Brecon Beacons Mountain Trail Races
About this event
The Brecon Beacons Mountain Trail Race are two linear mountain running journeys through the Brecon Beacons. There are two race distances to choose from, a 34 mile Ultra and a 22 mile Mountain Trail Race.
Raceday details
How to enter
What's included:
What will I get?
* Regular, well stocked checkpoints
* Event T-shirt
* Finishers medal
* Live race leader board
* Event medical cover
* Great marshals and support
Ultra
Run 34mi
Trail 22
Run 22mi
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Route description
Route description
The Ultra race route starts in the small village of Trefil at the boundary of the Brecon Beacons National Park. From here the route heads out towards the Central Brecon beacons on fast trails. The first summit is Pant-y-Creigiau followed by dropping down and a climb past waterfalls to the top of Fan Y Big. The route then drops down the gap road before looping round to Cribyn, then Pen Y Fan. From here the Trail route joins the Ultra at the top of Pen Y Fan. After summiting Corn Du you will then head down past the Storey arms Centre You now follow the excellent Beacons Way footpath as you head to the summit of Fan Llia, and then a fast, fun descent down to Ystradfellte. From here he route heads through fast runnable forest into Waterfall Country as you pass under the Sgwd Yr Eira Waterfall. The highlight of the route. The last three miles take you along the Celtic trail to the finish in Hirwaun on the edge of the National Park.
Race Timetable (including Start, Coach Pick up and Registration Times)
Friday
1600-2000 Registration for both races in Up and Under Outdoor, Cowbridge Road, Canton, Cardiff.
Saturday
0600-0645 Registration for Ultra at Hirwaun
0645 Coach Collection for Ultra Runners from Hirwaun
0740 Ultra Race Brief Trefil
0800 Ultra Race Start Trefil
0700-0830 Registration for Trail race in Hirwaun
0830 Coach collection for Trail Race
0940 Trail 22 Race Brief
1000 Trail 22 Race Start in Brecon
2000 All Courses Close
Ysgol Gyfun Rhydywaun, Lawrence Ave, Penywaun, Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 9ES, UK
Get directionsThe event base and finish is at the following location:
Ysgol Gyfun Rhydywaun,
Lawrence Avenue,
Penywaun,
RCT.
CF44 9ES
The event base has the following facilities;
• Parking for participants
• Toilets
• Registration office
• Onsite refreshments
Route description
Route description
The Ultra race route starts in the small village of Trefil at the boundary of the Brecon Beacons National Park. From here the route heads out towards the Central Brecon beacons on fast trails. The first summit is Pant-y-Creigiau followed by dropping down and a climb past waterfalls to the top of Fan Y Big. The route then drops down the gap road before looping round to Cribyn, then Pen Y Fan. From here the Trail route joins the Ultra at the top of Pen Y Fan. After summiting Corn Du you will then head down past the Storey arms Centre You now follow the excellent Beacons Way footpath as you head to the summit of Fan Llia, and then a fast, fun descent down to Ystradfellte. From here he route heads through fast runnable forest into Waterfall Country as you pass under the Sgwd Yr Eira Waterfall. The highlight of the route. The last three miles take you along the Celtic trail to the finish in Hirwaun on the edge of the National Park.
Race Timetable (including Start, Coach Pick up and Registration Times)
Friday
1600-2000 Registration for both races in Up and Under Outdoor, Cowbridge Road, Canton, Cardiff.
Saturday
0600-0645 Registration for Ultra at Hirwaun
0645 Coach Collection for Ultra Runners from Hirwaun
0740 Ultra Race Brief Trefil
0800 Ultra Race Start Trefil
0700-0830 Registration for Trail race in Hirwaun
0830 Coach collection for Trail Race
0940 Trail 22 Race Brief
1000 Trail 22 Race Start in Brecon
2000 All Courses Close
Ysgol Gyfun Rhydywaun, Lawrence Ave, Penywaun, Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 9ES, UK
Get directionsThe event base and finish is at the following location:
Ysgol Gyfun Rhydywaun,
Lawrence Avenue,
Penywaun,
RCT.
CF44 9ES
The event base has the following facilities;
• Parking for participants
• Toilets
• Registration office
• Onsite refreshments