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Pumsaint Trail Half Marathon

Name: Pumsaint Trail Half Marathon
Start: 2026-09-20
End: 2026-09-20
Location: Llanwrda

Llanwrda, United Kingdom • 20 Sep 2026

Pumsaint Trail Half Marathon

The Pumsaint Trail Half Marathon is a trail running event held in the Cothi valley, based at Pumsaint Village Hall in Pumsaint, Llanwrda, Carmarthenshire (SA19 8UW). The course is described as scenic and hilly and follows off-road trails through the local valley landscape. The event date is Sunday 20th September 2026.

Distances offered include:

13 miles (half marathon)
6.5 miles alternative route
Kids race

Entry is available online. The event surface is trail underfoot. Results from recent years are recorded for 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. A mapped route is referenced for the course, and the event is organised through the local running and cycling club. The description focuses on the course type, location, distances and the availability of a shorter alternative and a children’s race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Wales Llanwrda

Race information

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13 mi

Half Marathon

7 mi

Fun Run

Kids

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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