Phoenix South Wales - Butterfly Run
From Phoenix Running South Wales
- Date Sat 11th July 2026
- Time 08:30
- Location Treharris, Mid Glamorgan
- Price £35.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra
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Event summary
Whether you're an experienced runner or a walking enthusiast, this event welcomes everyone to enjoy the journey at their own pace. With a unique 'rock up and run' format, you'll have the flexibility to start whenever you arrive, making it a stress-free experience. And don’t forget the eye-catching supersized spinning medal that awaits all finishers! With limited spots available, be sure to secure your place early for this exciting event that promises to be both challenging and rewarding. Join us for a day of camaraderie, achievement, and stunning scenery!
Phoenix South Wales - Butterfly Run
Sat 11th July 2026
Organiser's Description
The medal for this event is a beautifully detailed, supersized, spinning medal - one not to be missed! If you have the Dragonfly, Flamingo, or Bumblebee medal then you know what we are talking about, and you have the opportunity to add another one to your collection.
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 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? 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 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 37m elevation gain/loss per lap, making this a fairly flat route.
This event is licensed by Welsh Athletics, race license: 26MTWA00309
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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Course Details
The route is primarily on tarmac with a short section on riverside trail.
The route starts adjacent to the coal cart statue and follows the path straight, past the lakes, keep going straight until you reach the turnaround point. On the way back you will take a left turn over a bridge, follow the wiggly path until you join the trail with the river on your right hand side. Once back at the lakes keep them on the right until you reach the end, cross the bridge, then turn left and make your way back to the Summit Centre.
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Location
CF46 6RD B4255, Treharris, United Kingdom
Phoenix South Wales - Butterfly Run
