Celtic Trail Races

Aberdare, United Kingdom • 13 Dec 2025

The Celtic Trail Races, held annually at Dare Valley Country Park in Aberdare, South Wales, offer a festive trail running experience with three distances: a 34-mile ultra, a 26-mile marathon, and a 13-mile half marathon. The courses traverse rugged, ancient Celtic tracks through Afan Forest and the Rhigos mountain range, featuring sharp climbs, fast descents, river crossings, and stunning views of the Brecon Beacons National Park. All routes are fully marked and include multiple checkpoints with refreshments. The event finishes with a lively atmosphere at Dare Valley Country Park, complete with festive treats and support services like physiotherapy and electronic timing, making it suitable for a wide range of trail runners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

34 mi
5850 m+
Celtic Ultra
26 mi
4200 m+
Celtic Trail Marathon
13 mi
2200 m+
Celtic Trail Half Marathon
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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