Phoenix Running - Trelewis
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Event overview
The South Wales - Lovespoon Run takes place on Sunday 25 January 2026 at the Rock UK Summit Centre, The Old Drift Mine, Trelewis, Merthyr Tydfil, CF46 6RD. The event marks St Dwynwen's Day and is organised as a timed endurance event with a total time limit of seven hours. Start times operate within a one-hour start window and organisers can accommodate special start time requests depending on the planned distance.
Distances and format
Participants choose how far to go by completing laps of a loop. Available distance options include:
- 5 km
- 10 km
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra
Each lap is 5.3 km (3.28 miles) on an out-and-back course through Parc Taf Bargoed. The minimum distance is 3.28 miles or as far as a participant can go in the seven-hour limit. Runners and walkers may complete as many or as few laps as they wish.
Course and services
The multi-terrain course is mostly on tarmac paths with about 0.5 miles on riverside trail and has an overall elevation gain of 37 m. The event offers aid station support, same-day results, athlete profiles, digital bibs, and digital finishers certificates. The organiser also mentions a no-medal entry option at a flat fee of £20 and lists standard entry fees of £33 (affiliated) and £35 (unaffiliated).
Regulations
Distance restrictions apply for participants aged 20 or under in line with UK Athletics rules; full terms and conditions are available from the organiser. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
