Blade Runner Ultra Marathon Series – Winter

There will be an official event photographer and a courtesy finisher photo for each athlete. Should weather conditions permit, there will also be a photographer positioned on the mountain to capture the very best action. Any photos offered are a complimentary service provided to competitors.

All finishers will also receive a distinctive cloth patch as way of recognising your achievement. There will also be prizes on offer to the various male and female age group winners.

Entries include a much deserved post race hot meal and cold drinks free of charge. Hot drinks and food will also be available at the various check points along the route.

The 50km Bladerunner marked route has it all. With old Roman roads, steep rocky hills to clamber up, trails to dart down and eerie forest paths, there is challenging terrain throughout.

There will be strategic check points throughout the route where you must sign in and be assessed before continuing. Here you can grab some much needed food and drinks to fuel up for the next section of the challenge. There will also be medical assistance on hand should you have any issues.

As the winter edition starts in early morning darkness, the beginning section of the course will have military level lighting to help you find your way. This said, head torches are still required.

As you start to wrack up a total of 2200m elevation gain across the course, you must endure one final challenge and climb Jacobs Ladder to the top of the impressive Pen y Fan Summit. Here you'll be rewarded for all your hard work standing proud at the top of the highest mountain in the Brecon Beacons and the infamous red post box.

The Storey Arms Outdoor Centre will act as Base Camp and the Information Centre. Here is where hot meals will be served and where you can find accommodation and drying rooms.

You'll find the centre on the A470 at the base of Pen y Fan mountain. The closest towns are a 20 minute drive around - Brecon to the North and Merthyr Tydfil to the South. Car parking is available opposite Base Camp and is free of charge.

Registration

There will be a pre race inspection to ensure that each participant has the below items with them:

• Small backpack
• Warm jacket & waterproof jacket
• Hat & gloves
• Emergency bivi
• Basic first aid kit
• Head torch & spare batteries
• Compass & Whistle
• Watch & phone
• Route map
• Food and drinks

Further information on the event will be sent out via email to participants in advance to ensure you are fully prepared. This will include but is not limited to information on:

• Clothing and equipment
• A brief history of SAS selection
• Access to a radio group
• Blade Runner familiarisation day
• Discounts and how to access DS led training days across the UK
• Mountain safety