TEC Brecon Beacons Trail Challenge

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The Brecon Beacons Trail Challenge is perfect for all abilities looking to embrace nature whilst racing through one of the most picturesque parts of Wales. Offering plenty of distances from an Ultra to 10k there is an event for everyone. Sign up today and explore the beacons.
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Ultra, Marathon , Half Marathon , and 1 more
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Sat 6th May 2023
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Talybont-on-Usk, United Kingdom
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4.6
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Where and when
Location
Talybont-on-Usk, Brecon LD3, UK
Start times
Sat 6th May 2023
Ultra:
6:30am |
Marathon :
7:30am |
Half Marathon :
8:30am |
11k:
9:30am
Event summary
Here are the distances available for TEC Brecon Beacons Trail Challenge
Ultra
Distance
52km
£68
Marathon
Distance
43km
£58
Half Marathon
Distance
16.9mi
£45
11k
Distance
10.6km
£33
Route information
Distance: 52k / 32.3 miles (Ultra)
Terrain: Trails
Route Type: Loop
Distance: 43k / 26.7 miles (Marathon)
Terrain: Trails
Route Type: Loop
Distance: 27k / 16.9 miles (Half Marathon) Elevation: 888m / 2913 feet Terrain: Trails Route Type: Loop
Distance: 10.6k / 6.6 miles (11k)
Elevation: 370m / 1214 feet
Terrain: Trails
Route Type: Loop
The Brecon Beacons Trail Running challenge will take you on some of the most picturesque trails that Wales has to offer. You will head out onto the Taff Trail and around Talybont reservoir. Whilst you race take in the amazing views of the peak of Pen-y-Fan. This event is canicross friendly for the Half Marathon and 11k, so you are welcome to bring your dog to race with you. Please do not bring your dog to the Marathon or Ultra.
What's included
  • Finisher's Medal
  • Trail events co. snood
  • Prizes for top finishers
  • Chip-timed results
  • Fully-marked route
  • Aid stations
  • First aid
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How to get there
Talybont-on-Usk, Brecon LD3, UK
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Parking
Parking will be open from 06:00 which will cost £5 which must be paid in cash on arrival.
Camping
Camping will be available at the Gilestone Farm, check-in will be open from 16:00 to 20:00. This will cost £7 per person per night and £5 for parking. There will be portable toilets and water available - no hookups, barbecues or fire pits allowed.
Event day logistics
Ultra
06:30 Registration opens
07:15 Race Briefing
07:30 Ultra starts
Marathon
07:30 Registration opens
08:15 Race Briefing
08:30 Marathon starts
Half Marathon
08:30 Registration opens
09:15 Race Briefing
09:30 Half Marathon starts
11k
09:30 Registration opens
10:15 Race Briefing
10:30 12k starts
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 17 years of age or older to participate
  • 11k: Entrants must be 15 years of age or older to participate
Cupless event
Brecon Beacons Trail Challenge 2023 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 Brecon Beacons Trail 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 11k. Do not bring dogs on the Marathon and Ultra courses.
Aid stations
There will be a variety of aid stations available throughout each course, these are as follows:
Ultra
  • Checkpoint 1: 3.7k (What 3 Words: STRUT.STYLISTS.HANDOVER)
  • Checkpoint 2: 11.6k (What 3 Words: BADMINTON.PROMOTES.LIFE)
  • Checkpoint 3: 22.3k (What 3 Words: ROUND.HOTHOUSE.ICEBERGS)
  • Checkpoint 4: 33k (What 3 Words: RISING.SAMPLE.SIDEBURNS)
  • Checkpoint 5: 47.5k (What 3 Words: DEFENSIVE.CASKETS.OUTPUT)
Marathon
  • Checkpoint 1: 3.7k (What 3 Words: STRUT.STYLISTS.HANDOVER)
  • Checkpoint 2: 11.6k (What 3 Words: BADMINTON.PROMOTES.LIFE)
  • Checkpoint 3: 22.3k (What 3 Words: ROUND.HOTHOUSE.ICEBERGS)
  • Checkpoint 4: 37.3k (What 3 Words: DEFENSIVE.CASKETS.OUTPUT)
Half Marathon
  • Checkpoint 1: 3.7k (What 3 Words: STRUT.STYLISTS.HANDOVER)
  • Checkpoint 2: 11.6k (What 3 Words: BADMINTON.PROMOTES.LIFE)
  • Checkpoint 3: 21,3k (What 3 Words: DEFENSIVE.CASKETS.OUTPUT)
11k
There will be no aid stations in the 11k.
FAQs
When will I get my race pack for the Brecon Beacons Trail 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.
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Where can I park for the Brecon Beacons Trail Challenge?
Parking will be open from 06:00 which will cost £5 which must be paid in cash on arrival.
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Can I run with my dog at the Brecon Beacons Trail 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 11k. Do not bring dogs on the Marathon and Ultra courses.
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Reviews
4.6
148 reviews
agata
Star
3.3
Did the race in 2023
i would not say the course was dog friendly due to many many gates and there was no shower service. straight after the run we left to the different campsite to shower and have not come back even though initially we planned and payed for another night.
samantha
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4.7
Did the race in 2023
Amazing route and really well marked
jamie
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5.0
Did the race in 2023
Had a brilliant time and from what I saw the first responders were amazing with any injures. I will be running with you again!
meleri
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5.0
Did the race in 2023
A few of the styles were really difficult to negotiate as a canicross et. But I appreciate that’s out of your control. Great to see age restrictions on the dogs running - thank you. It would be fab to see guidelines on suitable equipment too - along the lines of your kit list for runners I guess. Specifically a suitable harness - a few people were running on their dogs on a neck collar which was really disappointing. Thanks
simon
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3.3
Did the race in 2023
Bad weather made for less people supporting it No views At summit
tim
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5.0
Did the race in 2023
Great race and a fairly interesting course (if a bit muddy.) A few people caught off guard by the cheeky second climb but that only added to the fun!
alan
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4.7
Did the race in 2023
I got all I wanted from the event:Route: Beautiful, challenging and easy to navigate.Weather: Brecon: It was wet and chilly but as long as you kept moving you were all right.CP's: The right distance apart. Dropped a star as often the food was wet and uneatable. Planning: Car park was a mud bath on exit..A farmer was on site pulling folk out of the field...including me so some possible consideration for the future. The tractor guy had me out and on y way in 20 min so no big hardship.Nice medal and buff. I would do this event again it was a tough 35 miles.
guy
Star
5.0
Did the race in 2023
My first Ultra but wow what an event. It was challenging and not for the faint hearted. Roll on next year!!
matt
Star
3.7
Did the race in 2023
Challenging course. Be sure to get on the stairmaster for Jacobs ladder. Also (maybe it was just me that missed this) but if you advertise a half, make sure its a half. I got there on the day and found out it was a 27km route. Which while this isnt the end of the world in terms of distance. Threw me off a little in terms of preparation/mindset etc. Other than that a great experience and community of fellow trail runners. Thank you TEC 👊🏾
paul
Star
5.0
Did the race in 2023
Great course, great scenery, check points well spaced,stocked and staffed. Also great selection of routes for all runners, from novice to experienced.
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