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ENTRIES:
10 MILER - £18 Affiliated £20 Un-Affiliated
20 Miler - £30 Affiliated £32 Un-Affiliated
START & FINISH:
Merthyr Leisure Village
9.30am 10 mile start
9.45am 20 mile start
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What your registration includes:
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A running number and timing chip to be collected on the day of the race
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A race momento (to be revealed soon!)
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Water stations along the route
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Chip timed results
Venue details:
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Toilet facilities in Merthyr Leisure Village
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On-Site Parking
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Refreshments in the leisure village
We do ask if you can lift share, bike or look at alternative forms of transport to avoid congestion.
On the Day:
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Race numbers can be collected from the front entrance of the leisure centre from 8.15am
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Collection points are separated for 10 mile entrants and 20 mile entrants and will be clearly marked
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Please arrive early as registration can get busy
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For 2027, we have agreed a staggered start with 10 milers off at 9.30 and the 20 milers at 9.45.
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The aim of the staggered start is to alleviate pressure points on the race route, giving everyone the best opportunity to enjoy the day!
Q. Can I enter on the day?
Entries may be available on the day, however this can't be guaranteed. Enter early to make sure you have a place!
Entry numbers
10 mile race: 150 runners
20 mile race: 250 runners
The Route:
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Start from the rear of Merthyr Leisure Centre
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Straight the Taff Trail south to Abercanaid, Troedyrhiw and Aberfan and back
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10 mile runners do 1 loop, 20 mile runners do 2.
Q. Can I wear headphones?
The short answer is 'No'. As the route is mainly off road and there are a few crossings, being able to hear the race marshalls is important. Also, the course is on the shared route of the Taff Trail with walkers and bikers also out and about.
Q. Is there a cut off time?
For the 20 mile race, 'Yes'.
The Race Time Limit is 4 hours and 30 minutes. To ensure this is adhered to we will operate a course closure at the 10 Mile mark at 2 hours and 15 minutes.
Please do not enter the 20 Miler if you cannot achieve the cut off and the final time limits.
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Leader Bike and tail runner
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9 Water stations for 20 Miler/4 for 10 Miler
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Fully marshalled course and WA licence applied for
Q. Can I drop down from the 20 to 10 miles?
We get it; sometimes training doesn't go to plan. It's at the Race Organisers discretion to switch distances. Please get in touch here if you need to make a change to your entry and we'll do our best to accommodate!
Q. Where can I find conditions of entry?
The full details of conditions of entry are on the entry form link. Details relate to age of entry, data protection and emergency contact details etc.
lINK HERE: - RACE DETAILS
Race Supporter 2026 - Thanks to Tesco Extra, Merthyr Tydfil
A big thank you to Tesco in Merthyr who kindly donated bananas for all race finishers!
