Mini Burn Family Adventure Race - Run Bike Kayak

FOOT PHASE A short undulating run on grass and a little pavement around the truffle field and chicken farm at Penllyn Estate will warm you up for the adventure ahead.

CYCLING PHASES The cycling is on hard and soft-packed trails. There will be some ascent and descent on small stoney tracks and grass, and if wet, it’s likely to be very muddy in places – It will be an adventure! There will be a small section of road.

KAYAKING PHASE The kayaking phase will be around four buoys in the lake. There will be plenty of water safety, and we will offer support and instruction if required. All kayaks and kayaking equipment is provided. For this event, the kayaking phase will be midway around the bike course, so we will have a small transition area for you to leave your bikes.

FOOT NAVIGATION PHASE Straight after the kayak, you will be given a map featuring five checkpoints. All you need to do is find them! If you choose to race competitively, there will be time penalties for any checkpoints not found. You will then get back onto your bike to finish off the rest of the course.

You are going to experience a day like no other, and we can confidently say that because there is no other event of it's kind in the UK today.

When you turn up with your bike we will take care of you, show you what to do and where to go. It's then a case of start the event, have a blast and finish up with a medal.

It will be the most fun you've had with your family for a long time and a perfect way to start you off on your family adventures.

• Experience adventure racing for the first time in a safe environment
• See the Vale of Glamorgan at its best
• Event designed by Adventure Racing World Series athletes
• Well-signed route with only a small amount of navigation
• Close to Wales’s top voted Farm Shop and Cafe
• Suitable for all ages and levels. For families, couples, siblings, friends
• You can race hard or simply take your time
• Everyone receives a uniquely designed medal!

TIMETABLE
09:30 - 12:30 | Arrive at registration 30 minutes prior to your start time
10:00 - 13:00 | Staggered starts
16:00 | Prize-giving ceremony for winners

CATEGORIES
Each team must have 2-4 participants:

Family Team with a junior under 7
Family Team with a junior 7 and over but under 12
Family Team with a junior 12 and over but under 18
Team over 18

Not sure? We'll help!

You don't need to have a child to take part, couples, siblings even friends are very welcome in the over 18's category.

CATERING
Snacks and drinks will be available to purchase throughout the day from Forage Away and a Hog Roast will be at the event centre in front of the farm shop. If you’d like a little more luxury then please contact Forage Farm Shop and cafe to book yourself a post-race table for lunch or an early dinner.

DISTANCE & PHASES 2.8 km run, 3 km mountain bike, 1 km kayak & 1 km foot navigation phase & 5km mountain bike. There will be some special challenges along the way.

TIMINGS & RESULTS If you’d like to race competitively, you will be given a timing device to record your time. This is optional for those who would rather not race. Results will be based on those completing the full course first and then based on time second. This means it’s worth aiming to get around the whole course, even if it takes a little longer. There is no time limit.

FOOT PHASE A short undulating run on grass and a little pavement around the truffle field and chicken farm at Penllyn Estate will warm you up for the adventure ahead.

CYCLING PHASES The cycling is on hard and soft-packed trails. There will be some ascent and descent on small stoney tracks and grass, and if wet, it’s likely to be very muddy in places – It will be an adventure! There will be a small section of road. HELMETS MUST BE WORN. One checkpoint will be at the top of the hill on the long course only. If you don’t own a bike, you must borrow one from a friend or hire one from one of our cycle partners. Details below.

KAYAKING PHASE The kayaking phase will be around four buoys in the lake. There will be plenty of water safety, and we will offer support and instruction if required. All kayaks and kayaking equipment is provided. For this event, the kayaking phase will be midway around the bike course, so we will have a small transition area for you to leave your bikes. You may want to carry some waterproof trousers in your bag for the kayaking phase, as you will get a wet bottom! Also, if you wear bike shoes, you may want to carry your trainers as the foot orienteering phase will also occur here.

FOOT NAVIGATION PHASE Straight after the kayak, you will be given a map featuring five checkpoints. All you need to do is find them! If you choose to race competitively, there will be time penalties for any checkpoints not found. You will then get back onto your bike to finish off the rest of the course. There will be a finish checkpoint at the end of the course.​

We have searched high and low for bike hire in the Vale of Glamorgan, but unfortunately, no such thing exists! Bikes can, however, be hired from Pedal Power in Cardiff or from Margam Park Adventure in Neath & Port Talbot. Both are happy for you to collect the night before. Please contact Pedal Power and Margam Park Adventure directly to make a booking. Pedal Power have excellent Isla and Frog bikes available for children and limited adult mountain bikes, and Margam Park have a variety of adult and children’s mountain bikes.

There are log cabins available to rent with Cowbridge Cabins on Penllyn Estate.

Please contact them directly to make a booking.