Beacons to the Blacks
Exciting and spectacular trail running events exploring the beautiful Brecon Beacons and finishing deep in the heart of the Black Mountains with outstanding support, top reviews and epic medals!
4 races
Event overview
This long-distance challenge is one that will fulfill the elite and seasoned runner whilst also offering amazing support for the less experienced trail runner.
The 50-mile ultra and marathon start at Llangynidr in the beautiful Brecon Beacons and finish deep in the heart of the Black Mountains.
The half marathon will start and finish at Llanbedr and is now a self navigation route with tracking
With well-stocked checkpoints and an amazing support team, you will be safe in the knowledge that you’ll be well looked after throughout the event all the way to the finish.
Highlights
- Fully-supported longer-distance trail run
- Explore the Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains
- Immerse yourself in the mountain environment this summer
- Amazing support team to help you to the finish line
- Well-stocked checkpoints, GPS trackers, physios and more
- Awesome medal plus tons of other perks
Event details
- All fitness levels
- Dogs allowed
- Event village
- Newcomers
- Spectators
- Traders at event
Location
- Bag storage
- Bag transfer
- Camping
- Changing facilities
- Mountains
- Paid parking
- Rural
- Toilets
Sustainability
- Bring your own cup
- Plastic bottle free
- Recycling
Races at event
- Sat 28 Sep 2024
- #1 of 4
Marathon
07:00
Age 18 & over
£65
- 26.2 miles trail running + 5869 ft ascent
- Sat 28 Sep 2024
- #2 of 4
50 Mile Ultra
07:00
Age 18 & over
£90
- 50 miles trail running + 10442 ft ascent
- Sat 28 Sep 2024
- #3 of 4
32 Mile Ultra
07:00
Age 17 & over
£75
- 12 km trail running
- Sat 28 Sep 2024
- #4 of 4
Half Marathon
09:00
Age 17 & over
£50
- 13.1 miles trail running