Saturn Running - Aberdare
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Spice Up Your Run - Wales
Spice Up Your Run - Wales is a themed running event on 24 January 2026 at Dare Valley Country Park, Aberdare, CF44 7PS. The event is run by Saturn Too Limited, a franchise partner of Saturn Running. It is organised as a 7 hour Time Challenge, allowing participants to choose how many laps they complete. The minimum distance is 3 km. A full lap is listed as 7 km (4.37 miles) but may be changed to a 3.28 mile loop depending on course conditions. There are 3 km and 5 km turn points within the lap. It is three laps for a half marathon, six laps for a marathon, seven or more laps for an ultra, and a 50 km option is available. Walkers are permitted and fancy dress is optional.
Completing at least 3 km makes a runner an official finisher and earns a Spice Girls themed medal. Distance pins are available for half-marathon and longer finishes, including Half-Marathon, Mega-Half, Marathon, 50 km and Ultra pins. Finishers receive a goody bag; a vegan goody bag option is offered. Aid and drinks tables are provided at the start/finish of each lap with snacks and vegan options. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Practical information
- 3 km
- 5 km (open to entrants aged 12 and over)
- 10 km (open to entrants aged 16 and over)
- Half Marathon (open to entrants aged 17 and over)
- Marathon (open to entrants aged 18 and over)
- 50 km (open to entrants aged 20 and over)
- Ultra Marathon (open to entrants aged 18 and over)
- Free parking at the venue. Toilets available; no changing rooms or showers.
- A cafe is located by race HQ. Bag drop is available but not secure.
- Bone conducting headphones only. Final race instructions are emailed before the event; numbers are collected on the day.
