Dare Valley, Aberdare, Glamorgan St, Aberdare CF44 7RG

Entry to The Dare12 – the first Welsh looped trail Ultra Race

Medal for all finishers

Mid-point fully marshalled drinks station

Free professional chip timing and lap counting

Live results update on the day

Hand crafted Winner’s trophy

Free camping for the duration of the event (on a first booked first served basis)

Free entry to the Run HQ and the Afterparty (an excellent chance to relax after some trail running in Wales)

Fully qualified medical support for the duration of the race

Race number spot prizes (drawn throughout the day and evening!)

Entering as an individual or in teams of up to 8, you’ll be aiming to complete as many laps as possible of the 8km multi-terrain track in the 8am – 8pm 12 hour challenge. With each lap starting and finishing in the runners HQ (runners & supporters festival), the vibe will be electric – live music, gourmet street food & popup bars serving craft ales and ciders and supporters lining the entire route to cheer you on.

Whether you’re aiming to run one lap as part of a team, or have your heart fixed on setting the inaugural course record as a solo, this is an event not to be missed. Entrance is limited, so enter now to secure your place!

You don’t need to confirm/edit your final team line up at the time of signing up. You can sign up and change from or to the solo, pairs or team category at any time and you can confirm your final team members at a later date but we must have this information by 6 weeks prior to the event. We reserve the right to cancel your booking if you do not provide this information at the “6 week prior to the event” point.

Official Event Car Parking (£5)

Sports Massages

Ice Baths

Event tech Shirts & sports hoodies

Friends and Family Camping Tickets

Tepee hire

Powered & Non-powered caravan or camper sites

Onsite hotel accommodation (limited rooms available)

Runners festival area and entertainment until midnight on Saturday for non-competitors

Gourmet food outlets available all-day Saturday, and after party licensed bar serving refreshments all-day Saturday.

The looped course starts and finishes in the Runner’s HQ, so competitors will launch to a cacophony of supporter’s cheers and music, before heading onto the first km of sealed path through picturesque woodland. The real trails begin shortly after, as the route winds its way around the old miner’s path and Valley lakes before joining the stunning track in the shadow of the Dare Mountain ridgeline. The runners will then be greeted by a speed section through a mixture of secluded woodland and streamside trail, before beginning the climb to the start of the ridgeline. Outstanding views await as the route reaches ‘Y Ddraig Goch’ (The Red Dragon flag), before another winding speed section loops around through ancient forest to the finish line.

Solo category – open to male and female

Pair’s category – open to two male, two female or mixed pairs.

Teams of three to eight: 3/4/5/6/7/8 males. 3/4/5/6/7/8 females. Or mixed sex teams of 3/4/5/6/7/8.

Note, all categories are open age class 18-120 years of age.

All team captains must have registered on site by 7:20am on Saturday 5th of September 2020.

Registration times:

4th September from 5pm – 11pm (open to all individuals & teams)

5th September from 5am – 7:20am (open to all individuals & teams)

Please note that cars will not be allowed down to the campsite from 7am as this is when the route will be closed. At registration, you will collect your race number(s), timing chip and wristbands. These will not be posted out in advance.

All teams must sign in, register and collect their race numbers, timing chips and wristband by the 5th September at 7:20am on Saturday morning. Race registration will be open on site from 4th September at 5pm until 11pm, and re-open at 5am on race day. Registration will close at 7:20am on 5th September.

Race packs will not be posted out before the event.

Only one person per team (preferably your race captain) is allowed to be inside the race day registration area. It is your race captain or representative who is responsible for checking your team’s details are correct and your team is entered into the correct category. If you are a Solo competitor, you must pick up your race pack yourself.

It is IMPORTANT that runners must check that their details are correct & that they are entered into the correct category when they sign up. All participants must sign the waiver form to be eligible to run. All participants must indicate on the entry form if there are any relevant injuries or illnesses that the organisers should be made aware of.

It’s not all about trail running - Wales has some of the best producers of food and drink, something we’re keen to show off on the day. The race day runners HQ, will have artisan food and drink stalls, massage booths, kit shops, music, kids entertainment and a whole heap more! The afterparty kicks off when the race stops, with formal presentation of awards, and a rare chance to soothe those aching limbs and celebrate the race on the dance floor (optional, but mingling with fellow competitors is a must!).

Accommodation

Camping – For those with tents, is FREE and included in the entry fee. Camping access will be open from 5pm Friday 4th September 2020 until 10am Sunday 6th September. There are limited tent spots, so ensure you select this when purchasing your entry place!

Tepees, Hotel, Campervan & Caravan spaces are available onsite and can be booked at the time your full event ticket is purchased.