Past Race Results & Key Facts
June 6 2026
Mini Burn - Penllyn Estate
In all the years of organising Mini Burn, I can confidently say this was the muddiest, wettest, and windiest event we've ever experienced. Yet almost 150 people from 58 families turned up to take on the challenge and experience a Mini Burn.
Mini Burners are certainly a unique kind of people as they have an innate ability to tolerate Type II fun, are determined to give their children every opportunity under the sun, never give up, and always support one another. It is an honour to witness.
Despite the weather, the smiles, teamwork, perseverance, and sense of community were stronger than ever. Thank you to everyone who made this event possible – our competitors, the venue, and of course, my incredible team. You remind me every year what Mini Burn is really all about. 💚
Jan 31, 2026
January Burn Trail Run - Llantrithyd Deer Park
With 64 runners signed up—close to full capacity. What began as a non-muddy course quickly transformed into a full-blown mud bath, delivering proper off-road conditions and plenty of smiles.
Most runners were treated to deer sightings, with several reporting a stag too—always a special moment and a reminder of just how unique this course is. Even more exciting, two junior runners placed in the Top 3 on the one-lap course, highlighting the incredible talent coming through and the huge potential of our younger athletes. Mud, wildlife, and future champions—this one had it all.
Dec 13, 2025
Rudolph's Burn Trail Run - Llantrithyd Deer Park
Over 50 brave runners came out to tackle either a 2.5km (one lap) or 5km (two lap) course around the beautiful and historic Llantrithyd Deer Park, home to 200 deer. Plenty of festive fancy dress, Rudolph Antlers and toasted marshamallows made for a very merry morning!
June 14, 2025
Oct 12,
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June 8, 2024
Mini Burn - Penllyn Estate
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Out of 63 teams, only 9 chose the short course, the rest completed the full course.
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Youngest competitor was 5yrs old
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Biggest category by far was the 7-11yrs
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Course record set by Fiona and Martha Wilson 01:20:48 in the 7-11yr old category. Speed machines!
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It was a matter of 2 to 3 minutes between the top 3 teams in each category so the race was really on.
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Competitive dads were on great show, particularly on the climbing wall!
Mar 26, 2023
Burn 6 hour - Bath
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Even though it was day time, competitors experienced night time in a very long tunnel!
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Prior Park in the centre of Bath was the home to our event centre
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Competitors paddled over Dundas Aqueduct, crossing the Avon river.
Oct 12, 2019
Mini Burn - Margam Park
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The overall winners on the Mini Burn completed the course in only 1hr and 27 minutes and was won by father-son team Liam & Nixon Drew who is only 5 years old!
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We had many local competitors this year but also teams from New Zealand & Poland.
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16 Mini Burn team completed the full course.
Oct 12, 2019
Burn 6 hour - Margam Park
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Four of our Burn competitors managed to complete the full course despite the course being even more challenging than last year. The competition is getting stronger.
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Two competitors have competed in every single one of our events since it’s inception in 2010
Oct 13, 2018
Burn 6 hour - Margam Park
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Only two Burn competitors completed the full course. It was a tough one this year made harder by Storm Callum.
Oct 13, 2018
Mini Burn - Margam Park
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One father son Team, the Rees, competed the 10K run as well as the Mini Burn race and were positioned 4th in the Mini Burn. Maybe it was the chocolate Aero balls that were being consumed that fuel the pair to achieve such a great result!
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Our youngest competitor was 5yrs old.
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Twelve Mini Burn teams completed the full course
Oct 13, 2018
Burn 10K - Margam Park
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Storm Callum didn’t deter many competitors who braved the terrible forecast and were actually pleasantly surprised by good conditions on the course.
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It was the Burn Series' first 10K race held
Oct 7, 2017
Burn 6 hour - Margam Park
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The mountain bike orienteering on the Burn was very challenging this year and only three people managed to complete the full course.
Oct 7, 2017
Mini Burn - Margam Park
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Over 70% of Mini Burn competitors have competed in more than one Mini Burn with some clocking up nine Mini Burns!
Oct 8, 2016
Mini Burn - Margam Park
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We had 238 competitors taking on the Burn & Mini Burn, our biggest turn out to date!
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For the first time EVER, one competitor completed BOTH the Burn & Mini Burn
Oct 8, 2016
Cardiff Burn
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We had 238 competitors taking on the Burn & Mini Burn, our biggest turn out to date!
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For the first time EVER, one competitor completed BOTH the Burn & Mini Burn
Apr 2, 2016
Mini Burn - Margam Park
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Burn & Mini Burn held on the same day
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Tyre rolling & plank walking featured for the first time in any event
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Joined by The Wave radio station, Dryad Bushcraft & Josh Briars
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Muddiest & wettest event to date
Apr 2, 2016
Burn 6 hour - Margam Park
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Burn & Mini Burn held on the same day
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Tyre rolling & plank walking featured for the first time in any event
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Joined by The Wave radio station, Dryad Bushcraft & Josh Briars
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Muddiest & wettest event to date
Oct 25, 2015
Cardiff Burn 6 hour
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We had the most perfect conditions for a Burn Series race
Oct 3, 2015
Mini Burn - Margam Park
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Slacklining featured for the first time in a Mini Burn event
Jun 27, 2015
Mini Burn - Margam Park
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The largest category (31 pairs) was the Family Pairs with a junior over 10 years old
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We had 53 females taking on the Mini Burn event, the highest percentage ever in Adventure Racing!
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The combined age of the oldest pair was 119
Oct 26, 2014
Cardiff Burn 6 hour
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It was a tough year with only 10 teams completing the full course within the time allowed.
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Being able to map read is a definite bonus. It’s not always won on speed!
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We had 8 female pairs taking on the Cardiff Burn which is a high number for adventure racing…let’s keep it growing!
Oct 11, 2014
Mini Burn - Margam Park
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We had a number of CrossFit teams taking on the Mini Burn challenge
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39 pairs/teams managed to complete the whole course
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For the first time, one of the check points was at the top of a climbing wall, adding a new sport to the mix
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The rain didn’t stop anyone, there are some tough teams out there!
Jun 28, 2014
Mini Burn - Margam Park
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We didn’t get wet!!!!!
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41 pairs/teams took on our mountain bike long course
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62 pairs/teams found all check points on the orienteering phase, despite it being a little more difficult than last year.
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Only one marshal fell out of the kayak! We still have a 100% success rate of keeping our competitors dry.
Oct 27, 2013
Cardiff Burn 6 hour
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18 teams completed the full course, collecting all check points
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Despite the weather forecast all competitors turned up smiling and ready to BURN….some an hour too early (GMT instead of BST)!
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We had the muddiest Burn event ever!
Oct 5, 2013
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We had three generations in one team of 4
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Murphy, our canine marshal was on hand to tow a few competitors up the hills.
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The orienteering at this event definitely tested navigation skill, but everyone returned!
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We love running Mini Burn and can’t wait for 2014 – Do help us by spreading the word
Jun 29, 2013
Mini Burn - Margam Park
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We say it every year but this was the biggest turn out at a Mini Burn event ever!
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36 out of 53 teams completed the full course
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The sun shined all day long
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Some great kayaking skills were on display today!
Oct 28, 2012
Cardiff Burn 6 hour
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32 teams managed to clear the whole course
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We had the biggest turn out of female pairs in any adventure race in the UK
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Cardiff Burn definitely requires some navigation skill.
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The special phase was a 1000m rowing challenge
Oct 6, 2012
Mini Burn - Margam Park
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One pair had to do the mtb phase twice due to missing the check point
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We had the biggest turn out of Juniors ever!
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No one managed to cycle all the way up the Killer hill.
Jun 30, 2012
Mini Burn - Margam Park
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Some of the results were so close that it’s all to race for in the next Mini Burn event.
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For the first time at a Burn Event it rained….but only a little!
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All but 1 team managed to find all of the check points.
Oct 23, 2011
Cardiff Burn 6 hour
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We had the same Male & Female pairs win Cardiff that won Swansea Burn
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99% said it completely met their expectations
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We managed to time Cardiff Burn to be on the same day at the Rugby World Cup Final!
Oct 8, 2011
Mini Burn - Margam Park
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We had the biggest turn out of Juniors in one event
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Everyone completed the course
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Some fathers looked more tired than their sons and daughters!
Jun 28, 2011
Swansea Burn 6 hour
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It was the hottest day of the year
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It was the first time that a beach run was part of the event
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No one fell out of the kayak
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78 participants entered
Oct 24, 2010
Cardiff Burn 6 hour
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216 participants entered.
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Youngest participant was 8yrs old
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Oldest participant was 62yrs old
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Previous World Adventure Racing Champions took part
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No one fell out of the kayak
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No one got too lost on the navigating phase!
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Following our survey, 80% had never done a multisport event before