True Grit Trail Marathon
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True Grit Trail Marathon
The True Grit Trail Marathon is a trail marathon of 26.2 miles held at Bridgend Miniature Railway Centre, Fountain Road, Aberkenfig, Tondu, Bridgend CF32 0EH. The event is organised by Mad Running Junkies and has a minimum entry age of 18. Entry places are limited to 60 participants and new entries closed on 1 February 2026.
The route uses mixed terrain with several named sections and features. Runners pass quarry areas including the section referred to as the Hill of Doom, a downhill forestry trail that can be technical, a New Quarry Section with slag heaps and muddy passages, and a new segment named Mount Mayhem. The course also runs past the Bedford ironworks within the 40 acre Bedford Park area, a scheduled ancient monument near a network of footpaths and the Celtic Trail. The final kilometre includes a flat muddy approach to the finish.
The course will be marked and a GPX file is available. There are five major checkpoints and feed stations providing water and simple snacks such as jelly babies. Included on site are car parking, toilet facilities, hot and cold drinks and snacks, a medical team, volunteers, and a bespoke finish medal. Entry fee options listed were entry only and entry with a T shirt. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
