Phoenix Running - Aberfan

DEC
6
2025
Phoenix Running South Wales invites you to the Bobble Wobble in Aberfan, a flat tarmac out and back on the Taff Trail with distances from 5k to ultra and attended or virtual entries. Flexible one hour start and a bobble hat for finishers.
Sat 6 Dec 2025
5.3km Lap 10.0km Half Marathon Marathon Ultra (up to 7 Hours)

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Event overview

Phoenix Running South Wales stages the "South Wales - Bobble Wobble" in Aberfan, Merthyr Tydfil. The event is offered as both an attended and a virtual run. There is a one-hour flexible start window and organisers will try to accommodate special start time requests depending on chosen distance. The overall event time limit is 7 hours.

Course and distances

The course is an out-and-back route along the Taff Trail at Aberfan. Each lap measures 5.3 km (3.28 miles). The surface is fully tarmac and the overall elevation gain is 51 m. The minimum distance is one lap, or 3.28 miles.

Distances available:

  • 5 km
  • 10 km
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Ultra

Logistics and entries

The event base is Aberfan Community Centre, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 4QE. Free parking is available at the Community Centre. The nearest train station is Merthyr Vale, approximately 1 mile from the start. Entry categories listed include affiliated and unaffiliated fees, and a lower-priced no-medal entry option is available. Event support includes an aid station, same-day results, athlete profiles, digital bibs, and digital finisher certificates. Finishers may receive a bobble hat unless they have chosen a no-hat option. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

7 hr
Ultra (up to 7 Hours)
Marathon
Marathon
Half Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
10.0km
5 km
5.3km Lap

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