Phoenix Running - Aberfan
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Phoenix: South Wales - Aberfan Memorial Run
This event takes place on Sunday 18 October 2026 at Aberfan Community Centre and the adjacent Taff Trail in Aberfan, Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales. The run is organised as a memorial for the victims of the Aberfan Disaster; a contribution from every race entry will be donated to the Aberfan Memorial Charity. The event is listed as sold out for attended entries, with a virtual participation option available.
Participants choose how far to go by completing laps of a measured out-and-back course. The lap length is 5.3 km (3.28 miles). The event uses a 7-hour maximum time and the minimum distance recorded is one lap. The surface is fully tarmac and the overall course elevation gain is 51 m. The course is classified as Road and holds a UKACM certificate of course accuracy (25/471). A Welsh Athletics race licence has been applied for.
Entry pricing information includes affiliated and unaffiliated rates and a trial lower-cost no-medal entry option. Standard entries include a bespoke finishers medal. Event facilities noted by the organiser include free parking at the community centre (what3words ///puppy.snuck.obey) and the nearest train station at Merthyr Vale, approximately 1 mile from the start. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
