Phoenix Running - Trelewis
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Event overview
Phoenix Running South Wales will hold the "Hug, Marry, RUN" timed event on Saturday 14 February 2026 at the Rock UK Summit Centre, The Old Drift Mine, Trelewis, Merthyr Tydfil, CF46 6RD. The event uses a one-hour start window with staggered starts and a maximum running time of seven hours. Entry prices listed are £33 (affiliated), £35 (unaffiliated), and a no-medal option at £20. The event is licensed by Welsh Athletics, race license 26MTWA00249. As per UK Athletics rules, distance restrictions apply to participants aged 20 or under.
Course, distances and services
The course is an out-and-back lap of 5.3 km (3.28 miles) through Parc Taf Bargoed, a Green Flag park. The minimum distance is one lap (3.28 miles) or as far as a participant can go within seven hours. The surface is multi-terrain - mostly tarmac paths with about 0.5 miles on riverside trail - and the overall course elevation gain is 37 m. Available participant services include aid stations, same-day results, athlete profiles, digital bibs, and digital finishers certificates. All attended and virtual participants will receive a free giveaway medal or memento; the no-medal entry option omits the physical medal but includes the other services. The event notes a What3Words reference of ///magical.reference.sandwich. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
