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Nightmare before Xmas Trail ½ Marathon

Aberkenfig, United Kingdom • 19 Dec 2026

Event details

The Nightmare Before Xmas Trail ½ Marathon takes place on 19 December 2026 at Bridgend Miniature Railway Centre, Fountain Road, Aberkenfig, Tondu, Bridgend CF32 9BZ, UK. The event is organised by Mad Running Junkies. Entries open 25 December 2025 and close 18 December 2026. The minimum age is 17 or older. Only 70 places are available. Entry fees are listed as £27 for entry only and £55 for entry with a T-shirt.

Distances

  • ½ Marathon
  • 8 miles section plus about 5 extra miles

Course and facilities

The course is a mixed-terrain trail that includes a hill, a road section with views, a downhill forestry trail that can be technical, mud and water sections, and a steep feature called the Hill of Doom. The route will be fully marked.

On the day there will be car parking, toilet facilities, a medical team, hot and cold drinks and snacks, mince pies, Christmas cake and Christmas crackers. A bespoke medal is included. There will be a prize for the best or most imaginative Christmas fancy dress costume. Participants can opt to purchase event insurance (XCover) for possible refunds. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Wales Aberkenfig

Race information

Registration
13 mi
Nightmare Before Xmas Trail ½ Marathon
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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