Saturn Running - Aberdare

APR
26
2026
Choose your distance in this 7 hour time challenge at scenic Dare Valley Country Park, with multi lap routes from 3 km up to 50 km. Enjoy on course snacks, vegan options and themed medals with distance pins.
Sun 26 Apr 2026
Minimum Distance 3km Lap Distance 4.37 Miles (... Half Marathon (3 Laps) Marathon (6 Laps) 50 Km Distance

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Event overview

The Nearly But Not Quite London Marathon - Wales is organised by Saturn Too Limited (a franchise partner of Saturn Running). The next race date is 26/04/2026 at Dare Valley Country Park, Aberdare, CF44 7PS. A member entry price of £22.00 is available; members are guaranteed entry and receive a mini-me medal pin at each event they attend.

This is a 7 hour Time Challenge that allows participants to choose their distance. The minimum distance to be an official finisher is 3 km. A full lap is stated as 7 km (4.37 miles) but may change to a 3.28 mile loop depending on course conditions. Distance examples: 3 laps for a half marathon, 6 laps for a marathon, 7 or more laps for an ultra. A 50 km distance is also available. The lap includes a 3 km and 5 km turn point for younger runners to meet UK Athletics age rules.

Course, services and rules

The course runs on well maintained footpaths around Dare Valley Country Park with views of the surrounding countryside. The route is suitable for a road trainer. There is an aid and drinks table at the start/finish of each lap offering drinks, savoury and sweet snacks, vegan options, and ice cream for finishers. Finishers who complete at least 3 km receive a themed medal; distance pins are awarded for half-marathon, mega-half, marathon, 50 km and ultra distances and are attached to the medal ribbon. Goody bags are provided, with a vegan option available.

Facilities include toilets and a cafe by race HQ; there are no separate changing rooms or showers. Free parking is available. Number pick up is on race day at registration. A bag drop area is provided but it is not secure. Bone conducting headphones only are allowed. Events use public footpaths, so runners should be considerate of other users. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

50 km
50 Km Distance
Marathon
Marathon (6 Laps)
Half Marathon
Half Marathon (3 Laps)
7 km
Lap Distance 4.37 Miles (7 Km)
Minimum Distance 3km
Ultra (7 or More Laps)

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