True Grit Trail Half Marathon
Bridgend, United Kingdom • 16 May 2026
True Grit Trail Half Marathon, staged by Mad Running Junkies, is set at Bridgend Miniature Railway Centre in Aberkenfig, Tondu, Bridgend (CF32 0EH). The 13.1-mile route blends mixed terrain—killer hills, a quarry section (the Hill of Doom), a downhill forestry trail—and offers dramatic views. Runners pass the Bedford ironworks in Bedford Park and confront the New Quarry Section and Mount Mayhem before finishing the last flat mile.
The course is fully marked, with two major checkpoints and feed stations supplying water and jelly babies. Expect a friendly, fearless atmosphere, a bespoke medal, parking, toilets, medical support, and helpful volunteers. Entries are limited to 50 entrants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.