YES. On all race courses you must carry all the compulsory kit. 

For the compulsory kit list click here.

YES all team members must carry the whole kit. This includes all of it... first aid kit, map, compass…all of it!

Yes. You will be required to show a number of random items from your kit before you are allowed to register and receive your race number.  

No kit = No number. You have been warned!

All podium finishers will also be kit checked at the end.

The route is marked with a combination of running signs, red and white flags and red and white tape. As long as you pay attention at junctions and turnings you will follow it easily. People only generally miss a sign f they are not paying attention of are talking! You also receive a map with the route marked on it so if you do miss a marker you can find your way back onto the course. There is a GPS file on the webpage which you must download onto a mobile phone app, gps device such as a running watch or handheld unit. Please wait until the week before so you have the most up to date version!

Two weeks before the event date or before if the event sells out.  

200 entrants for the Marathon.

200 entrants for the Half Marathon.

200 entrants for the 10k race.

NO - There is no reserve list for the event. Once the entry limits have been reached there are no extra spaces available. 

No, you must register using the online registration system at sientries system. 

As per our terms and conditions  'If competitors withdraw prior to the event, the following costs are incurred' 

5 months before the event, 75% of entry fee will be refunded OR you can transfer the remaining cost (75% of entry fee) off a different event.  

2 months before the event, 50% of entry fee will be refunded OR you can transfer the remaining cost (50% of entry fee) to a different race.

1 month before the event, no Refunds or Transfers to another race are available .

You can transfer your place to another participant until two weeks prior to the race day. 

 

As per our terms and conditions. You can transfer your place up until 2 weeks before the event. After this date there is strictly no transfers available.  

Yes you will receive a medal for completing the event. If you would like an event t-shirt you have the option of ordering one when you sign up. You also have the option of ordering a lovely event Hoody (to keep you warm afterwards). T-shirts cost £6 and Hoodies cost £30 and will be available for collection from the event base at Dare Valley Park at either registration or after the finish. 

For the avoidance of doubt, you will not receive a medal if you do not complete the relevant course in the given time frame. For example, if you complete 13.5 miles of the marathon-course, but drop out or are timed out you will not receive an 13.5 mile course medal.

Yes the race is open to runners and walkers that can maintain the pace to reach the cut off times.

The Marathon Race time limit for the whole race is 8 hours at 1600.  

The Half Marathon Race time limit for the whole race is 6 hours at 1600.

The Half Marathon Race has a time limit for the whole race is 4.5 hours at 1600.

There are strict cut off times at various checkpoints. The below times will strictly be enforced. 

If you miss the cut off times, then you will be retired from the event. They are very generous. If you are doubtful of weather, you can reach the cut off times for the long course you should enter the shorter course- or recce the first section and time yourself. 

The terrain is 95% trail with a combination of fast forest tracks, single track, grassy trails, hard rock trails and some tarmac trails. 

The best type of trainer for the route would be a trail trainer which is comfortable suitable for hard ground trails. A fell shoe would be overly aggressive for the route. Whilst your trainer should have good grip we would recommend comfort and cushioning/protection as the most important aspect for this race.  

A road shoe would be unsuitable for some of the more technical, gravel and downhill sections and and is not permitted. 

There are no busses or transport required for this race as it is a circular route. 

 

All final event details will be sent out to the e-mail address you registered with 1 week before the event date. 

All other information is found on the event webpage or in the FAQs above.

If you have not received the details please check your junk e-mail folders, and check your e-mail address you registered with is correct. If you still haven't received then then please e-mail or contact us. 

We will also post the event details on the website, and facebook page one week before the event. 

Checkpoint locations and approximate distances can be seen on the map available on the website and can be found at the following race distances. 

-Marathon CPs are located at 7.5k;17.5k; 23.5k; 29k; 34k; 39k

-Half marathon CPs are located at 7.5k; 12.5k; 17.5k

-10k CPs are located at 4.5k and 7k

 

There will be some high energy food such as energy sweets and oranges available at checkpoints to supplement your supplies. Water is provided at all checkpoints, but please ensure you have a bottle or cup to fill at the checkpoint as there will not be any plastic disposable cups available.

 

Race Cut-offs

All courses close at 4pm giving the following time limits for the events:

-Marathon 8 hours

-Half marathon 6 hours

-10K 4.5 hours

Checkpoint cut off times for the marathon and half marathon are as follows;

-Marathon CP3 (23.5k) 1200 / 4hours : Marathon CP5 (34k) 1400 / 6 hours

-Half Marathon CP2 (12.5k) 1330 / 3.5hours  

Please be aware these routes are not flat and that you should take this into consideration when planning your timings. Please also note all race distances are approximate and rounded (country miles).

 

For the avoidance of doubt, finisher medals will only be awarded to those competitors who complete the course before the course close time.  

Much of the race is in the forest, so the best locations for supporters is to park near the checkpoints usually where the route crosses roads, and then walk into the forest. If you intend on walking in the Forest please ensure you have suitable clothing and a suitable map as the forest can become a maze and it is easy to become disorientated!

 

Marathon and Half marathon - Rhigos Mountain Pass Mynydd Beili-glas, off A4061 [PLEASE DO NOT BLOCK THE RUNNERS OR THE ACCESS TO THE CHECKPOINT]

All races Maerdy mountain pass

Marathon - Llanwonno forest is amazing and has some lovely walks

Start and Finish- at Dare Valley Park - great café, kids park and some nice gentle walking routes around the lake

To access a gps file you will first need to save the relevant file to your computer.  To do this right click on the download and choose 'save as' and save it to your computer.  In order to view / use the file it will have to be imported onto a device that allows you to view & use it. Please Note-If you open the file on your computer it will appear blank / full of gibberish!  It can only be viewed by importing it onto a gps device (eg Garmin Fenix, Suunto Ambit etc) or by viewing it using a computer program that will access the information.

There are no drop bags available during the races, but you can leave a finish line bag at registration.