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Race HQ: Merthyr College, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 1AR.

Race start time: 10AM.

An ideal race or long training run for spring marathons especially London.

Runners World Pocket Race Guide: Spring 20-Milers featured here

General information

  • Probably the most enjoyable and picturesque 20-mile course in South Wales
  • Now in it's 4th year of 'resurrection' following a break of some 16 years
  • Scenic, mostly traffic-free, mainly off-road route along the 'tarmac' Taff Trail (www.tafftrail.org.uk)
  • Excellent feedback from previous participants
  • Some undulations and climbs on this accurately measured and certified course
  • Memento to all finishers, 2009 was a wicking t-shirt to all finishers.
  • Category prizes
  • Changing / Showers / Refreshments / Parking / Baggage area
  • First aid provision / water stations
  • Race entry limit - 400 - no entries on day if race limit reached
  • Run under WA rules, accurately measured and permit applied for
  • For the safety of you and others, we advise against the wearing of personal listening devices such as MP3 players.
  • Course not suitable for wheelchair athletes



 

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An ideal race or long training run for spring marathons especially London.

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