Phoenix South Wales - Hug, Marry, RUN
From Phoenix Running South Wales
- Date Sat 14th February 2026
- Time 08:30
- Location Treharris, Mid Glamorgan
- Price £22.00 - £35.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra
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Event summary
Whether you want to embrace the spirit of St. Valentine by hugging your way through a lap, marrying the challenge of a longer distance, or simply running at your own pace, everyone is a winner at this event. With options for both medal and no-medal entries, participants can enjoy the same exceptional support, including fully stocked aid stations and digital certificates. The staggered start times from 8:30 AM allow for a relaxed arrival, so you can take your time and enjoy the day. Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to run, walk, and celebrate love in a
Phoenix South Wales - Hug, Marry, RUN
Sat 14th February 2026
Organiser's Description
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 . Everyone gets the fabulous bespoke finishers medal.
We operate our uniquely flexible rock up and run start times within a one-hour start window, 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. We are therefore trialling 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.
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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 an elevation gain of 37m.
This event is licensed by Welsh Athletics, race license: 26MTWA00249
Races
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7 Hour Timed Challenge Including 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra
£35.00
UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00
Booking for more than 1? -
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
The route is primarily on tarmac with a short section on riverside trail.
The paths used for this route are a public right of way, so we kindly ask that you give extra consideration to all other users particular. Certain parts of the route are ‘out and back’ and you will be passing other participants coming in the opposite direction, so please give care and attention to this and have a safe run. Use the opportunity to share some words of encouragement.
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
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