Sat 5 Apr 2025 Brecon, Powys, UK

Black Dragon Challenge | Ridge Route

The challenge which starts and finishes at Llangorse Community Centre follows the high ridges of the challenging Black Mountains.

  • Sat 5 Apr 2025
Llangors Community Centre, Brecon

Ridge Route

08:00

Age 18 & over

£25-£32

  • 16 miles fell running

Event overview

The Black Dragon Challenge first took place in April 2019 and replaced the Black Mountains Roundabout (BMR) which had been running on an annual basis since 1982.

The challenge which starts and finishes at Llangorse Community Centre (GR SO 13322770) (W3W: cocktail.countries.overlaid) follows the high ridges of the challenging Black Mountains taking in the highest point at Waun Fach at 811 metres.

There are 3 routes available, 28 miles (46k),  22 miles (36k), and 16 miles (27k). All three routes visit the highest point in the Black Mountains, Waun Fach at a height of 811 metres.

The event is organised and run by Brecon Mountain Rescue Team supported by Newport Outdoor Group, and all the funds raised go directly to the Brecon Mountain Rescue Team.

Sponsors:  LOWA / Wigwam holidays / Brecon Carreg Water / Brecon Town Council.

This event is part of Black Dragon Challenge .

Event details

  • Average fitness
  • Dogs allowed
  • Event village
  • Newcomers
  • Teams

Location

  • Free parking
  • Mountains

Route

  • Check points
  • Cut off time
  • Food stations
  • Marshals
  • Mass start
  • Mountainous
  • Navigation required
  • Out and back
  • Water stations

What's included

  • Certificate
  • Goody bag

Fundraising

  • Fundraising optional

Entries

  • Age 18 & over
  • Entries open
  • Enter online
  • Event merch available
  • Fundraising optional

Other races at event

  • Sat 5 Apr 2025
  • #1 of 4
Llangors Community Centre, Brecon

Endurance Route

07:30

Age 18 & over

£50-£60

  • 28 miles trail running
  • Sat 5 Apr 2025
  • #2 of 4
Llangors Community Centre, Brecon

Standard Route

08:00

Age 18 & over

£32-£38

  • 22 miles fell running
  • Sat 5 Apr 2025
  • #4 of 4
Llangors Community Centre, Brecon

Mountain Rescue Guided Ridge Route

08:15

Age 18 & over

£40-£45

  • 16 miles fell running