🎅 Pontyclun Santa Fun Run 2026

Join us for the Pontyclun Santa Fun Run on Sunday 13th December 2026! Whether you’re taking on the 2.5K or 4K route, come along, get into the festive spirit and enjoy a fun-filled morning with family and friends.

Event Details

Date: Sunday 13th December 2026

Venue: Pontyclun Community Centre, Heol Yr Orsaf, Pontyclun, CF72 9EE

Registration opens: 9:00 am

Run starts: 10:00 am prompt

Distances: 2K and 4.2K

Parking: Available at the car park on Heol Yr Orsaf, Pontyclun, CF72 9EE.

Additional parking available at Pontyclun Rugby Club CF72 9DQ

Toilets: Available at Pontyclun Community Centre.

Before You Arrive

Registration opens at 9:00 am. Please aim to arrive no later than 9:30 am to collect your race number/bib from the registration desk.

The run will start at 10:00 am prompt, so please allow plenty of time to register and make your way to the start line.

Clothing and Footwear

Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for the weather conditions on the day. As the event takes place in December, we recommend checking the forecast and dressing warmly.

Weather Updates

In the event of severe or unforeseen weather conditions, we may need to postpone or cancel the event.

If this happens, we will notify participants by email. Please check your inbox and junk folder before setting off on the morning of the run.

We will notify you of any postponement or cancellation by 8:15 am on event day. If you have not received an email by 8:15 am, the event will be going ahead as planned.

Water and Refreshments

Water will be available at the finish line. However, you may wish to bring your own water bottle to keep hydrated during the run.

To help you warm up after your run, a bacon or vegetarian roll and a hot drink are included in the entry fee for all runners.

The Route

The start line is located at the bottom of the cycle path by Pontyclun train station, just a short walk from Pontyclun Community Centre.

We offer two distances:

2.5K route: Includes one loop of the cycle path.
4K route: Includes an additional mini-loop of the second half of the cycle path.

The route will be clearly marked and marshalled throughout.

View the route map: Pontyclun Santa Fun Run Route on Strava

Please Be Considerate of Other Path Users

We do not have exclusive use of the route, so please be respectful of other people using the cycle path and leave adequate space for them to pass. Parts of the route involve crossing side roads. Please take extra care at these points and follow any instructions given by the marshals.

Safety Information

Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
First aiders will be in attendance.
Please follow the instructions of the event marshals at all times.
Take care when crossing roads and be considerate of other path users.

We Look Forward to Seeing You!

Get your festive spirit ready, bring your family and friends, and join us for a fantastic morning at the Pontyclun Santa Fun Run.

Whether you choose the 2.5K or 4K, the most important thing is to enjoy yourself!

It's not a race — it's a fun run! Have a great run! 🎅🎄

Have a Question?

If you have any queries about the event, please email us at: pontyclunfunrun@gmail.com