Phoenix Running - Trelewis

Trelewis, United Kingdom • 1 Aug 2026

Phoenix: South Wales - Rose Run

The event takes place on Saturday 1 August 2026 at Rock UK Summit Centre, Parc Taf Bargoed, Trelewis, Merthyr Tydfil, CF46 6RD. It is organised by Phoenix Running South Wales. Places are strictly limited.

Course and format

The event uses a 5.3 km (3.28 mile) out-and-back lap. Participants may choose how far to go and can complete multiple laps within a 7-hour time limit. The minimum distance is one lap (3.28 miles). Distances offered include:

  • Lap length: 5.3 km (3.28 miles)
  • Race options: 5 km, 10 km, half marathon, marathon, ultra

The course is multi-terrain: most of the route is on tarmac paths with about 0.5 miles on a riverside trail. Each lap has approximately 37 m elevation gain and loss.

The event operates a flexible 'rock up and run' start format and offers staggered starts. A Welsh Athletics race license has been applied for. Distance restrictions apply to participants aged 20 or under, in line with UK Athletics rules.

Entry fees listed include an affiliated and an unaffiliated price, and a no-medal entry option from £20 is available. Regular entries include a finishers medal and event services such as aid stations, same-day results, athlete profiles, digital BIBs, and digital finishers certificates. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
Lap Distance
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

A 26.2 mile trail marathon near Bridgend on 23 May 2026 with mixed terrain, quarry and forestry sections, five feed stations and a GPX route. Entry was limited to 60 participants aged 18 or over.

A 5 km fell race near Pengenffordd in South Wales with about 320 m of climb and a route that requires navigational skills. Junior races are available from age 7 and the event is insured by the WFRA.

A themed 7 hour Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park celebrating 50 years of Rocky, with distances from 3 km up to ultra, themed medals, goody bags and aid stations on well maintained park paths.

Phoenix Running South Wales stages the Manta Ray Run at Parc Taf Bargoed, Trelewis. Participants run repeated 5.3 km laps within a seven hour time limit and receive a bespoke finisher medal unless they choose a no medal option.

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