Saturn Running - Aberdare
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Santa Run Wales
Santa Run Wales is a festive fun run held on 19 December 2026 at Dare Valley Country Park in Grecynon, CF44 7RG, UK. The event is organised and managed by Saturn Too Limited, a franchise partner of Saturn Running.
Available distances:
- 5 km
- 2.5 km
The course uses well maintained footpaths around Dare Valley Country Park and offers views of the surrounding countryside. Races are run as a 2.5 km lap or a 5.0 km route. The course may be changed depending on the weather, and the event takes place on public footpaths.
Included for finishers are a Christmas-themed medal and a festive goody bag, with vegan options available. There is a fully stocked aid table with drinks and snacks, toilets, and a bag drop. The venue offers free parking and a café near race HQ. There are no separate changing rooms or showers.
Race day procedures include number pick up at registration and a non-secure bag drop area; items should not be left unattended. Bone conducting headphones are the only headphones permitted. Participants should be considerate of other path users while on public footpaths. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
