Penallta Pony Run 2026

A race to showcase the iconic Parc Penallta, the world renowned Pit Pony Sculpture and Observatory viewpoint .​

  • 100 Entries now sold!
  • Approximately 5 miles of mixed terrain around Parc Penallta.
  • ​Sunday 12th April 2026
  • 10 am Start
  • £14 Affiliated Entry (WA,UKA)
  • £16 Unaffiliated enty
  • All finishers will receive a bespoke medal
  • Bespoke trophies for the top 3 male and female finishers.
  • ​Fully marked course with Volunteer Marshalls
  • Free parking in Tredomen CCBC car Park.
  • Toilets available near start
  • Full First Aid support
  • Approx timings via Funnel finishing system.
  • Entry via Fabian 4 below
  • Please read all the race information below before entering

Penallta Parc info

Free event parking in Tredomen and Caerphilly council offices.

We have toilets available for runners to use before and after the event.
Once parked you will be directed to the start area which is a 1k walk from the car park.

Our Volunteers will direct you to the the start once you have collected your race number.
Key Race Information:
  • ​Race HQ (main car park) open 08:00-12:00hrs
  • Race numbers will be handed out on the day corresponding with the start list. Collection from 08:30-09:30hrs in the Main car park.
  • From 09:30hrs competitors will be directed to make their way to the start which is approximately 1k from the car park.
  • Race starts at 10:00hrs. 
  • Approximately 5 miles of mixed terrain around Parc Penallta. Exact route will be confirmed in March 2026. We will run past the famous Pony sculpture and up to the Observatory viewpoint.
  • No specific cut off time but we have first aid cover in place for a limited period up to (09:45-11.45hrs) and expect our walking/run group to finish within 1hr 30 mins. We will have a back marking walking/running team.











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  • Water given to finishers and there will be a water station on the route if there is a warm weather alert.
  • No Chip timing sorry. We are a small community club and most of the costs of putting on the race are linked to Insurance, first aid, water and medals. If this event proves to be successful then we may have chip timing in future events. We will have a funnel finishing system so we can give everyone a fairly accurate finishing time.
  • The terrain is Tarmac and maintained gravel track.  This is not a trail run so you choose whether you want to wear road or trail trainers.
  • We are not looking to issue refunds but you can transfer your place.
  • Entries are not refunded after purchase unless the event is cancelled. In the event that we are unable to host the event on 12th April 2026, we will endeavor to find an alternative date first.
  • If we cancel the event (for any reason) you will receive a refund of the entry fee (less any booking fees)

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