Our History

The Brackla Harriers Merthyr Mawr Christmas Pudding Race is a landmark event in the South Wales running calendar. Taking place on a Sunday in early December (tide dependent), the race attracts a faithful following, averaging in recent years over 700 entrants (18 years+) The event appeals to all types of runners – from elite runners donning their club vests to  fun runners in their festive fancy dress. The race covers just over 6 miles, taking in a range of terrains including ‘the big dipper’- Europe’s second highest sand dune, with a mulled wine and mince pie stop halfway. Brackla Harriers take great pride in the organisation and delivery of our beloved Pudding Race each year and our 80+ Harrier marshalls look forward to welcoming runners old and new to this year’s event

Sponsors & Supporters

This year, sponsors include:

-JCP Solicitors

-Hunters Estate Agents, Bridgend

-Brecon Carreg Water

-Tesco Extra, Bridgend

-One2One Therapy

We are also hugely grateful to the following organisations for their support :

-Bridgend County Borough Council

-Dave Frankton

-Mclaggen family for allowing us to use Merthyr Mawr Estate

-Residents of Merthyr Mawr Estate

-Rory Mclaggen for starting the race

-South Wales Police

-Stuart Davidson (race referee)

-West Beacons Mountain Rescue

Charity

Each and every year, as part of the Pudding Race planning process, Brackla Harriers consider the charitable organisations that will benefit from the event. In addition to this, everyone that chooses not to receive a Christmas Pudding at the end of the race will have the equal amount of money donated directly to Llamau as a contribution towards a Christmas meals for someone in need, thanks to JCP Solicitors

”All at BikeAbility Wales wish to say a massive thank you to the Brackla Harriers Running Club for their amazing energy running event in Merthyr Mawr and the resulting donation of £500 to the charity. This money will go towards the ongoing costs for equipment that help to ensure that people of all abilities are able to ride. Thanks again – Merry Christmas!” – Bike Ability Wales

 

”Once again hundreds of amazing people took on this festive challenge and helped to raise vital funds for a really worthwhile cause. We hope this money will help support Llamau’s incredible work supporting young people and vulnerable women who are facing the worrying prospect of homelessness. We’d like to thanks all those that took part in the event and helped us support Llamau” – JCP solicitors

 

Past events have seen many charities receive donations including::

-BikeAbility Wales

-Action for Children, Bridgend

-Macmillan Cancer Support

-Bridgend Community Bereavement Support

-Mount Pleasant RDA

-Llamau

2025 Race Information

Event date – 14th December 2025

Entries Open Tuesday 14th October 2025 at 19:00

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