Saturn Running - Aberdare
Aberdare, United Kingdom • 21 Jun 2026
Fraggle Run - Wales
Fraggle Run is a themed running event held at Dare Valley Country Park in Aberdare, CF44 7PS. The event is organised by Saturn Too Limited, a franchise partner of Saturn Running.
This is a seven hour Time Challenge that allows entrants to control their distance. The minimum official finishing distance is 3 km. A full lap is stated as 7 km (4.37 miles) but the loop may be reduced to 3.28 miles depending on course conditions. Lap counts given by the organiser: three laps for a half marathon, six laps for a marathon, seven or more laps for an ultra. A 50 km distance is also offered.
Distances available include:
- 3 km (minimum finishing distance)
- 5 km
- 10 km
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- 50 km
- Ultra marathon
- Seven hour Time Challenge option
The course runs on well maintained footpaths around Dare Valley Country Park and features views of the surrounding countryside. Aid and drinks tables are provided at the start and finish of each lap with a selection of sweet and savoury snacks and vegan options. Finishers who complete at least 3 km receive a themed medal and distance pins are provided for half marathon distance and above. There is a goody bag for finishers with a vegan option, toilets at the venue, a nearby cafe, and free parking. A non secure bag drop is available and bone conducting headphones only are permitted. Events run on public footpaths. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.