Rabbit runners take on a Merthyr Mawr challenge
The event was bigger and better than ever before
THE Rabbit Run Wales will return for 2027 – with a new surprise added into the mix.
This year’s event on 18th July was bigger and better than ever before with nearly 2,000 runners braving the heat to take on the original 12K race as well as the new Marathon, Marathon Relay and Ultra distances.
The 12K route went through the private grounds of the Merthyr Mawr Estate, tumbling down the Big Dipper – the highest sand dune in Wales as well as the famous river crossing. However, Marathon and Ultra runners also took in the breathtaking sights of the Glamorgan Heritage Coast, with Ultra runners then heading out as far as Llantwit Major.
There was also plenty for keen youngsters to take part in too, with a Bunny run, Double Bunny and Toddler Dash to make the day a family affair.
Steve Brace, race director at Run 4 Wales, said: “This event is a true paradise for trail running and we’d like to say thank you to the Merthyr Mawr Estate for once again allowing us to host this event on its grounds, as well as thanking all our volunteers who gave up their time.”
The event is organised by Run 4 Wales in conjunction with the Merthyr Mawr Estate and will return next year on Saturday, 17th July.
The event will see the original 12K race take place, alongside the popular Marathon and Marathon Relay. While there will be no Ultra distance in 2027, there will be a Half Marathon race.
For more information or to secure your entry to Rabbit Run Wales 2027 visit: rabbitrun.wales/
• Photos supplied by Run 4 Wales
Results:
12K Male:
1 Daniel May (00:49:50);
2 Gareth Williams (00:50:50);
3 Dan Austin (00:51:04).
12K Female:
1 Jane Faram (00:57:35);
2 Emma Wookey (00:58:16);
3 Antoinette Rose (01:01:14).
Marathon Male:
1 Jacob Tasker (02:53:25);
2 James Ross (03:21:00);
3 Robert Amos (03:22:26).
Marathon Female:
1 Caroline Davis (04:11:21);
Katie Plimmer (04:27:18);
3 Nia Banfield (04:28:53).
Ultra Male:
1 Ellis Davies (05:36:41);
2 Matthew Wells (06:55:48);
3 Simon Dymond (07:12;57).
Ultra Female:
1 Anne-Marie Moon (07:38:04);
2 Katie Morris (07:56:17);
3 Rachel Price (08:18:00).
- The bells, the bells – bringing a Time and Tide Bell to Barry
- Five more Vale schools get ‘sanctuary’ award
- Barry rowers take on The Thames for charity
- International opera singer’s concert for his local church
- Welsh blood bike charity appeals for your help
News, Letters, Sport and advertising are welcomed by the Glamorgan Star – the largest newspaper or magazine in the Vale of Glamorgan. Contact us today here.
First Minister accused of ‘letting victims down’ over grooming gangs inquiry
What does my ‘Sentinel Apiary’ actually do?
Trio are sentenced over ‘drugs in prison’ plot
The bells, the bells – bringing a Time and Tide Bell to Barry
Penalty shoot out leads to Cup exit for Airport
Ring rusty Barry RFC make a promising start
⭐ All of our social media in one handy place – here
