Phoenix South Wales - Are We There Yet?
From Phoenix Running South Wales
- Date Sun 13th September 2026
- Time 08:30
- Location Bargoed, Mid Glamorgan
- Price £22.00 - £35.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra
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Event summary
This timed event features a scenic 5.3km (3.28 mile) out-and-back course that winds through the stunning park, allowing participants to complete as many laps as they desire within a generous 7-hour time limit. With staggered start times beginning at 8:30 am and registration opening at 7:30 am, there's no need to rush—just arrive, enjoy the atmosphere, and run at your own pace. Every finisher will receive a fabulous bespoke medal, while those looking for a budget-friendly option can take advantage of the 'no medal' choice starting from just £22. Don't miss this chance to be part of an uplifting community event that celebrates achievement and inclusivity—secure
Phoenix South Wales - Are We There Yet?
Sun 13th September 2026
Organiser's Description
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.
Here at Phoenix Running South Wales, we pride ourselves on providing the very best race bling to highlight your achievement; however, we are conscious that events can be expensive to enter, and times are tough right now. We are therefore trialling a 'no medal' entry option from £22. We cover our base costs, and you get all the usual Phoenix support, epic aid station, same-day results, athletes profiles, Phoenix World, digital BIBs, digital finishers certificates, etc., but no medal means we can keep the price low for this entry option.
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.
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Welsh Athletics race license applied for.
This course is officially road measured by AUKCM.
Races
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7 Hour Timed Event Including 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra
£35.00
UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00
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NO MEDAL - 7 Hour Timed Challenge Including 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra
£22.00
UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00
Booking for more than 1?
Course Details
An officially measured (UKACM) route of 5.3km, or 3.28 miles. The route is entirely on tarmac and we recommend road shoes.
The route starts adjacent to the top carpark and follows the path straight down the trail until you reach the turnaround point. On the way back you will take a right hand turn towards the lake, you follow the path anticlockwise around the lake to complete a full loop, returning right back to the trail. From here you will head straight back to the aid station and continue on the trail until the next turnaround point when you make your way back to the aid station to complete a lap.
We recommend that you run on the RIGHT HAND SIDE of the path at all times
Each lap has approximately 80m of elevation gain.
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Location
CF81 9NR, Bargoed, United Kingdom
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