Phoenix Running - Trelewis
Trelewis, United Kingdom • 30 May 2026
Event information
Phoenix Running South Wales is organising the South Wales - Manta Ray Run on Saturday 30 May 2026 at Rock UK Summit Centre, The Old Drift Mine, Trelewis, Merthyr Tydfil, within Parc Taf Bargoed. The event is a timed, multi-lap format on a 5.3 km (3.28 mile) out-and-back course. Runners and walkers may stop after one lap or continue for multiple laps within a 7-hour limit. The organisers operate flexible "rock up and run" start times and note that Welsh Athletics race licence has been applied for.
Course, distances and entry
The course runs mostly on tarmac paths with about 0.5 miles on riverside trail and has an overall elevation gain of 37 m. The park holds a Green Flag award. Minimum distance is one lap (3.28 miles). Distances offered include:
- 5 km
- 10 km
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra
Entry fees listed are £33.00 (affiliated) and £35.00 (unaffiliated). A lower-priced no-medal entry is available from £20; that option keeps the same event support and digital services while omitting a physical medal. The event offers aid station support, same-day results, athlete profiles, digital bibs and digital finishers certificates. A What3Words reference is ///magical.reference.sandwich. There will be cake. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.