The Beacons Ultra is a mere 46ish mile mixed trail/mountain/canal/road run around the magnificent Brecon Beacons in the middle of November, when climatic conditions can vary quite considerably. In the events 11 year history the race has taken place in everything from sparkling Sunshine through to minus 8 degrees, with obligatory rain and mist thrown in to remind the athletes that they are running in Wales in all its glory.

The Beacons Trail Marathon

After the success of the inaugural SW80K in 2018, in 2019 we will be hosting four events; the 3.5km fun run, the off-road Tusker 10k, the Mammothon trail marathon and the flagship SW80K.For details of these events, please see the individual event summaries provided.The festival is a fundraiser for Grow Cook Learn, the charity which operates from the Centre. Our mission is to connect people to the food, history and landscape of the Shropshire Hills and we feel that this is a brilliant way to do just that. After all, what better way could there be to explore what the area has to offer than to walk or run through its delightful scenery whilst tasting the wonderful food heritage of the Shropshire Hills?

Shropshire Way 80k Festival

The Brecon Beacons are located in South Wales offering some of the most stunning scenery in the country. Starting out at Gilestone Farm, Talybot-on-Usk (1 hour from Cardiff) we offer four distances for this event. The Ultra Marathon, Full Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K routes all take in the scenic trail runs of Brecon. Canicross friendly.

Brecon Beacons Trail Challenge

The Ras is one of our flag ship events as it shows off the best St Davids and the Peninsular has to offer. The event is staged every year on the same Saturday as the City’s St David’s Day Celebrations. This adds an extra vibrant feel to the run as the city is bustling and decorated with all things Welsh.All the routes are predominately on the Coast Path and pass by some of the most scenic and historical sites in Wales and wider. The Half is a challenge but an achievable one for all and has a great atmosphere amongst the runners. Whilst the Full is a challenge for anyone and has been described as one of the most beautiful and difficult Marathons anywhere in the World and should be on any runners bucket list. The 10K is new for 2019!The Marathon has been described as the toughest in the UK. Marathon Man himself Rik Vercoe, the holder of numerous marathon world records and someone who boasts a 39th Place finish in the Marathon des Sables, won the 2013 Ras Dewi Sant and said on completion: “I’ve run a 137 Marathons in 137 weeks and this is the best, the course is stunning”

Ras Dewi Sant Ultra, Marathon, Half & 10k

This is no ordinary marathon. It&#x27;s a tough, beautiful, off-road event, through forests, over streams, past waterfalls and up mountains, with the added task of running into the night. With a start time of 5.30pm, the aim is to finish before midnight. And with Pen-Y-Fan, the highest peak in South Wales, and a few others in the way, that maybe not as easy as it sounds.

Midnight Mountain Marathon

Conwy Marathon

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Snowdon - The Spring Crossing

Black Beacon 52, UltraBach and Marathon

To enter you must first Log In or Register your Details with SiEntries.We are monitoring the pandemic situation - we will have an update on or before 8th March 2021. Thank you for your patience.A full or half trail marathon along coast, trail, hill, river and forest in the Dyfi valley taking in stunning views of the Dyfi estuary, Happy Valley, the Cambrian Mountains, and the Welsh Coastal Path. The full marathon is 2 laps with 1550m height gain; the half is one lap with height gain 775m.

Dyfi X Trail Marathon (Half & Full)

To enter you must first Log In or Register your Details with SiEntries. Starting at our HQ based at Perth y Pia Llanbedr near Crickhowell. The routes will take you straight into the heart of the Black Mountains of South Wales. Both distances will encounter the high trails of the mountains before dropping down into valleys boasting beautiful streams, waterfalls, forest paths and ancient paths rich in history. Pen Twyn Glas being the first climb before a beautiful ridge run down to the forest bed, following the trail to reach the infamous Mc Manama&#x27;s pass which takes you through a majestic valley to once again climb back to the ridge boasting outstanding views across both the Beacons &amp; Blacks. Waun Fach will be your next climb leading to traverse the ridge, gliders and Red Kites fly together. Below is the Marathon route from here.The 50 miler carry on the ridge dropping off Lord Herefords Knob before once again climbing to regain height and join the Offas Dyke path leading you to eventually dropping in on the Abbey at Llantony. The Beacons Way path will then lead you to once again climb back up to be rewarded by spectacular views. The Sugar loaf in the distance is your final challenge, once again where you will be thrilled with some fast and technical trails. Conquering the last mountain you will head back across the valley to your final few miles before your last climb back towards the Table Mountain and your fast yet steep decent to victory.Marathon route leaving the 50 route you will take a right turn at Rhos Dirion towards the reservoir (keeping that on your right below) dropping down from the mountain you will head into the beautiful forest of Mynydd Du. Staying on the forest trails you will eventually cross the valley and remain in the forest. A beautiful but technical section will lead you to the ridge with Crug Mawr to you left. You descend through a magnificent valley perfect trails to once again cross the valley and conquer that final climb towards the Table Mountain. Your final fast yet steep down will lead you to the finish. PLEASE NOTE THAT BOTH DISTANCES REQUIRE SELF NAVIGATION- SIGNS WILL ONLY HIGH LIGHT DIFFICULT AREAS - GPX &amp; MAP WILL BE REQUIRED - PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU ARE EXPERINCED IN MOUNTAIN RUNNING - NAVIGATION BEFORE CONSIDERING THESE EVENTS

Black Mountains 50 & Marathon

To enter you must first Log In or Register your Details with SiEntries.Limitless Trails are very excited to be offering our reverse Ultra marathon 50 mile / 80 km and Marathon 26 mile / 42km- starting on the Beautiful Brecon Beacons and finishing deep in the heart of the Black Mountains set in the Brecon Beacons National park.This long distance challenge is one that will fulfil the elite and seasoned runner besides also offering amazing support for the less experienced trail runner who may be looking to step up a gear and attempt a greater challenge with the knowledge that they will be receiving incredible support and checkpoints throughout the duration of the run. Support crews and supporters will be most welcome during the event (COVID restriction allowing).Start Venue: Gilestone Farm Talybont on Usk Brecon LD37JEFinish Venue Perth y Pia Outdoor Activity Centre, Llanbedr, Crickhowell, NP8 1SY Participants will be transported to the start from the finish. The Marathon and the Ultra will BOTH be starting at Gilestone Farm at 8am. Registration will be at Perth y Pia on Friday Night from 6pm - 9pm and Saturday Morning at 6am - 7am. Transport will be leaving Perth Y Pia at 7am.What you can expect from this event Friday evening the Team will welcome you to Race HQ at Perth Y Pia– camping and parking will be available at PYP. Registration and kit check will be available for an easier pre-race morning. For those unable to attend Friday please do not worry as there will also be registration available from 6am-7am Saturday morning. Transport to the start will be arranged. This Trail Challenge is a self- navigation experience however we will be supporting certain areas that may lead to some confusion with flags and signs. Our pledge not to use tape stands. Participants will be tracked by our team throughout the entire race. Family and friends will be able to monitor and support each and every one of you. A GPX file and a map will be provided.Each competitor will pass a stringent kit check during registration and at the main CP Zone on route. Mountain Rules set by the Local Mountain Rescue Team must be obeyed.There will be incredible support on your challenge, first class Medical team and mountain medics on the route. Our aim is to ensure that your experience will inject confidence with the knowledge that  the Limitless Trail Team will do everything to make this challenge an amazing achievement and experience, whether it’s your first attempt at a 50/26 miler or not, hopefully it will inspire you to achieve and fulfil future goals and aspirations that you may have to push that bit further.On route we will be supporting you with  Check Points and water stations,  but to go that step further we will be providing hot food where possible. Medical advice given to any runner not to continue must be followed, if not then the organisers do not accept any responsibility if the participant  continues. They do so at their own risk. We will have a team of physiotherapists on site to offer any light relief.Support crews, friends and families are more than welcome to attend (COVID restriction allowing) the Eat Zone however we do ask that runners take president over all. Please keep noise down to a minimum due to this being a small residential area and be considerate when parking. More details will follow shortly.During the event you will also be supported by a full mobile medical unit, support runners will be on the course at various locations if needed for vital support – both experienced within this Mountain Range.Before entering the event please have a thorough read through our COVID-19 participant guidelines.Cut Off Times50 miles = 24 hrs26 miles = 12 hrsThe 50 mile event will take in both highest peaks in both the Black Mountains and the Brecon BeaconsThe 26 mile will take in the highest peak in the Black Mountains 90% self-navigation with 90% trail 10% road (lanes) - Ability to read a compass is mandatory.Any runner who assists an injured participant / or similar will gain a time reward.Hot &amp; Cold Food and drinks will be available at HQ at the finishBesides all this incredible support you will also be rewarded with our bespoke Medal, free photos, results and chip timing/tracker. Winning bespoke trophies and a few surprises thrown in.Moon &amp; Back Coffee will be at HQ throughout the event serving speciality drinks and cakes for family &amp; friends (COVID restriction allowing). Fresh hot food will be available at the finish for purchase/ supporters Brief route outline 50Starting at Gilestione Farm Talybont  the route takes you straight up towards Pen y Fan via Fan y Big and Cribin-  Pen y Fan the highest point in south Wales. Leaving PYF you head over Corn Du and drop down to the Storey Arms before heading back up to the ridge, following Graig Fan Du you drop down and cross the valley heading towards Pontsticill Resevervoir before once again climbing to Waun Rhydd and joining the Marathon route 26 - The marathon route will head from Gilestone Farm up the Taff Trail adjacent to the reservoir before joining the 50 mile route near Tor y Foel. Taking the Beacons way you head towards Llangynidr before crossing to climb Mynydd Llangorse, The Dragons Back and hitting Waun Fach in the Black Mountains before your decent back to Perth y Pia . Both route maps will be available soon. ULTRA 50 HEIGHT GAIN = 10442FTMARATHON HEIGHT GAIN = 5869FTFacilitiesCamping @ Perth y PiaRefreshmentsToiletsParking £5 - Parking tickets will go into a ballot - winning ticket will receive a free entry to our next eventFull Medical TeamWhat you getBespoke medalRefreshmentsChipped timing and TrackingPrizes - 1st 2nd &amp; 3rd Male &amp; Female, Handcrafted wooden trophy, designed &amp; hand-carved in Wales - totally unique to us 1st Male &amp; Female Vet over 50Best picture advertising Limitless Trails on Social Media during this event will win a free entry to our next event - Tag @limitlesstrails on InstagramFour refuel zones plus water stations - full support from our amazing staff  - first aid Full gallery of pictures Online resultsFree celebratory hot &amp; cold drinks along with delicious warm or cold food after the event for each participant.All dietary requirements will be tailored for. MANDATORY KITWaterproof Jacket and trousersRace vest/packBaselayer Top - Must be either synthetic or merino wool, we suggest spare socksCapacity to carry 2 litre of fluidEmergency Food for the durationMap or gpx file downloadedFully Charged Mobile Phone + back upHat &amp; glovesAppropriate footwear (trail shoes)First aid kit - essential items Foil blanketReusable CupHead torch &amp; whistle + spare batteriesAnti bacterial gel, mask &amp; gloves No participant will be allowed to participate without the full kit. A full kit check will be undertaken at registration and spontaneous checks will be carried out on the event. There will be NO changes to the mandatory kit lists due to weather - the mountains are unpredictable.Please note that we are a cup free event - please remember to bring your reusable cup

Beacons to the Blacks Ultra 50 & Marathon

To enter you must first Log In or Register your Details with SiEntries.We are very excited to be visiting Snowdonia for our third Snowdon Trail Running Challenge.Snowdon is one of the prime areas of the UK for the wonderful sport of Mountain Trail Running and we are really pleased to be able to add it to our series of events.Based at the Llwyn Bach Campsite in Llanberis, we have direct access onto the famous Llanberis Path and the foothills of Snowdon itself.The Llanberis Path takes you around Snowdon joining the Rangers Path, the views on this trail run are phenomenal, you’ll definitely have to stop and take a picture or two on route.Heading out of Llwyn Bach Campsite and onto the Llanberis Path you turn left following the path on a tough trail. There are a number of checkpoints (number will vary depending on your distance), fully stocked to keep you fuelled (Coke, water, electrolyte powder, crisps, sweets, chocolate, fruit, cakes, nuts)You’ll be heading around the summit taking in a 360 degree journey around this wonderful mountain.This is a tough course as you would expect with some series climbs and some technical sections all mixed in.You finish off coming back to the campsite, where you’ll be warmly greeted and receive your much deserved bespoke medal and refreshments, plus a much needed cup of tea.It’s certainly not an event to miss and is one of the toughest in our series with difficult, technical, rocky and slaty trails.NB – This is a Mountain trail run and should be treated as such. Kit lists will be carried out at registration on all runners and random kit list checks will be carried out during the event itself.* THIS IS A MOUNTAIN MARATHON AND SHOULD NOT BE ATTEMPTED IF YOU SUFFER FROM VERTIGOStart Times: Ultra Marathon (52k) - 07:30 Marathon - 08:30 Half Marathon - 09:30 12k - 10:30What you get: Trail Events bespoke medalTrail Events MorfChip timingLots of well stocked checkpointsFantastic medical coverRoute GPX filesWonderful SupportTrail Events ShopEllis Brigham Mountain Sports ShopPhysio’sGPS tracker hire available.Photographer (photos are free to download after the event).Friday night registration (as well as the normal Saturday registration).Camping is available (Friday, Saturday, Sunday), Toilets plus a fresh water tap. No electric hook-up.Caterers on site offering a large selection of food.Alongside the bar tent, selling alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.Canicross Friendly - Please make sure you dog is properly trained and fit. Harnesses must be worn at all times.

Snowdon - The Reverse

Welcome to the Snowdonia Trail Marathon 2020, a stunning Trail Marathon, Ultra Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k, starting and finishing in Wales&#x27;s outdoor capital, Llanberis. Entering the Snowdonia Trail Marathon 2020 is your ticket to compete in one of the UK&#x27;s most challenging trail races.The Snowdonia Trail Marathon is a challenge in every sense of the word. Ascending 1,685 metres over 26 miles of iconic and spectacular trails, this epic race will circumnavigate and eventually climb Wales&#x27; highest peak - Snowdon. The incredible route explores the trails, gorgeous panoramic views and tough climbs that make Snowdonia National Park such a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts. Visiting Rhyd Ddu, Beddgelert, Nant Gwynant, Pen y Pass and Snowdon, there surely can&#x27;t be a more striking trail marathon route in the UK!

Snowdonia Trail Marathon

The Cholmondeley event attracts over 1600 competitors to the beautiful countryside of Cheshire, offering the quintessential Castle Triathlon Series experience of competitive and fun racing, an epic castle backdrop and a stunning rural location. All races at the 200-year-old Cholmondeley Castle start by launching into an open-water swim in Deer Park Mere Lake, transitioning on to a bike route that circumnavigates Bickerton Hill, which is the southern most tip of the Peckforton Hlls. There will be one cycle lap for the Super Sprint and two laps for both the Sprint Plus and Olympic distances. The run passes through the estate grounds, which date back to the 12th Century, and has one lap for the Super Sprint and two laps for the Sprint Plus and Olympic races. Triathletes will finish their Cholmondeley race experience by sprinting down the main lawn to the finish line with Cholmondeley Castle as a fitting backdrop. The Cholmondeley Castle Triathlon takes place in the beautiful grounds of Cholmondeley Castle, where the Cholmondeley family have resided since the Norman era of the 12th Century. The estate features extensive parkland covering 500 acres including two lakes, the larger of which, Deer Park Mere, is the setting for the open-water swim section of the triathlon.To the south of Cholmondeley Castle, Tower Hill is the highest point of the run section, where athletes will be rewarded with panoramic views of the Beeston and Peckforton Hills, which they will have just covered on the undulating bike section, with the Welsh Hills looming in the distance.

Marathons in Wales