Celtic Trail Races
Aberdare, United Kingdom • 13 Dec 2025
Event information
Celtic Trail Races is a trail running event based at Dare Valley Country Park, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff. Routes go through the Afan Forest and the Rhigos mountain range and finish on sections of the Coed Morgannwg Way at Dare Valley Country Park. The courses mainly follow wide forest tracks with sections of single track, river crossings, climbs and long descents. All courses are fully marked and a GPX file and maps are provided.
Courses close at 18:00 on race day. There is a compulsory kit list that all competitors must carry. Checkpoints provide refreshments such as water, fruit, sweets, biscuits and crisps. Electronic timing and safety tracking are provided.
Race distances and logistics
- 34 miles
- 26 miles
- 13 miles
The 34-mile and 26-mile races are circular routes starting and finishing at Dare Valley Country Park. The 13-mile half marathon is a linear route starting at Resolven Rugby Club and finishing at Dare Valley Country Park. Coach transport to the half marathon start is available for an extra charge and a small finish bag (10 litres) can be transported back to the finish. Event base postcodes: CF44 7RG (visitor centre, registration, start/finish) and CF44 8UH (half marathon parking). Entry fees are listed per distance and entry includes a race buff, finisher medal, car parking, photos, mince pie and Christmas songs at the finish, physiotherapy and first aid, checkpoints, and marked route with GPS file. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.