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Welsh Festival Of Running - 50 Mile Challenge (Individual & Team)

Welsh Festival Of Running - 50 Mile Challenge (Individual & Team), Aberdare
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Trail in United Kingdom, Aberdare

Distances

  • Running

    100 Mile Challenge

    161 km

  • Trail

    50 Mile Challenge

    80.5 km

    Start: May 27, 12:00 PM

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    5 km

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    5 km

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    5 km

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    5 km

  • Running

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    5 km

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    5 km

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    5 km

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    5 km

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    5 km

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    5 km

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    The Smurf Run

    5 km

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    5 km

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    We Will Remember Poppy Run

    5 km

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    5 km

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    5 km

About

Join us for the 50 Mile Challenge as part of the inaugural Welsh Festival Of Running. Runners will have up to 24 hours to complete 50 miles around Dare Valley Country Park, with a comprehensive aid table including pizza for those continuing into the evening, rest room with hot and cold refreshments, and no navigational experience required.

Catering & aid stations

Comprehensive aid tables including pizza for runners continuing into the evening; rest room with hot and cold refreshments available.

Pacers

Event features pacers supporting runners with target times per start wave; pacers will carry pacer flags to help runners maintain goal pace.

Results

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Typical weather in Aberdare

Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).

Jan
08:15
16:32
Feb
07:31
17:27
Mar
06:28
18:19
Apr12°
06:18
20:11
May15°
05:22
21:01
Jun18°11°
04:56
21:35
Jul19°13°
05:14
21:27
Aug19°13°
06:00
20:38
Sep17°11°
06:50
19:30
Oct14°
07:39
18:21
Nov10°
07:34
16:25
Dec
08:15
16:05

Weather data by Open-Meteo

What's included in entry

  • Race vest
  • Chip timing
  • Pizza
  • First aid support

FAQ

What is the age requirement to enter?

Open to entrants aged 20 and over on 29/05/2027.

Can I drop my distance during the run?

Yes, you can drop your distance during the run and will receive a finish distance and time for your completed distance.

Is navigation experience required?

No, the 5-mile lap format means no navigational experience is required.

What facilities are available?

Comprehensive aid tables, a rest room with hot and cold refreshments, and accommodation booking via Dare Valley Country Park or local providers.

Last updated: Jun 5, 2026, 08:11:59 PM

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