True Grit Trail Half Marathon
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Event details
The True Grit Trail Half Marathon takes place on 16 May 2026 at Bridgend Miniature Railway Centre, Fountain Road, Aberkenfig, Tondu, Bridgend CF32 0EH, United Kingdom. The event is organised by Mad Running Junkies. The race distance is 13.1 miles. Entry is limited to 50 participants. Minimum age is 18 on the event date. Entries open 25 July 2025 and close 15 May 2026. Entry fee options listed are £27 for entry only and £55 for entry with a T-shirt. Registration is via the SiEntries system.
Course and on-site facilities
The route is mixed terrain with hills, a quarry section, a downhill forestry trail and a final flat muddy mile. The course passes the Bedford ironworks within the 40-acre Bedford Park area and uses local footpaths and the Celtic Trail. The route includes a new quarry section with slag heaps, mud and water, and a section named "Mount Mayhem." The course will be fully marked. Two major checkpoints/feed stations are provided on the route offering water and small snacks. On-site facilities listed include car parking, toilet facilities, hot and cold drinks and snacks, a medical team, volunteers and a bespoke medal for finishers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
