must be 18 years or over Chosen charity: TBC

The Maverick Kielder Forest Gravel 2026 SATURDAY 5 SEPTEMBER 2026 KIELDER CASTLE Celebrating a century of Kielder Forest, this is your chance to run through history. Join us for a unique trail running event on September 5th, 2026, starting from Kielder Castle. Experience the beauty of Northumberland's ancient woodlands with distances on offer for every level: 5k & 10k: A scenic run on forest trails. 21k: Test yourself on a challenging mix of terrain. Marathon: A course of fast trails and steady inclines. 50k: A celebration of the best of Kielder Forest's trails, fell running, and stunning viewpoints. With camping on offer in the heart of the forest, allowing you the opportunity to fully immerse yourself over the weekend in what Kielder Forest has to offer. Stay right at the start line and book your accommodation with Kielder Campsite, so you can fully immerse yourself in what Kielder Forest has to offer. The campsite has a range of options from camping and campervan pitches to family pods and caravans. Follow the link below to find out more information and book: kieldercampsite.co.uk/events

Trail running at its best in the Shropshire Hills Choice of Half Marathon or Marathon distance The weekend of the 7th September will see the return of one of the most epic half and full trail marathons to hit Shropshire, with runners tackling 13.1 or 26.2 miles on the beautiful Shropshire Hills and The Long Mynd. This is a single lap marathon so no loops or out and backs. The route covers a National Trust haven and the start and finish will be in Carding Mill Valley near the National Trust tea rooms. The course will be fully marked but runners should carry a map of the area. Runners will also be expected to carry a rucksack and a minimum of 500ml of water and a basic 1st aid kit. The race will start at 9am, and there will be a cut off of 7 hours for the full marathon. You must complete your first lap by 12.30PM to go out on a 2nd lap. Carding Mill Valley is just a stone’s throw from the beautiful town of Church Stretton which has a train station within a mile of the start. Price includes a blingtastic medal and well stocked aid stations out on the course. Friendly marshals included. Race HQ -Carding Mill Valley, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6JG

A very popular Marathon and Half Marathon back offering you everything North Hampshire has to offer. Thigh burning climbs with a maximum elevation of 280 m. Long fast down hill sections taking in the views of the beautiful meadows and valleys.  This event also has the Military cup. An oportunity for military units to compete for the silverware. Open to serving military personel only. Enter a team of 4 runners max per team from your unit (As many teams as you want.). Compete in the half or the marathon as a team agaisnt other teams entered. the unit with the fasted acumilated time wins the silverwear. ​TIMES. Car park opens at 0630 hrs. Marathon race briefing at 0745 hrs. Marathon starts at 0800 hrs. 7 hr cut off. Half Marathon Race briefing at 0815 hrs. Half marathon starts at 0830 hrs. 3.5 hr cut off. ​ROUTE. Marathon. 26.2 miles following the Testway up to Coombe Gibbet, the highest point in Hampshire then following the stunning tracks back to Enham through the beautiful Conholt estate and picturesque villages. Half Marathon. 13.1 mile loop following the Testway up to Hurstbourne Tarrant, then follow the stunning tracks back down to Enham. The team will be out the day before fully marking the course. ​WHAT YOU GET. Marathon. Three amazing aid stations fully stacked with all the goodies you could possibly need. Half Marathon. An amazing half way aid station fully stocked with all the goodies you could possibly need, marshalled major road crossings. full medical support along the whole route you will be looked after all the way. A perfect race for those more seasoned runners looking for a Pb and great for those looking for a challenge with generous cut offs and a chilled out family atmosphere to ensure you have a fantastic running experience. Finisher medals for all that complete the event with winner prizes for first, second and third male and female.  This event will be chip timed for instant results.

Phoenix Running is delighted to invite you to our Summer Marathon and Half Marathon event. This is a beautiful low key jaunt along the River Thames from Walton on Thames towards Hampton Court and back. Runners complete either 4 or 8 laps for the half marathon or marathon distance. This is the second event in our 2025 Icebird four-race series. The final two events are the Riverside and Year End Half Marathons / Marathons. Those who complete all four races in the series will receive a MEGA-Firebird / Icebird medal at the Year End event. We operate our uniquely flexible 'rock up and run' start times within a 1 hour start window, so no waiting around if you arrive early and no added pressure if you're running a bit late. If you have any special start time requirements then just get in touch because depending on the distance you are planning to run we can pretty much accommodate all start time requests. Places will be strictly limited so don't leave it too late to enter. This event takes place on an accurately Measured & UKA Certified Route. Off road trail, the terrain is riverside towpath. The overall course has no elevation gain / loss making this a fast and flat route.

Back for its 5th year but at a NEW VENUE for 2026 - High Lodge, Thetford Forest, Brandon IP27 0AF At our FEAR (Forget Everything And Run), you will join like-minded runners doing different distances. Options include 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon, Heavy Half Marathon, Full Marathon or Ultra Marathon. There is a six-hour event cut off, (if you start at 9am, and 4hour event cut off if you start at 11am) .   The route encompasses a 5.3km loop within the grounds of Thetford Forest. (ROUTE TBC) You may be completing your first official 5k,10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or even ultra-Marathon, or it may be your 100th or 1000th, the location is pretty self-contained, making this an intimate event with us having exclusive use of the main area and have plenty of open space. A heavy half marathon as standard will be 5 laps (but there is the option to change this on the day to 6 or 7).  An ultra marathon as standard will be 9 laps (but there is the option to increase this, according to time available e.g. upto 12 laps) There will be a water, aid station located at the lap point so no stress of having to carry lots of food, water or equipment. Parking on the day will be discounted to £5 for participants with a QR code   We will be based adjacent to Oak Lodge and will be utilising Oak Lodge for registration and for the provision of your complimentary teas, coffee and cake on completion. There will be a Bespoke medal for the event, which you will receive at the end of the race.   Or if you choose the lucky dip option (if an available option), you will choose from a selection of previous medals. The course will be mainly pathway with a small section of trails and woodland (final route TBC).  Our suggestion is to wear road trainers but depending on the weather before the event you may want to bring trails if you have them but not essential. PLEASE NOTE THE EVENT IS CUPLESS - SO please bring cups and bottles for refreshment refilling 20% of your entry fee goes towards the upkeep of the forest and the caring of the woodlands.

ENTRY FOR ALL 4 ELEMENT EVENTS AT A DISCOUNT. IF YOU WANT TO ENTER LESS THAN ALL 4, INDIVIDUAL ENTRY PAGES ARE AVAILABLE. Phoenix Running Cambridgeshire would love you to join us for all 4 of our Elements events. Fire, Water, Air & Earth. Phoenix Running presents four events inspired by the power of the natural elements. Each day features its own themed event "" Fire, Water, Air, and Earth "" celebrating endurance, energy, freedom, and resilience. From the intensity of Fire to the grounded strength of Earth, runners can take on all four elemental challenges or choose individual events, making it a dynamic festival of trail running, community, and personal achievement. Collect all 4 medals and complete the set. All 4 are our classic timed events where you choose - from 5km to 10k, half to marathon to ultra, you can complete as many, or as few, laps as you like of a 5.3km, 3.28 mile course around Grafham Water, St Neots and Thorpe Meadows. Specific locations for each event below.  We welcome all abilities of runner - complete one lap and you're both a finisher and a winner in our eyes, or keep going and see how far you can get in the full 6 hour time limit and everyone gets the fabulous bespoke finishers' medal. We also operate our uniquely flexible 'rock up and run' start times within a 1 hour start window, so no waiting around if you arrive early and no added pressure if you're running a bit late. Not sure how far you wish to run?  Well the beauty of this format is that you don't even need to decide in advance - simply come and run a lap and see how you feel on the day and keep on going if it feels right. Places will be strictly limited so don't leave it too late to enter. Dates Fire - Sunday 6th September - Grafham Water. Water - Sunday 27th September - St Neots Air - Sunday 4th October - Thorpe Meadwos Earth - Sunday 15th November - Grafham Water Start anytime between 08:00am and 10:00am (registration open from 7.30am). Minimum distance is 3.28 miles or as far as you can go in 6 hours. Footpaths and grass. The overall course has minimal elevation gain / loss making this a relatively flat and fast route. Address of Start for Fire & Earth Grafham Water Visitor Centre Grafham PE28 0BH The postcode for your sat nav for parking in Marlow Car Park is PE28 0BH Address of Start for Water Regatta Meadow Crosshall Road St Neots PE19 7AB The postcode for your sat nav for parking in Riverside Car Park is PE19 7SD Address of Start for Air Thorpe Meadows Peterborough PE3 6GA The postcode for your sat nav for parking is PE3 6LN

Make It a September to Remember at the Birmingham Running Festival In Support of Birmingham Children’s Hospital on Sunday 6th September 2026 Step into autumn with purpose at the Birmingham Running Festival on Sunday 6th September 2026. Support Birmingham Children’s Hospital as you race through scenic Sutton Park with options for a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, or Junior distance. Run along the historic roads once used by GB legends through one of the largest urban parks in Europe just minutes from Birmingham City Centre. Race Distances & Start Times 09:30 AM - Half Marathon 10:15 AM - 10K 10:25 AM - 5K 12:00 PM - Junior Race

Lulworth Cove 10k, 27k & 53k Ultra – Postponed: Saturday 28th February 2026 - NEW DATE Saturday 12th September Looking for a challenge? Join us for the Lulworth Cove trail event! Choose between 10K, 27K and 50k ultra distance trail routes. All three routes are quite different to our regular RunThrough courses. They all include some rugged trails, fun climbs, descents and maybe even a stile or two! Whether you are running your first trail race or stepping up to the ultra distance for the first time, we have you covered. All three routes start at the beautiful Daggers Gate, part of the Lulworth Castle Estate, offering stunning views of the Dorset coastline and surrounding countryside. The routes will be well flagged and we have plenty of helpers to encourage you on your way to the finish line. Both the 27k and 53K routes will pass by aid stations to allow you to refuel and fill your water bottles. Included in your entry fee is a themed medal, water and post race goodies. Come and enjoy the day with us; we hope to see you there! This race will be run under UK Athletics Rules Start Times: 8am – 53k (12hr Cut off) 9am – 27k 10am – 10k Come and enjoy the day with us we hope to see you there!

Join us for the Shere 42k, 21k, and 10k, well-established trail running events set in the stunning Surrey Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Whether you are looking for a scenic 10k, a new challenge with the 21k, or a full 42k marathon, this event offers something for all levels of trail runners. Race Options: • 10k: A picturesque route with a 123m ascent, passing through woodland and undulating trails before returning to Shere. One drink station. • 21k (New for 2025): Following the same start as the 42k, this route takes in sections of the North Downs and Ranmore, with an elevation of 543m. Three drink stations. • 42k: A rewarding trail marathon with 1,300m elevation, covering some of the best viewpoints in the area, including Leith Hill, Holmbury Hill, Pitch Hill, St Martha’s Hill, and Newlands Corner. Seven drink stations. What to Expect: • Chip-timed event with clearly marked routes and marshals at key points • Medals and free buffs for all finishers • Spot prizes and awards for race winners • Water stations: 10k (1), 21k (3), 42k (6) • Morning coffee, pastries, and post-race food • Brands who will be at the Event Village include,Instinct, La Sportiva, Topo, Leki,   VJ Shoes, Ultimate Direction, Knockaround Sunglasses • Free parking for runners and spectators Event Schedule: • Registration from 7:30 AM is in the Pavilion at the top of the Rec • 42k Marathon: Start 9:00 AM  • 21k Half Marathon: Start 9:30 AM  • 10k: Start 10:00 AM The Race starts and finishes at the cricket pavilion. Entries will be available on the day (cash only), though medals cannot be guaranteed for late entries. Please click on BLUE tab on the left for more information including .gpx files for each race Training Runs To help you prepare, we will host fortnightly Sunday morning trail runs covering sections of the route. More details will be shared closer to the event. Places To Stay Click here to find Places To Stay Nearby 2025 Race Pictures Click here to see this years race photos Rules Click here to read the event rules

Phoenix Running Bedfordshire is inviting you to join us for our Pick n Mix Run. You get to chose your own medal out of our fantastic collection of Race Bling. This is one of our timed events where you choose - from 5km to 10k, half to marathon to ultra, you can complete as many or as few laps as you like of a 5.3km, 3.28 mile, lapped course around the beautiful Mowsbury Park. We welcome all abilities of runner - complete one lap and you're both a finisher and a winner in our eyes, or keep going and see how far you can get in the full 7 hour time limit and everyone gets the fabulous bespoke finishers' medal.

Phoenix Running South Wales invites you to join us for an adventure with Alice in Runderland on Saturday 12th September 2026. Where will your run take you? This is one of our timed events where you choose how far to go - from 5km to 10k, half to marathon to ultra, you can complete as many, or as few, laps as you like of a 5.3km, 3.28 mile, out and back, course through Parc Taf Bargoed, a Green Flag park offering visitors access to an area of exquisite beauty and spectacular views shaped by the area's industrial past and recent redevelopment. We welcome runners and walkers alike. Complete one lap, and you're both a finisher and a winner in our eyes or keep going and see how far you can get in the full 7-hour time . Everyone gets the fabulous bespoke finishers medal. We operate our uniquely flexible rock up and run start times, so there is no waiting around if you arrive early and no added pressure if you're running a bit late. If you have any special start time requirements, get in touch, and depending on the distance you plan to run, we will try to accommodate all start time requests. Not sure?  Well, the beauty of this format is that you don't even need to decide in advance - simply come and run a lap and see how you feel on the day and keep on going if it feels right. Places will be strictly limited so don't leave it too late to enter. What 3 Words reference is ///magical.reference.sandwich Staggered starts from 8:30am (registration open from 7.30am) Minimum distance is 3.28 miles or as far as you can go in 7 hours. Multi-terrain. The majority is on tarmac paths with approximately 0.5 miles on riverside trail. The overall course has an elevation gain of 37m. Welsh Athletics race license applied for.

Scenic, traffic free multiple lap (3.57 miles) Marathons & Half Marathons

Lulworth Cove 10k, 27k & 53k Ultra – Postponed: Saturday 28th February 2026 - NEW DATE Saturday 12th September Looking for a challenge? Join us for the Lulworth Cove trail event! Choose between 10K, 27K and 50k ultra distance trail routes. All three routes are quite different to our regular RunThrough courses. They all include some rugged trails, fun climbs, descents and maybe even a stile or two! Whether you are running your first trail race or stepping up to the ultra distance for the first time, we have you covered. All three routes start at the beautiful Daggers Gate, part of the Lulworth Castle Estate, offering stunning views of the Dorset coastline and surrounding countryside. The routes will be well flagged and we have plenty of helpers to encourage you on your way to the finish line. Both the 27k and 53K routes will pass by aid stations to allow you to refuel and fill your water bottles. Included in your entry fee is a themed medal, water and post race goodies. Come and enjoy the day with us; we hope to see you there! This race will be run under UK Athletics Rules Start Times: 8am – 53k (12hr Cut off) 9am – 27k 10am – 10k Come and enjoy the day with us we hope to see you there!

A scenic bi-annual race series starting near the Bewl Water Visitor Centre (Lamberhurst) Kent and following the Bewl around the reservoir route. All four courses are run on a combination of undulating rural wooded trail and along some quiet country lanes, with stunning views of the lake for most of the route. Course Descriptions - 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon & Ultra 50km. Bewl Water 10km (10.00am start) – this will be an out / back 3.1mile run-route, the turnaround point will be well marshalled (2.5hrs time limit). Bewl Water Half Marathon 13.1 mile (9.30am start) – initially an anti-clockwise 0.6 mile loop, then 1 x 12.5 mile loop of Bewl (6hrs time limit). Bewl Water Marathon 26.5 mile (9.00am start) – clockwise route is initially a 1 mile loop, then 2 x12.5mile loops of Bewl (7.15hrs time limit). Bewl Water Ultra 50km / 31.25mile (8.30am start) – clockwise route is 2 x12.5 mile loops of Bewl followed by a final loop of 6.25miles (8.00hr time limit).  The distances have been measured using a Garmin Fenix 6X Pro-Solar watch and are as accurate as trail races can possibly be, the marathon as you will note is slightly longer, the trails dependant on the line you run will always vary slightly so please be aware that this is as accurate as possible. Runners World rated this course as one of the top 10 marathons in the U.K.

What is TrailFest? It’s a day of moving around wonderful woodland for all abilities, speeds and experiences. Whether you’re an experienced ultra runner keen to get an early season 50 km in or a newbie trail runner looking to do their first 10K TrailFest is for you! We’ve got 4 distances for you to chose from 10K, half marathon, marathon and 50 km. A distance to suit everyone! The idea of the day is to bring everyone together and to experience the fun of trail running in an amazing forest. Being around others doing what seems impossible can often make it seem a lot more possible too!! If you want to come and run your personal best or bimble about with your mates we’ve got the perfect distance for you. We’ve got vey generous cut off times too, to try and remove some of those barriers to new people trying out the sport. Where is it? Holdenby House is a private estate in Northamptonshire, 4 miles North-West of Northampton. It consists of a private house and gardens and working farmland. To suggest it’s got “some history” would be a bit of an understatement! It was built in 1583 for Elizabeth I and at the time was the largest house in England. Although she never visited James I and Charles I both stayed at the house. Fast-forward to today and “only” 1 wing remains of the original house, full of Elizabethan grandeur. Parking is free, it’s on grass used all year round for parking. We’ll have clear directions from the road on where to go. It is 15 minutes from from Junction 18 of the M1, use the post code NN6 8DJ for Sat Navs. It is 7 miles (15 minute drive) from Northampton train station and 5 miles (11 minutes) from Long Buckby train station. No buses service the area. Can I run with my dog? Not at these events. As the event is run under a UK Athletics/ Trail Running Association license there are no dogs allowed at any of the events. Course description The different distances all use the same parts of the course. The complete course is within the grounds of the Holdenby estate so is traffic-free trail. The route starts and finishes between the Basecourt Arches (in 1647 this was where King Charles I was taken by Cornet Joyce eventually leading to his execution!). Once you leave the formal setting you'll go around the outside of fields, a mixture of farm track and field edge. Half-way through the lap is a small wood that is rarely trodden so you’ll be ducking, weaving and leaping over branches and logs. Throughout the course you’ve got amazing views over rolling Northamptonshire. If the weather is dry and has been dry road shoes will be fine as the ground will be hard. If it’s been unseasonably wet or we’ve had downpours with 24hours of the start, trail shoes are advised. The overall elevation of each distance is listed below. There is one noticeable hill but it is mainly the deceptive rolling Northamptonshire hills. You don’t realise it but you’re going up and down all the time! Only 1 other event currently uses Holdenby House for running and they don’t use this route, come and try something brand new! I will be creating a video in the Spring - winter conditions of the course bare little resemblance to late summer! VIDEO COMING SOON What does it cost? We operate a tiered pricing approach. The earlier you enter, the cheaper the event but never ever will you pay a booking fee! 10K Before 28/06/2026 £20 After 28/06/2026 £25 Half Marathon Before 28/06/2026 £35 After 28/06/2026 £40 Marathon Before 28/06/2026 £52 After 28/06/2026 £57 50K Before 28/06/2026 £64 After 28/06/2026 £74 Unaffiliated entrants pay £2 extra. Why not join your local running club or sign up the Big Bear Brigade and save 10% off entries for ever! If you were on our Very Important Bear mailing list you could have also saved 20% before the event was launched! Can I run as many laps as I want? Not at this event. This may seem an odd question to answer but given the majority of our events are 6 hour lapped events it’s one I’m sure people will have! Also, to be clear, it’s trail running - it’s a trail event. The 10k may measure a little long… or short. The marathon might be 26.7 miles, I mean it’s only 26.2 miles as the queen wanted to see the finish in 1908! I try to get it as close as possible but it’s trail running - a bit of “tax” (extra") or “aggressive cornering” (less) is to be expected. The main point is you are all overing the same distance on the day"! What are the timings for each event? 50 km Registration Open – 07:00 Event Start – 08:00 Marathon Registration Open – 07:00 Event Start – 08:30 Half Marathon Registration Open – 08:00 Event Start – 09:00 10 km Registration Open – 08:00 Event Start – 09:00 Can I have crew or pacers? Yes and no. You can have crew, they’re really helpful for longer events but you cannot have pacers. To be clear, that means no-one can run with you or walk alongside you for any period of time except in the final 100m or so. We actively encourage spectators and supporters but they must not move along the trail with you. They can pop up all over the course though - or just stay in the cafe all day! There is a large grass area near the HQ that can be used to put a gazebo up if your team, club, or supporters wish to. Just let us know beforehand if you plan to do this.

ARE WE THERE YET? Phoenix Running South Wales invites you to join us on Sunday 13th September 2026 at the beautiful Parc Cwm Darran in Deri, Bargoed. This is one of our timed events where you choose how far to go - from 5km to 10k, half to marathon to ultra, you can complete as many, or as few, laps as you like of a 5.3km, 3.28 mile, out and back, course through Parc Cwm Darran. Starting just behind the cafe you will head south through the park with a lap around the lake before heading north to Fochriw. We welcome runners and walkers alike - complete one lap and you're both a finisher and a winner in our eyes or keep going and see how far you can get in the full 7-hour time limit. Everyone gets the fabulous bespoke finishers medal. We operate our uniquely flexible 'rock up and run' start times, so no waiting around if you arrive early and no added pressure if you're running a bit late. If you have any special start time requirements, get in touch because depending on the distance you plan to run, we will try to accommodate all start time requests. Not sure what distance to do?  Well, the beauty of this format is that you don't even need to decide in advance - simply come and run a lap and see how you feel on the day and keep on going if it feels right. Places will be strictly limited, so don't leave it too late to enter. Staggered start from 8:30am (registration open from 7.30am) Minimum distance is 3.28 miles or as far as you can go in 7 hours. This route is entirely tarmac. The overall course has 63m elevation gain/loss per lap. What 3 Words reference is ///overpower.sifts.famous Welsh Athletics race license applied for. This course is officially road measured by AUKCM.