About This Event
Starting from Wales' capital city, the Radyr Trail Races offer runners an escape from urban bustle into idyllic countryside trails and scenic mountain views. Part of the Radyr and Morganstown Festival, this community-focused event supports local charities while showcasing the diverse landscapes around Cardiff, from woodlands and forests to the iconic Garth mountain. The races take runners through varied terrain including mountain paths, countryside trails, and peaceful nature reserves. The Garth mountain serves as a notable landmark, famous as the real location featured in "The Englishman Who Went up a Hill but Came down a Mountain." Both distances finish through a flat nature reserve where runners can enjoy local wildlife. Organized "by runners for runners," the event emphasizes strong community support with dedicated volunteers and professional medical coverage. The races cater to different experience levels, with the half marathon offering full course marking while the marathon challenges runners with self-navigation sections, creating what past participants describe as a "beautiful and brutal" experience.
Choose Your Distance
13.6 miles
A 13.6 miles mixed-terrain race, Cardiff, Wales.
26.3 miles
Following the half marathon route for the first three miles, then adding three challenging circular sections totaling an additional 13.1 miles. Requires self-navigation skills for unmarked sections, though marshals provide support at critical junctions.