Cardiff SixPack Challenge
Discover and enjoy six rewarding scenic routes amidst Cardiff.
The Summer Challenge is open
The deadline to complete the routes and submit evidence for the Summer challenge is the 30th September 2024
What is it?
We’ve created six beautiful and bespoke routes of varying distances.
Walk, jog or run. It’s up to you. Choose any route, at any time and in any order!
How Does it Work?
We provide you with bespoke turn-by-turn audio instructions as well as precise locations for the start and parking, ensuring safe and seamlessly smooth route navigation and outdoor discovery.
What Do I Need?
You will need a smartphone and these two apps: RunGo and what3words
You will also need a link to the SixPack location group which will be sent in your participant pack following your registration.
What Do I Get?
You will receive the following on signing up:
- Six bespoke routes crafted by runners for runners
- Access to each route, all with carefully customised turn-by-turn navigation
- Access to an Interactive Leaderboard
- Informative and easy-to-use instructions
On completion of all six routes you will receive a bespoke SixPack medal. Choose from either the original SixPack Metal Medal or the Summer Challenge Wooden Medal.
The Routes
Forest Fawr Play 6K
Fforest-Fawr
There’s good news and there’s great news. The good news is that we have managed to construct a route devoid of the toughest climbs within the forest – home to the famed Castle Coch. The great news is that this venue offers wonderful woodland, a sculpture trail and some amazing panoramic vistas. You’ll enjoy a running high for sure!
Hydrotherapy 7K
Forest Farm Country Park, Whitchurch
One of our favourites! Forest Farm is a country park tucked away close to Whitchurch and provides an interesting, flat and beautiful trail journey taking in sections alongside the River Taff and the now disused Whitchurch and Llandaff Canal. Follow the evolution of water power as you pass an historic water wheel and a more modern HEP station! A meandering trail route. We say, let your mind wander too. Enjoy!
Taffing About 10K
Pontcanna
You’ll be going “flat out” on this one! But don’t worry. This refers to the terrain as you enjoy the wonderful trails, largely alongside the River Taff. Heritage and history combine as the route touches a castle and cathedral along the way. There’s caffeine available too at a conveniently placed post-run park café.
Mile and Smile 5K
Cosmeston Lakes, Penarth
Created from the remnants of limestone quarries, Cosmeston Lakes Country Park hosts this gorgeous and tranquil SixPack route. Both the lakes and the meadows found at Cosmeston are divided by the main footpath, Mile Road, that runs through the centre of the Country Park. Excellent pre- and post-run facilities. This route will deliver a smile every mile!
Rhymney Rover 7K
Llanedeyrn
A varied and rambling route that takes you past the lovely little Pentwyn Lake then transports you through an underpass to the riverside trails of the River Rhymney. The mainly excellent, flat paths and lovely river vistas will help you ‘go with the flow’ on this route.
Lineout Manoeuvre 6K
Penarth
The elegant seaside town of Penarth showcases its’ Victorian heritage and coastal splendour. Largely flat, there’s a testing parkland finish to keep you honest after the glorious seaside vistas of your homebound return. Beforehand, your urban escape takes you out of town on the surfaced disused railway line. That’s the line out!
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