Saturn Running - Aberdare
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Event overview
A Christmas Carol Bobble Hat Run is organised by Saturn Too at Dare Valley Country Park, Aberdare, CF44 7PS. The event on 21/12/2025 is run as a 7-hour Time Challenge, so participants choose how far to run within that time. Walkers are allowed. Entry at the member price is £27.00; members are guaranteed entry and receive a mini-me medal pin at each event. Final race instructions are sent by email in the week before the event and race numbers are collected on the day at registration.
Course, distances and facilities
The course is on well maintained footpaths around Dare Valley Country Park with views of the surrounding countryside. The regular lap is 7 km (4.37 miles) but it may be changed to a 3.28 mile loop depending on conditions. The route has a 3 km turn point and a 5 km turn point to help meet UK Athletics age rules. There is free parking, toilets, and a cafe by race HQ. There are no separate changing facilities or showers. An aid table and drinks station is available at the start/finish of each lap with savoury and sweet snacks and vegan options. A bag drop is provided but it is not secure. Only bone conducting headphones are allowed.
Distances
- Minimum distance: 3 km (part of a lap)
- Full lap: 7 km (4.37 miles); may change to 3.28 mile loop
- Half marathon: 3 laps (approx 21.1 km)
- Marathon: 6 laps
- Ultra / 50 km: 7 or more laps; 50 km option available
Medals, a bobble hat for finishers of 3 km or more, and distance pins for half-marathon and longer distances are awarded. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.