Phoenix Running - Trelewis
Trelewis, United Kingdom • 12 Sep 2026
Event overview
Phoenix Running South Wales stages "Alice in Runderland" on Saturday 12 September 2026 at Rock UK Summit Centre, The Old Drift Mine, Trelewis, Merthyr Tydfil, CF46 6RD. The event is a timed, multi-lap run where participants may choose how far to go, from one lap upward. Places are strictly limited. Welsh Athletics race licence has been applied for. Distance restrictions apply to participants aged 20 or under under UK Athletics rules.
Distances
- 5 km
- 10 km
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra
- Lap length: 5.3 km (3.28 miles)
Course and format
The course is an out-and-back loop through Parc Taf Bargoed. The majority of the route is on tarmac paths with approximately 0.5 miles on riverside trail. Each lap has about 37 m elevation gain and loss, making the route relatively flat. The minimum entry distance is one lap (3.28 miles). Participants may complete as many laps as they wish within a 7-hour time limit. The event accepts runners and walkers and uses flexible "rock up and run" start times; special start time requests may be accommodated depending on planned distance.
Entry and services
Entry fees listed are £33 (affiliated) and £35 (unaffiliated), with a trial no-medal entry option from £20. All entrants receive Phoenix support, an aid station, same-day results, athlete profiles, digital BIBs and digital finishers certificates; finishers receive a bespoke medal unless on a no-medal entry. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.