Half Marathon
Sat 24 Jan 2026 Aberdare, Mid Glamorgan, UK

Spice Up Your Run | Wales | Half Marathon

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! Come and celebrate all things Spice Girls!

  • Sat 24 Jan 2026
Dare Valley Country Park, Aberdare
Half Marathon

09:00

Age 17 & over

£33-£35

  • 13.1 miles trail running + 1014 ft ascent

Event overview

Come and celebrate all things Spice Girls and as long as you walk/run 5km then you can stop right now and thank us very much, we've made a medal with an awesome touch! Fancy dress is optional but definitely encouraged.

How it works

  • This is a 7-hour timed challenge event
  • You have full control over the distance you want to run
  • The minimum distance is 3km, which is part of a lap
  • A full lap is 4.37 miles or 7km
  • You can run as many, or as few, of these laps as you like 
  • There will be a 3K and 5K turnaround point within the lap
  • Complete 3 laps for a half marathon
  • 6 laps for a marathon
  • 7 or more for an ultra
  • 50km distance available
  • Fuel table at the start / finish of each lap
  • Receive a medal and goody bag
  • Special distance pins for half marathon and up

This event is part of Spice Up Your Run | Wales.

Event community

61h 7m
Slayer B.

Slayer B.

  • Average fitness
  • Event village
  • Families
  • Fancy dress
  • Newcomers

Shoe type

Road shoes.

Road shoes can be used all year round but if you prefer the extra grip on the trail sections then trail shoes can be worn.

Ability level

All abilities are welcome at this super-inclusive event and walkers are welcome too.

Special event

If the event is a special event for you, for instance, your 50th, 99th, 100th, 200th, 250th, etc., half or full marathon then please let us know. You will receive a special running number with your name on it and the date of the event.

  • Bone conducting headphones only
  • Distance markers
  • Food stations
  • Multiple laps
  • No headphones
  • Water stations
  • GPX available

GPX route

The route is displayed on the map above.

Overview

The course is around the beautiful Dare Valley Country Park on well maintained paths. There are lovely views of the surrounding country side making this an interesting course to run. We have a fantastic route that is all on well maintained footpaths so is perfect for a road trainer.

  • Cafe
  • Free parking
  • Park
  • Secure bag storage
  • Toilets

Event HQ

Dare Valley Country Park
Aberdare
Mid Glamorgan
CF44 7PS
UK

  • Goody bag
  • Medal

Medals & pins

As long as you complete 3km, you will be an official finisher and you will receive one of the incredible themed medals.

There are also distance pins available for anyone who runs a half-marathon distance or more. Pins available to collect are the Half-Marathon, Mega-Half, Marathon, 50km and Ultra pins. You will receive one pin on the ribbon of your medal to reflect your achievement.

Goody bag

You earned the calories after all, so all finishers get a goody bag. As well as the standard goody bag, with a selection of various goodies to choose from, there is also a fabulous vegan goody bag for the vegan runners.

Aid table

There is a fantastic aid table and drinks table at the start / finish of each lap. There is an incredible selection of drinks and savoury or sweet snacks such as crisps, cheese, fruit and cookies with vegan options also available.

  • Age 17 & over
  • Entries open
  • Enter online

Final race day instructions will be sent out via email 7-10 days prior to the event with full race day information.

Number pick up is on the day at race registration before the start of the event.

Entry fees

Entry fee

£33.00

Entry fee

£35.00

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Age 12 & over

£22-£27

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Age 16 & over

£22-£27

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Age 18 & over

£33-£35

  • 26.2 miles trail running + 2028 ft ascent
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50K

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Age 20 & over

£22-£35

  • 50 km trail running + 338 ft ascent
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Ultra Marathon

09:00

Age 18 & over

£22-£35

  • 30.6 miles trail running + 2366 ft ascent
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Age 18 & over

£22-£35

  • 7 hrs trail running + 338 ft ascent

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