South Wales - Kingfisher Run
Phoenix Running South Wales invites you to join us at KINGFISHER RUN on Sunday 2nd August 2026 at the beautiful Parc Cwm Darran in Deri, Bargoed.
This is one of our timed events where you choose how far to go - from 5km to 10k, half to marathon to ultra, you can complete as many, or as few, laps as you like of a 5.3km (3.28 mile) out and back course through Parc Cwm Darran. Starting just behind the cafe you will head south through the park before turning around and retracing your steps before heading north to Fochriw. We welcome runners and walkers alike - complete one lap and you're both a finisher and a winner in our eyes or keep going and see how far you can get in the full 7-hour time limit. Everyone gets the fabulous bespoke finishers medal.
We operate our uniquely flexible 'rock up and run' start times so no waiting around if you arrive early and no added pressure if you're running a bit late. If you have any special start time requirements, get in touch because depending on the distance you plan to run, we will try to accommodate all start time requests.
Here at Phoenix Running South Wales, we pride ourselves on providing the very best race bling to highlight your achievement; however, we are conscious that events can be expensive to enter, and times are tough right now. We are therefore trialling a 'no medal' entry option from £20. We cover our base costs, and you get all the usual Phoenix support, epic aid station, same-day results, athletes profiles, Phoenix World, digital BIBs, digital finishers certificates, etc., but no medal means we can keep the price low for this entry option.
Not sure what distance? Well, the beauty of this format is that you don't even need to decide in advance - simply come and run a lap and see how you feel on the day and keep on going if it feels right. Places will be strictly limited, so don't leave it too late to enter.
Event Details
- Start Time: Staggered start from 8:30am (registration open from 7:30am)
- Minimum Distance: 3.28 miles (5.3 km)
- Maximum Duration: 7 hours
- Course Surface: Entirely tarmac
- Elevation Gain/Loss per Lap: 63m
- What3Words: ///overpower.sifts.famous
- Course Accuracy Certificate: AUKCM: 25/378
- Race License: Welsh Athletics race license applied for.
Please note, as per UK Athletics rules, distance restrictions apply to participants ages 20 or under. For more information please read our full terms & conditions available here.
We provide a physical running service and by entering our events you are purchasing an actual run, either by attending our events or by running the event virtually yourself. All participants in our events, both attended and virtual, will receive a free giveaway medal / memento from your run.