26Dec
Festive 5
Others
- Distance
- Festive 5
- Countdown
- 48 days
- Entry fee
- £20.00
Festive 5 Boxing Day Race
Glynneath,
South West,
United Kingdom
48 days left
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Festive 5 Boxing Day Race
About the event
Experience the heartwarming tradition of the Festive 5, hosted by Port Talbot Harriers on Boxing Day at Vale of Neath Leisure Centre. On December 26, 2026, runners will gather to celebrate a cherished local event that has been keeping the spirit alive for many years in Glynneath's Vale of Neath.
The race kicks off at 11am from the leisure centre grounds, where participants can enjoy pre-race festivities starting as early as 8am. The course offers scenic views and a community atmosphere, making it perfect for both seasoned runners and newcomers alike.
Each finisher will receive a commemorative T-shirt and a delicious mince pie to mark their achievement. This event wouldn’t be possible without the support of sponsors such as The Tubby Trust and Sgwd Gwladys, along with dedicated volunteers and medical staff from South Wales Medical Services ensuring everyone’s safety on race day.
Join in this festive tradition for an unforgettable run through a picturesque Welsh setting.
The race kicks off at 11am from the leisure centre grounds, where participants can enjoy pre-race festivities starting as early as 8am. The course offers scenic views and a community atmosphere, making it perfect for both seasoned runners and newcomers alike.
Each finisher will receive a commemorative T-shirt and a delicious mince pie to mark their achievement. This event wouldn’t be possible without the support of sponsors such as The Tubby Trust and Sgwd Gwladys, along with dedicated volunteers and medical staff from South Wales Medical Services ensuring everyone’s safety on race day.
Join in this festive tradition for an unforgettable run through a picturesque Welsh setting.
Races offered
Weather history
3-year monthly averages for December in Glynneath.
Temperature5.5° / 9.2°
Feels like1.2° / 5.4°
Sunshine hours2h 24m
Rainfall10.2 mm
Snowfall—
Wind17.7 km/h (Gentle breeze)
Humidity92.8%
Max UV indexLow (1.4)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise08:12
Sunset16:06
About Glynneath
Learn more about the host city, Glynneath.
Glynneath is a town, community and electoral ward lying on the River Neath in the county borough of Neath Port Talbot, Wales. It was formerly in the historic county of Glamorgan. Glynneath ward covers only part of the community, with some 840 electors included in the neighbouring ward of Blaengwrach.
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