CARDIFF TRAIL HALF MARATHON 2023
12 November 2023
Run Afan Forest has taken over all races from Tough Runner Uk and all events will proceed as normal. All entries will be honoured with no changes. To enter this event please use the following link: https://www.fullonsport.com/event/run-afan-cardiff-trail-half-marathon-2023/profile
Date Confirmed: 12TH NOVEMBER 2023
Welcome to the third edition of the Cardiff Trail Half Marathon taking place from the awesome Mountain View Ranch.
EVENT DETAILS:
The event will take you on a journey through some of Cardiff best know landmarks. With the route starting at Fforest Fawr heading on to the Taff trail and sensational views from the top of Craig-Yr-Allt.
Will it be flat? NO! Will it be boring? NO! We’re not called Tough Runner for nothing. We will be going all out to make this the most exciting, entertaining race of the year.
If you haven’t been to a Tough Runner event before, you’re in for a surprise! We like to think of it as more than just a race, we make extra effort to make sure it’s a day for you to remember! There will be lots of Marshals on route to encourage you along the way, plenty of water and sweeties. A full scale event set up with great music to get you in the mood.
The Half Marathon race is open to all levels, from beginners to elite athletes. Everyone is welcome to sign up.
So why not join Tough Runner UK on November 12th 2023 for the Cardiff Trail Half Marathon in the stunning Mountain View Ranch for an action-packed day of trail running.
Participants: The event will be limited to 800 participants for optimal race experience!
PLEASE NOTE: OUR RACES SELL OUT QUICKLY! Once we hit capacity, thats it!
RACE ROUTE: See route soon – HERE
Event Schedule:
REGISTRATION OPENS: 8:00AM
REGISTRATION CLOSES : 9:30AM
RACE BRIEFING FOR ALL RUNNERS: 9:40AM
START OF THE CARDIFF TRAIL HALF MARATHON: 10:00AM
FIRST RUNNERS EXPECTED: 11.10AM
AWARDS CEREMONY: 12:30PM
What's included:
- Finisher's Medal
- Chip-timed results
- Water and feed stations
- Well marked route
- Marshalled course
- Prizes for top finishers
- Free official event photography
- Music
- Toilets
How to get there:
Fforest Fawr Sculpture Trail CF15, UK Get full directions
By Car
Fforest Fawr is near Tongwynlais off the A470. The OS grid reference is ST 143 838. From the A470, follow the signs to Castell Coch. Continue past the castle entrance for 1.5 kilometres passed the Fforest Fawr car park and up to Mountain View Ranch car park.
Parking
Parking will be provided by Mountain View Ranch at a cost of £5 per car. Parking is limited so please car share if possible.
By Train
Taffs Well train station is a 25 minute walk away from Fforest Fawr.
Caerphilly
CF83 1NG
Registration open from: 08:00:00
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