TEC Black Mountains Trail Running Challenge

Name: TEC Black Mountains Trail Running Challenge
Start: 2024-06-21T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2024-06-21T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Newcourt Farm Campsite, Newcourt Farm Camsite, Felindre, Three Cocks, Brecon LD3 0SS, UK
Rating: 4.8

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£33 - £68

4.8

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If you only run 1 trail race next summer, make it the Black Mountains Trail Running Challenge. Treat yourself to one of the most scenic and difficult trail runs in South Wales. No matter what distance you choose, from 13k up to Ultra, the views of the Black Mountains will be breath-taking.

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Ultra, Marathon, Half Marathon, and 1 moreView details
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Sat 22nd Jun 2024View logistics
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Brecon, United KingdomView location
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4.8(77 Reviews)
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Where and when

Location

Newcourt Farm Campsite, Newcourt Farm Camsite, Felindre, Three Cocks, Brecon LD3 0SS, UK

Start times

Sat 22nd Jun 2024

Ultra:

7:30am |

Marathon:

8:30am |

Half Marathon:

9:30am |

13k:

10:30am

Event summary

Here are the distances available for TEC Black Mountains Trail Running Challenge

Ultra
Distance57km
Elevation2446m+
£68
Marathon
Distance47km
£58
Half Marathon
Distance23km
£45
13k
Distance13km
£33

Route information

Distance: 57k / 35.4 miles (Ultra)
Elevation: 2446 metres
Terrain: Trails
Route Type: Loop

Distance: 47k / 29.2 miles (Marathon)
Elevation: 1973 metres
Terrain: Trails
Route Type: Loop

There will be a significant amount of climbing in both races so make sure to conserve your energy whilst you race as there will be some challenging ascents.

Distance: 23k / 14.3 miles (Half Marathon)
Elevation: 905m
Terrain: Trails
Route Type: Loop

Distance: 13k / 8.4 miles
Elevation: 528m
Terrain: Trails
Route Type: Loop

These trail runs are perfect for seasoned veterans and beginners alike.

Organiser route images

What's included

Trail Events Co bespoke finishers medal
Trail Events Co Snood
Trophies for top 3 Male & Female runners in each distance
Trophies for 1st 50+ Male & Female runners in each distance
Energy refreshments
Experienced medical cover – Medics (Mobile)
Fully Signed Course
Chip Timing
Free Professional Race Photos

How to get there

Newcourt Farm Campsite, Newcourt Farm Camsite, Felindre, Three Cocks, Brecon LD3 0SS, UK

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Parking

Parking will be available on-site for a £5 charge. Please be sure to bring cash.

Accommodation

Camping is avaliable for £7 per person per night, and an additional £5 for your vehicle. Please note this is a basic campsite.

Campsite address: Newcourt Farm Campsite, Felindre, Three Cooks, Brecon, LD3 0SS.

Fresh Water tap and loos onsite.
No Electrical hookups available.
No disposable barbecues or fire pits allowed.

Event day logistics

Ultra

06:00 Parking opens for all races

06:30 Registration opens

07:15 Race Briefing

07:30 Ultra starts

19:00 Cut-off time

Marathon

07:30 Registration opens

08:15 Race Briefing

08:30 Marathon starts

19:00 Cut-off time

Half Marathon

08:30 Registration opens

09:15 Race Briefing

09:30 Half Marathon starts

19:00 Cut-off time

13k

09:30 Registration opens

10:15 Race Briefing

10:30 13k starts

19:00 Cut-off time

Race packs

Nothing will be posted out, race packs must be collected on the day from registration.

Age Requirements

Age requirements are as follows for the following distances:

Ultra: Entrants must be 18 years of age or older to participate
Marathon: Entrants must be 18 years of age or older to participate
Half Marathon: Entrants must be 16 years of age or older to participate
13k: Entrants must be 15 years of age or older to participate

Cupless event

The Black Mountains Trail Running Challenge is a cupless event so all participants must bring their own form of the water carrier, whether that be a bottle, a cup or a camel pouch.

Canicross

The Black Mountains Trail Running Challenge is dog friendly so why not bring along your four-legged friend. Please note this is only the case for the Half Marathon and 13k. Do not bring dogs on the Marathon and Ultra courses.

Trophy Information

Trophies are available for:

First three male and female runners in each distance.
First male and female over 50 in each distance.

Aid Stations

There will be a variety of aid stations available throughout each course, these are as follows:

Ultra

Checkpoint 1: 10k (What 3 Words: LAKESIDE.CABIN.INSTRUCTS)
Checkpoint 2: 18.5k (What 3 Words: DECORATED.JANUARY.FINES)
Checkpoint 3: 25k (What 3 Words: PASTIME.BULKY.COCONUTS)
Checkpoint 4: 32k (What 3 Words: SPITS.BLEAKER.PASTA)
Checkpoint 5: 41k (What 3 Words: LETTERS.PROWLING.SKEWING)
Checkpoint 6: 51k (What 3 Words: DEPRAVITY.FITS.SHIELDING)

Marathon

Checkpoint 1: 10k (What 3 Words: LAKESIDE.CABIN.INSTRUCTS)
Checkpoint 2: 18.5k (What 3 Words: DECORATED.JANUARY.FINES)
Checkpoint 3: 25k (What 3 Words: PASTIME.BULKY.COCONUTS)
Checkpoint 4: 40.5k (What 3 Words: DEPRAVITY.FITS.SHIELDING)

Half Marathon

Checkpoint 1: 9.5k (What 3 Word: PICKUP.PARKWAY.ENJOYABLE)
Checkpoint 2: 16k (What 3 Words: DEPRAVITY.FITS.SHIELDING)

13k

Checkpoint 1: 7k (What 3 Words: DEPRAVITY.FITS.SHIELDING)

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FAQs

When will I get my race pack for the Black Mountains Trail Running Challenge?

You must collect your race pack on the day of the event from registration at the allotted registration time for the event you have booked.

Where can I park for the Black Mountains Trail Running Challenge?

Parking will be available at the Black Mountains Trail Running Challenge, it will cost £5 to park for the day at the event location.

Can I run with my dog at the Black Mountains Trail Running Challenge?

Yes, you are welcome to bring your four-legged friend along to this event, please ensure your dog is properly trained for the event distance. Please note this is only the case for the Half Marathon and 13k. Do not bring dogs on the Marathon and Ultra courses.

Reviews

4.8

77 reviews

matt

5.0

Did the race in 2023

Good course and great people. A shame my finish line photo went missing, burt these things happen.

stephanie

4.7

Did the race in 2023

Would be nice to have a canicross category. Volunteers were great.

sholto

4.7

Did the race in 2023

Excellent and challanging course. Loved the design of the route and what you got to see. Organizing was excellent and professional.

will

4.3

Did the race in 2023

Trail events are brilliant, this is my 4th event with them. Only gripe this time was poorer than normal signage but not to take away from a brilliant route and excellent staffing.

paul

4.7

Did the race in 2023

A few early sections in the first 1-2km were quite narrow with queues to cross stiles etc, but after that it was a great route. Good support at the stop points and great atmosphere at the finish. Really enjoyed it overall despite the tough climb!

david

4.7

Did the race in 2023

I always love the events and runs TEC put on, the course is always a challenge and the volunteers are always helpful and caring! I recent took part in the black mountains marathon. It was a wonderful day, but was slightly let down by a lack of signage and so many of us ran an addition 3/4miles to get back on track. This was on the way running down into the vale of eways for the second time heading to the stables. It would also have been a huge help if there could’ve been a sign at the stables saying where the next check point was (this was definitely explained to us at the briefing beforehand) but after running 24miles it was hard to remember. Anyway, these are just some points, aside from that it was an amazing day and as always can’t thank you enough for putting these events together - can’t wait to to do the Brecon Beacons marathon next year!!

matthew

4.7

Did the race in 2023

Spectacular course whilst not being very technical. Recommended, especially for a first mountain trail race.

matt

4.7

Did the race in 2023

Great route with amazingly helpful, well stocked checkpoints/ feeding stations. Great atmosphere throughout. Loved it!

sue

4.3

Did the race in 2023

The course, as I've come to expect from your events, was challenging and through stunning countryside. There were a couple of points where it was hard to follow the route (With a couple of others, I did take a sub-optimal route on a couple of occasions...) as arrows were missing / unclear or on the ground. Not sure whether this was sabotage or whether arrows had been laid on the ground as the ground was so hard. Also some arrows looked as if they needed replacing. Looking forward with fingers crossed to when you are able to return to 2 day events. Marshalling one day and running the other made for a fabulous weekend!

brian

4.0

Did the race in 2023

Good overall experience. Tough course, lost the path a few times as the markers weren't clear for a few sections. Will probably do this run again.

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