Beacons to the Blacks Ultra 50 & 32m plus Marathon & Half Marathon

Llangynidr, United Kingdom
28 Sep, 2024 (Sat)

Running

21.1 km, 42.195 km, 32 mi, 50 mi

About the event

Take on the ultimate self-navigation, long-distance challenge in the beautiful Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains! Covering 50 miles, 32 miles or 13.2 miles, our amazing event offers an incredible experience for both elite and seasoned runners alike. You will be provided with a waterproof map and tracker that must be kept on throughout the entirety of the event. Our race headquarters and camping site, Perth Y Pia, will offer registration and kit checking as well as parking the night before. Medical staff and mountain medics will be on hand to keep you safe throughout the event, with checkpoints and water stations along the way. If needed, outside help can be found at the checkpoints, but no other points on the course – support crews, friends and family are more than welcome to attend however, we ask that runners take president overall and that noise and parking are kept to a minimum. Come join us on the ultimate Trail Challenge in the Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains!

Races offered by this event

50 miles

28 Sep, 2024 (Sat)
Running
50 mi
10442 ft of elevation gain
Solo
On site
Road
Single loop
Grass
Nature
River
Rural
Scenic
Single track
Eco friendly

Marathon

28 Sep, 2024 (Sat)
Running
42.195 km
5869 ft of elevation gain
Solo
On site
Road
Single loop
Grass
Nature
River
Rural
Scenic
Single track
Eco friendly

Half-marathon

28 Sep, 2024 (Sat)
Running
21.1 km
2738 ft of elevation gain
Solo
On site
Road
Single loop
Grass
Nature
River
Rural
Scenic
Single track
Eco friendly

32 Mile Ultra

28 Sep, 2024 (Sat)
Running
32 mi
7103 ft of elevation gain
Solo
On site
Road
Single loop
Grass
Nature
River
Rural
Scenic
Single track
Eco friendly

Course details

Course highlights

50 & 32 Mile Ultra and Marathon: Starting at Llangynidr the route takes you straight up towards (50 only)Pen y Fan via Fan y Big and Cribin- Pen y Fan the highest point in South Wales. Leaving PYF you head over Corn Du and drop down to the Storey Arms before heading back up to the ridge, following Graig Fan Du you drop down and cross the valley heading towards Pontsticill Resevervoir before once again climbing to Waun Rhydd and joining the Marathon route 26 - The marathon route will head from Llangynidr up to the reservoir before joining the 50-mile route near Tor y Foel. Taking the Beacons way you head towards Llangynidr before crossing to climb Mynydd Llangorse, The Dragons Back and hitting Waun Fach in the Black Mountains before your descent back to Llanbedr Village - the 32 mile leave the village of Llangynidr - split with the marathon - continue around the reservoir before crossing the valley to re-join the main route to Tor y Foel and onwards. The Half Marathon will leave HQ into the village of Llanbedr - from there they will head up to Pen Alt Mawr before descending down through the valley, a forest trail will lead you back up onto the trail to the Table Mountain - fast descent back to the village All events are self navigation and tracked ULTRA 50 HEIGHT GAIN = 10442FT MARATHON HEIGHT GAIN = 5869FT HALF MARATHON = 3935FT

Start address

Llangynidr, Crickhowell NP8 1LS, UK

Finish address

Llangynidr, Crickhowell NP8 1LS, UK

Route map

route map

What’s included in entry

These are included in your entry
Parking
Finisher medal
Massage
Drink Stations
Bag drop
Timing chip (single use)
Toilets
Photo Service
Shuttle to Start Line
Post-race meal
Nutrition Stations
Medical Assistance

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