Black Mountains 50 Mile Ultra

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE THREE LONGEST DISTANCES REQUIRE SELF NAVIGATION - SIGNS WILL ONLY BE USED AT DIFFICULT AREAS - GPX & MAP WILL BE REQUIRED - PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU ARE EXPERIENCED IN MOUNTAIN RUNNING & NAVIGATION BEFORE CONSIDERING THESE EVENTS - Tracking will be provided. The Half Marathon & 12km distances will be marked - no tracking. Starting at our HQ based at Perth y Pia Llanbedr near Crickhowell. The routes will take you straight into the heart of the Black Mountains of South Wales. All distances will encounter the high trails on the mountains before dropping down into valleys boasting stunning scenery , waterfalls, forest paths and ancient forests rich in history. Pen Twyn Glas being the first climb before a beautiful ridge run down to the forest bed, following the trail to reach the infamous Mc Manama's pass which takes you through a majestic valley to once again climb back to the ridge boasting outstanding views across both the Beacons & Blacks. Waun Fach will be your next climb leading to traverse the ridge, gliders and Red Kites fly together. Below is the Marathon route from here.The 50 miler carry on the ridge dropping off Lord Herefords Knob before once again climbing to regain height and join the Offas Dyke path leading you to eventually dropping in on the Abbey at Llantony. The Beacons Way path will then lead you to once again climb back up to be rewarded by spectacular views. The Sugar loaf in the distance is your final challenge, once again where you will be thrilled with some fast and technical trails. Conquering the last mountain you will head back across the valley to your final few miles before your last climb back towards the Table Mountain and your fast yet steep decent to victory. Marathon route leaving the 50 route you will take a right turn at Rhos Dirion towards the reservoir (keeping that on your right below) dropping down from the mountain you will head into the beautiful forest of Mynydd Du. Staying on the forest trails you will eventually cross the valley and remain in the forest. A beautiful but technical section will lead you to the ridge with Crug Mawr to you left. You descend through a magnificent valley on perfect trails. Heading towards and to conquer that final climb to the Table Mountain. Your final fast yet steep down hill section will lead you to the finish. The new to 2023 Half Marathon & 12km will start by heading up to the famous ridge of Pen Allt Mawr. The Half distance will continue on the ridge before decending the pass down towards the Hermitage - following the valley trails back towards the forest before the final climb towards the Table Mountain. A fast and furious finish to the base of the hill will be light relief. The 12km will take a left at the base of Pen Allt Mawr and follow a beautiful trail back, joing the final trail to the finish.