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5K runs in Aberdare

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Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 5K at your own pace on a scenic course then receive a fantastic Smurf-themed medal and goody bag at the finish!
  • Sat 22 Nov
  • £22-£27
Aberdare, Mid Glamorgan, UK

Smurf Run | Wales | 5K

Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 5K at your own pace on a scenic course then receive a fantastic Smurf-themed medal and goody bag at the finish!

  • Enter online
  • Traffic free
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
Get your Santa suits, reindeer antlers, and elf ears ready — Christmas is coming, and so is the most magical 5K fun run of the year!
  • Sat 20 Dec
  • £9
Aberdare, Mid Glamorgan, UK

Santa Run Wales | 5K

Get your Santa suits, reindeer antlers, and elf ears ready — Christmas is coming, and so is the most magical 5K fun run of the year!

  • Enter online
  • Traffic free
  • All ages
  • 5 km trail running
Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 5K at your own pace on a scenic course then receive a bobble hat, themed medal and goody bag at the finish!
  • Sun 21 Dec
  • £27-£32
Aberdare, Mid Glamorgan, UK

A Christmas Carol Bobble Hat Run | Wales | 5K

Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 5K at your own pace on a scenic course then receive a bobble hat, themed medal and goody bag at the finish!

  • Enter online
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km road running
If you're looking to spice up your run or you need some running like you've never needed running before, then this is the event for you!
  • Sat 24 Jan 2026
  • £22-£27
Aberdare, Mid Glamorgan, UK

Spice Up Your Run - Wales | 5K

If you're looking to spice up your run or you need some running like you've never needed running before, then this is the event for you!

  • Enter online
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km trail running + 249 ft ascent
Come and get involved in the second St David's Day Dragon Run in the beautiful Dare Valley Country Park in, of course, Wales!
  • Sun 1 Mar 2026
  • £22-£27
Aberdare, Mid Glamorgan, UK

St Davids Day Dragon Run | 5K

Come and get involved in the second St David's Day Dragon Run in the beautiful Dare Valley Country Park in, of course, Wales!

  • Enter online
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km trail running
Come and join for Dashing Dog Charity run in the beautiful Dare Valley Country Park in Wales, not only is the scenery beautiful and you will earn one of the awesome medals...
  • Sun 15 Mar 2026
  • £24-£30
Aberdare, Mid Glamorgan, UK

The Dashing Dog Charity Run - Wales | 5K

Come and join for Dashing Dog Charity run in the beautiful Dare Valley Country Park in Wales, not only is the scenery beautiful and you will earn one of the awesome medals...

  • Enter online
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km road running + 135 ft ascent
Didn't get a ballot entry into The London Marathon 2026? Don't panic, come and run with Saturn Running instead!
  • Sun 26 Apr 2026
  • £22-£27
Aberdare, Mid Glamorgan, UK

The Nearly But Not Quite London Marathon - Wales | 5K

Didn't get a ballot entry into The London Marathon 2026? Don't panic, come and run with Saturn Running instead!

  • Enter online
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent

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