South Wales - Christmas Jumper Run
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Phoenix Running - Merthyr Tydfil
Phoenix Running South Wales stages a Christmas Jumper Run at Parc Taf Bargoed in Trelewis, Merthyr Tydfil on Saturday 5 December 2026. The event takes place within a Green Flag park that combines recent redevelopment with visible industrial heritage and parkland views.
The format is lap based on a 5.3 km 3.28 mile out and back course on tarmac. Each lap has about 63 m of elevation gain or loss. The minimum distance is one lap, and the maximum is determined by how many laps a participant completes within the seven hour event time. Flexible rock up and run start arrangements are offered to accommodate different arrival times.
Distances available include:
- 5 km
- 10 km
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra
Entrants who register by mid October will receive a bespoke long sleeved technical running top produced for the event by REdbEAR Sports. REdbEAR Sports also provides an exclusive discount code for Phoenix runners. Entry fees are listed as £33 for affiliated runners and £35 for unaffiliated runners. The organiser notes that UK Athletics licence is applied for and that UKA distance restrictions apply to participants aged 20 or under. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
