Caerphilly Trail 5k and 10k

Race HQ with toilets
Medal
Professional race service
Timing
Prizes for top 3 men, top 3 women, 1st male veteran and 1st female veteran
Professional first aid team suitable for off-road races
Adventurous routes (we keep our numbers low so that we can use smaller, more exciting trails)

• Ecofriendly medal from a local company using sustainable materials
• Not for profit event that donates proceeds to local causes
• Professional event with incredible route, accurate timing, supportive volunteers, generous cut off times
• Professional medical support who specialise in hard to reach/off-road support
• South Wales's best routes

Both courses are hilly and undulating but with a good balance of uphill and downhill throughout (it's not a fell race!). You will enjoy running through fields, fast singletracks, a stone roman path and a mixture of gravel and muddy paths and tracks. The highest peak is Rudry mountain (which is technically only a hill!) and at the top you will be rewarded with panoramic views of Machen mountain, Caerphilly mountain. Rhymney Ridgeway and Caerphilly town.

Whether you are a first time trail runner or looking to test yourself on fast and technical downhills, these courses have been designed with all runners in mind.

Being a short race there is no minimum kit. That said, please be sensible. It is February.
We recommend
Waterproof top
Thermal base
Trail shoes
Hat and Gloves
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Given this is an entry race, you may not know what to get. There is an overwhelming array of lovely very expensive kit out there, and if you are not sure if you want to go trail racing again, then that is a difficult challenge. All we can say is there is no such thing as bad weather, but there are bad clothes.
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Get in touch with us if you are unsure - we really want to help you get out there and enjoy Wales all year around. If you need specialist help we can put you in touch with people who will provide expert advise.

Registration opens - 9.00

Caerphilly Trail 5k - 10.30 start
Caerphilly Trail 10k - 10.00 start

You are allowed 2 hours to complete the race. You can walk the entire route

Final Race Cut Off: 12.30