Professional event
Timing
Professional first aiders specialising in off-road rescue (CAVRA)
Aid stations with water and snacks
Friendly volunteers
There are changing rooms and showers at the venue.

Every finisher will receive a 'Finisher's medal'. There will be prizes for:
1st, 2nd and 3rd male
1st, 2nd and 3rd female
1st male veteran (over 45)
1st female veteran (over 45)

• Not for profit event
• Eco friendly medals
• Experienced first aiders with offroad vehicles
• Limited field sizes to protect trails
• South Wales's best routes

The half marathon is an excellent trail run for new runners and veterans alike. Mountain views, woods, rivers and camaraderie. Part of the Radyr and Morganstown Festival, with proceeds going to local charities. We aim for this race to be focused on those looking to get into trail running in a safe, supported environment. The route will be fully marked, with two check points to help you on your way. That said, the route is not easy. The winners came in at 1hour 45 minutes in our first race. However don't be put of by the challenge. Our sweepers walked the entire route well within the cut of times, we will do everything we can to get you around.

The winner's time is normally approx 1hr 45; middle field time: 2hrs 40mins
The marathon is for more experienced runners, with over 1400 meters of climb. The route has been described as beautiful, and brutal. A gpx and map will be provided, but some navigation skills will be required. A hill bagging tour of North Cardiff; Garth, Craig Yr Allt, Caerphilly Common and Mynydd Rudry, with a relaxing return along the Rhymney Valley Ridgeway
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The winner's time is normally: 4hrs 50; middle field time 6hrs 5mins


Marathon
The course will follow the route of the half marathon for the first seven miles, which will be well marked. The marathon loop to Rudry will not be significantly marked. There will be a few arrows at crucial junctions, though there will be an expectation on runners to be able to navigate.

There will be compulsory clip markers on the summits of each of the hills, and at pertinent locations to ensure runners travel at least the full marathon distance. A map and gpx file will be provided with the marathon route.
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Be warned, the marathon route is not easy. It is not a route for a 'first marathon'. Last year, the half marathon took runners an additional half an hour to an hour longer than their road race times. That easily means three hours of racing for the half. If you have not completed a three hour race such as a triathalon, then consider the half route. If you do fancy going for broke we will try to support you, even if it is your first try. You have been warned :-) The cut offs are there to ensure that we can check runners medical fitness at appropriate points around the course. We do want runners to achieve thier goals, but we also bear in mind it is meant to be a beautiful day in the country.

The race contains 3 checkpoints, with water and light refreshments.

Date: Saturday 13 May
Marathon Race Start: 8:00
Registration Opens: 6:00 (for both races)
Registration Closes: 7:30
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Half Marathon Race Start: 9:00
Registration Reopens: 7:45
Registration Closes: 8:30

There will be a kit check at registration – no kit,
no entry.

The course will be signed and should not require map reading or navigation skills. However, due to the length of the race, and wishing to keep the ‘exploring’ feel of being in the countryside, runners should expect distances where there may be no signage. Signs will be at junctions and pathway choices.

Despite the best laid plans, some runners may still lose their way. For that reason, we will be providing a map of the route on Ordinance Survey 1:25000. An ability to understand these maps will be helpful.

We have employed the services of CAVRA for our medical support. They are also a fully trained and very experienced search and rescue team. If you do get lost, please contact the emergency number provided on the day, and we will get you back on the right path.

The race contains 2 checkpoints, with water and light refreshments.

The course will follow the route of the half marathon for the first seven miles, which will be well marked. The marathon loop to Rudry will not be significantly marked. There will be a few arrows at crucial junctions, though there will be an expectation on runners to be able to navigate.

There will be compulsory clip markers on the summits of each of the hills, and at pertinent locations to ensure runners travel at least the full marathon distance. A map and gpx file will be provided with the marathon route.
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Be warned, the marathon route is not easy. It is not a route for a 'first marathon'. Last year, the half marathon took runners an additional half an hour to an hour longer than their road race times. That easily means three hours of racing for the half. If you have not completed a three hour race such as a triathalon, then consider the half route. If you do fancy going for broke we will try to support you, even if it is your first try. You have been warned :-) The cut offs are there to ensure that we can check runners medical fitness at appropriate points around the course. We do want runners to achieve thier goals, but we also bear in mind it is meant to be a beautiful day in the country.

The race contains 3 checkpoints, with water and light refreshments.

For the half marathon - Cut offs are generous and allow for approximately 2.5 m.p.h pace – which is fast walking. Remember there are some hills, so this is quite a challenge if you are considering walking the whole route.
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Race Start: 9:00
CP1 Cut Off: 11:10 (5.35 Miles)
CP2 Cut Off: 13:00 (10 Miles)
Race Finish: 14:30 (13.6 Miles)
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For the Full Marathon - since we see this as a race for the more experienced runner, there will be an overall time limit of 8 hours for the full marathon route. This equates to about 3.25 miles per hour.
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CP2 Cut Off: 12:30 (15.5 Miles)
CP3 Cut Off: 3:00 (22.5 Miles)
Race Finish: 16:00 (26.3 Miles)