Cardiff Trail Half Marathon

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Join Tough Runner in this challenging trail half marathon set in Cardiff. This year, the capacity has been limited to 800 entrants to maximise your race experience. Persevere to the end for the unique finish line feeling and to earn your very own finisher's medal.
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10:00am Sun 12th Nov 2023
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Wales, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
Fforest Fawr Sculpture Trail CF15, UK
Start times
10:00am Sun 12th Nov 2023
Half Marathon:
10:00am
Event summary
Here are the distances available for Cardiff Trail Half Marathon
Half Marathon
Distance
13.1mi
CourseRoute
1 Loop
£39.99
Route information
This route will take your on a journey through through Frorest Fawr, showcasing some of Cardiff's best known landmarks.
Come to see the intriguing wood-carved sculptures of crocodiles, goblins, bears, a sleeping hippo and more, all hidden throughout the forest.
Under the well-organised supervision of Tough Runner, and with all the added extras they provide, this won't just be a run, but will be a day out you'll always remember.
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
Train
How to get there
Fforest Fawr Sculpture Trail CF15, UK
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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.
Event day logistics
08:00 Registration opens
09:30 Registration closes
09:40 Race Briefing
10:00 Half Marathon race starts
11:10 First runners expected
12:30 Awards Ceremony
Please arrive with plenty of time to park, register and warm up.
Age Restrictions
You must be at least 17 years old to enter in this event.
Water Stations
There will be three water stations on this course.
Bag Drop
Unfortunately, there will not be a bag drop at this event. It is asked to leave your belongings in your car.
On-Site Facilities
Toilets will be available at the cafe style venue, Mountain View Ranch.
FAQs
I have never run a Half Marathon before, is the Cardiff Trail Half Marathon an appropriate event for me?
Yes, this event is open for all abilities.
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How will I find out my result for the Cardiff Trail Half Marathon?
Results will be uploaded to the Tough Runner website after the event.
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Will there be a bag drop facility at Cardiff Trail Half Marathon?
Unfortunately, there will not be a bag drop area at the Cardiff Trail Half Marathon. Please leave your belongings in your car and keep your valuables out of sight.
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How much will parking cost at the Cardiff Trail Half Marathon?
It will cost £5 per car.
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Reviews
4.7
34 reviews
juliet
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4.7
Did the race in 2022
It was not a full half marathon and I still can’t locate the results! Fantastic event other than that!
liam
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3.7
Did the race in 2022
The course had unfortunately been shortened and results haven't been posted over a week later
tim
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5.0
Did the race in 2022
Very tough but I made it
alun
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5.0
Did the race in 2022
It was by far the hardest half marathon I have ever run.
juliet
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4.7
Did the race in 2022
Absolutely fantastic atmosphere only criticism is that it was short of a full half marathon and I can’t find the results!Also I do think you should have age categories for first second and third Many thanks for a fabulous run
dan
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4.3
Did the race in 2022
Enjoyed the course, some of the directions on the way down the big hill were confusing and nearly ended up getting lost, so a few more stewards may have helped? But all in all it was a good route and a good race. Will run it again.
caroline
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3.7
Did the race in 2022
I didn't receive any emails with race pack or number details and I haven't had my chip time either. Luckily friends sent me the info and my number was there on the day. Maybe because I didn't book direct?Someone tampered with signs so the first few runners ran shorter than the rest but even the corrected course was not 13.1 miles, only about 12.3 miles. It was my first trail run so I wasn't too bothered but I know others that were.
chris
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5.0
Did the race in 2022
Loved it, very challenging but felt great afterwards. Will do it again
rebecca
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5.0
Did the race in 2022
First time doing an event through tough runner and one word to describe it would be “amazing” From the signing up, to the organisation, Marshall’s, the medal, the course, facilities. Everything about it was just fab!Will definitely be back next year!! :D
sara
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3.0
Did the race in 2022
It was very hard lots of hills to climb not run .narrow paths but a challenge worth doing for the views need a few more marshals in some of the areas where a little unsafe due to the course
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