Phoenix South Wales - Christmas Advent Run
From Phoenix Running South Wales
- Date Sun 29th November 2026
- Time 08:30
- Location Merthyr Tydfil, Mid Glamorgan
- Price £22.00 - £35.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, 10 Mile, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra
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Event summary
Get ready for a festive challenge at the Phoenix South Wales Christmas Advent Run, taking place on Sunday, November 29, 2026, in the scenic surroundings of Merthyr Tydfil, Mid Glamorgan. Organized by Phoenix Running South Wales, this exciting event welcomes runners and walkers of all levels to join in on a unique timed adventure. Participants can choose their distance—ranging from 5 km to ultra, with the option to complete as many laps as they desire on the beautiful 5.3 km out and back course along the Taff Trail.
Starting behind the Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre, this flat and certified route makes it easy for everyone to enjoy the experience. Whether you complete one lap or push for more, everyone is celebrated as a finisher, earning a fabulous bespoke medal. Enjoy the flexibility of staggered start times from 8:30 am, with registration opening at 7:30 am, and feel free to adjust your plans on the day. With a no-medal entry option available, it’s an affordable way to join the fun without compromising on the support and excitement that Phoenix Running South Wales is known for. Don’t miss this opportunity to kick off the holiday season with a memorable run
Starting behind the Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre, this flat and certified route makes it easy for everyone to enjoy the experience. Whether you complete one lap or push for more, everyone is celebrated as a finisher, earning a fabulous bespoke medal. Enjoy the flexibility of staggered start times from 8:30 am, with registration opening at 7:30 am, and feel free to adjust your plans on the day. With a no-medal entry option available, it’s an affordable way to join the fun without compromising on the support and excitement that Phoenix Running South Wales is known for. Don’t miss this opportunity to kick off the holiday season with a memorable run
Phoenix South Wales - Christmas Advent Run
Sun 29th November 2026
Organiser's Description
Phoenix Running South Wales invites you to join us at our CHRISTMAS ADVENT RUN on Sunday 29th November 2026 at Rhydycar in Merthyr Tydfil.
This is one of our timed events where you choose how far to go - from 5 km to 10 km, 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 along the Taff Trail. Starting behind Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre and heading south to the turnaround point, returning to the Leisure Centre where you will continue north towards Merthyr College to the second turnaround point and head back to the aid station to finish a lap.
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.
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, so we offer a no medal entry option at a flat £20. We cover our base costs, and you get all the usual Phoenix support, epic aid station, same-day results, athlete's profiles, Phoenix World, digital bibs, digital finishers certificates, and so on, but not having a medal means we can keep the price low for this entry option.
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 start from 8:30am (registration open from 7.30am)
This route is entirely tarmac and is officially measured and AUKCM certified for road classification. Minimum distance is 3.28 miles or as far as you can go in 7 hours. The overall course has 63m elevation gain/loss per lap.
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UKA Race License applied for.
This is one of our timed events where you choose how far to go - from 5 km to 10 km, 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 along the Taff Trail. Starting behind Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre and heading south to the turnaround point, returning to the Leisure Centre where you will continue north towards Merthyr College to the second turnaround point and head back to the aid station to finish a lap.
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.
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, so we offer a no medal entry option at a flat £20. We cover our base costs, and you get all the usual Phoenix support, epic aid station, same-day results, athlete's profiles, Phoenix World, digital bibs, digital finishers certificates, and so on, but not having a medal means we can keep the price low for this entry option.
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 start from 8:30am (registration open from 7.30am)
This route is entirely tarmac and is officially measured and AUKCM certified for road classification. Minimum distance is 3.28 miles or as far as you can go in 7 hours. The overall course has 63m elevation gain/loss per lap.
What 3 Words reference is ///coins.pints.buns
UKA Race License applied for.
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 Event Including 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra
£22.00
UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00
Booking for more than 1?
Course Details
The route is entirely on tarmac along the Taff Trail adjacent to Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre.
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CF48 1UT, Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom
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