The Beacons Ultra

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The Beacons Ultra
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46ish miles in the Brecon Beacons, COVID saw the cancellation of the 2020 edition of the Beacons Ultra, but this event is back in action.
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Ultramarathon
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Sat, Nov 13, 2021
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Talybont-on-Usk, United Kingdom
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Location
2 B4558, Talybont-on-Usk, Brecon LD3 7YJ, UK
Start times
Saturday, Nov 13, 2021
Ultramarathon: TBC
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Distance
46mi
Route information
The route for the Beacons Ultra is a very varied one that will test competitor’s strengths and weaknesses, flat land specialists will love the canal bits whilst the mountain goats will prefer the 'gap', and then of course there's all the 'in between' bits.
The event take place in the heart of the Brecon Beacons starting and finishing in the delightful village of Talybont-on-Usk. From the start at Race HQ you follow the picturesque Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal toward Llangyndir. The tow path to Llangynidr is probably the flattest 3 miles you will find in Wales! The route then splits from the canal at the canal locks and heads up the Beacons way for about a mile before detouring off to take in the much appreciated trek up and over Tor y Foel before descending down into Talybont forest. Here it picks up the old coal route where originally the tramway and later on the railway brought coal from ‘over the other side’ to be loaded on to the barges for dispatch to Newport. A steady climb continues towards Torpantau before dropping slightly and entering the Taf Fechan Forest. The forest trail then starts to change into open hill and follows what the locals call the ‘Gap Road’.
The highest point of the route is 600 meters above sea level at the ‘Gap’ itself.
After all that height gain there is quite a bit of descending along one of the Brecon Beacons ‘classic’ routes, down to the canal at Pencelli and back to Race HQ at Talybont-on-Usk where you can rest/restock before departing for your 2nd loop (note the cutoff for starting the 2nd loop is 14.30pm)
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What's included
Entry fee includes:-
* Exclusive and much cherished Race T Shirt for all starters
* Exclusive medal for all finishers
* Prizes from our Race Sponsors in excess of £1,000 to top 3 finishers in both Men’s and Women’s race, and also top team.
* Spot prizes.
* Personalised Race Number.
* Paramedic support throughout the event from TrailMed
* Manned checkpoints along the route with the friendliest Marshalls you will find anywhere. Hot food on the finish line!
* Oh, and some of the most wonderful scenery you will find anywhere in the UK, provided it isn’t tipping down with rain or that you aren’t too shattered to appreciate it.
Registration for both the Beacons Trail Marathon and Beacons Ultra will take place on Friday night between 16.00pm and 20.30pm at the Likeys Shop in Brecon (LD3 7LH) and on Saturday at Race HQ (Henderson Hall) between 05.30am and 07.00am for the Beacons Ultra and between 08:00am and 09:30 for the Beacons Trail Marathon.
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How to get there
2 B4558, Talybont-on-Usk, Brecon LD3 7YJ, UK
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CAR PARKING
The event car park will be at Talybont Farm which is 5 min walk from Race HQ (Henderson Hall), the £5 fee includes safe and secure off street parking and use of the showers after the race.
On race day there will be NO parking at Race HQ (Henderson Hall) and we do ask that you use the official car park and don’t park on the streets adjacent to Henderson Hall, illegally parked cars will be ticketed by the local traffic warden who lives in the village.
COMPULSORY EQUIPMENT
*Rucksack
*Fully charged Mobile Phone
*Means of hydration – ability to carry an absolute minimum of 500ml of fluid
*Cup/Mug/Bottle – No cups will be provided at checkpoints
*Enough food (no shops on route!)
*Full waterproof cover (trousers and top)
*Hat
*Gloves
*Fleece (or similar warm upper body layer)
*Survival/Space Blanket
*Basic first aid kit including antiseptic
*Head torch
*Spare batteries for above
*Compass
*Whistle
*Watch
*Map
It must be emphasised that there will be random spot kit checks before, during and on completion of the race. You must have all of the above on you at all times.
Please also understand that the above is the bare minimum and many individuals may wish to add their own kit requirements to that outlined above. This is especially relevant if the weather conditions are harsh.(i.e…. the temperature in 2008 dropped to -8 at night).
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