The 2020 event has sadly been postponed until 2021. All runners who are entered into this event have been emailed.
Event Date TBA
Black Mountains 2020
Set at the home of the Duke of Edinburgh Awards Scheme, we are in the perfect place for trail running and our challenge will not let you down. Offering distances from 14K to the 50K Ultra Marathon there is a distance for everyone.
12K | Half | Marathon | Ultra
Location
Newcourt Farm Campsite Felindre, Three Cooks Brecon LD3 0SSCompetitor Limit
800
Event Rearranged
Distance
14.6 KM
9.1 Miles
Total Elevation
846 Meters
2776 Feet
Entry Fee
£30
Elevation Chart
(Click Me!)
Registration
9:30 am
Briefing
10:15 am
Start Time
10:30 am
Cut Off Time
Sat 21st - 5:00 pm
Distance
23 KM
14.3 Miles
Total Elevation
1083 Meters
3553 Feet
Entry Fee
£42
Elevation Chart
(Click Me!)
Registration
8:30 am
Briefing
9:15 am
Start Time
9:30 am
Cut Off Time
Sat 21st - 5:00 pm
Distance
44.5 KM
27.7 Miles
Total Elevation
1960 Meters
6430 Feet
Entry Fee
£55
Elevation Chart
(Click Me!)
Registration
7:30 am
Briefing
8:15 am
Start Time
8:30 am
Cut Off Time
Sat 21st - 5:00 pm
Distance
50.4 KM
31.3 Miles
Total Elevation
2140 Meters
7021 Feet
Entry Fee
£62
Elevation Chart
(Click Me!)
Registration
6:30 am
Briefing
7:15 am
Start Time
7:30 am
Cut Off Time
Sat 21st - 5:00 pm
At our checkpoints you will find water, squash, coke, electrolytes, sweets, crisps, nuts, chocolate, bananas, cake, new potatoes and other carby bits on the marathon and ultra checkpoints . We are trying to reduce the use of plastic so we ask runners to bring reusable cups for coke and squash. There will not be any checkpoints during runs on our training weekends.
4KM
From Start Line
7.5KM
To Next Checkpoint
10.5KM
To Finish Line
51° 52' 59" N 3° 6' 19" W
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From Start Line
3KM
To Next Checkpoint
3KM
To Finish Line
51° 54' 10" N 3° 6' 8" W
Google Maps Maps.MeAt our checkpoints you will find water, squash, coke, electrolytes, sweets, crisps, nuts, chocolate, bananas, cake, new potatoes and other carby bits on the marathon and ultra checkpoints . We are trying to reduce the use of plastic so we ask runners to bring reusable cups for coke and squash. There will not be any checkpoints during runs on our training weekends.
15KM
From Start Line
5KM
To Next Checkpoint
8KM
To Finish Line
51° 56' 0" N 3° 8' 17" W
Google Maps Maps.Me20KM
From Start Line
3KM
To Next Checkpoint
3KM
To Finish Line
51° 53' 56" N 3° 6' 51" W
Google Maps Maps.MeAt our checkpoints you will find water, squash, coke, electrolytes, sweets, crisps, nuts, chocolate, bananas, cake, new potatoes and other carby bits on the marathon and ultra checkpoints . We are trying to reduce the use of plastic so we ask runners to bring reusable cups for coke and squash. There will not be any checkpoints during runs on our training weekends.
15KM
From Start Line
15KM
To Next Checkpoint
30KM
To Finish Line
51° 56' 0" N 3° 8' 17" W
Google Maps Maps.Me30KM
From Start Line
4KM
To Next Checkpoint
15KM
To Finish Line
51° 56' 58" N 3° 5' 20" W
Google Maps Maps.Me34KM
From Start Line
6KM
To Next Checkpoint
11KM
To Finish Line
51° 55' 12" N 3° 4' 5" W
Google Maps Maps.Me40KM
From Start Line
5KM
To Next Checkpoint
5KM
To Finish Line
51° 54' 10" N 3° 6' 8" W
Google Maps Maps.MeAt our checkpoints you will find water, squash, coke, electrolytes, sweets, crisps, nuts, chocolate, bananas, cake, new potatoes and other carby bits on the marathon and ultra checkpoints . We are trying to reduce the use of plastic so we ask runners to bring reusable cups for coke and squash. There will not be any checkpoints during runs on our training weekends.
15KM
From Start Line
15KM
To Next Checkpoint
35KM
To Finish Line
51° 56' 0" N 3° 8' 17" W
Google Maps Maps.Me30KM
From Start Line
9KM
To Next Checkpoint
20KM
To Finish Line
51° 56' 58" N 3° 5' 20" W
Google Maps Maps.Me39KM
From Start Line
7KM
To Next Checkpoint
11KM
To Finish Line
51° 53' 55" N 3° 2' 57" W
Google Maps Maps.Me46KM
From Start Line
4KM
To Next Checkpoint
4KM
To Finish Line
51° 52' 59" N 3° 6' 19" W
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Mandatory Kit
- Fully Charged Mobile Phone
- Race Directors Contact Number (supplied on the day)
- 500ml Water Carrier - Full From The Start
- Waterproof Jacket (Taped Seams)
- Waterproof Trousers (Taped Seams)
- Map - To Be Printed From Our Website
- Compass
- Foil Blanket
- Whistle
- Head Torch
- Emergency Food
- Hat
- Gloves
- Base Layer
- First Aid Kit
Advised Kit
- Reusable Cup
Half Kit List
Mandatory Kit
- Fully Charged Mobile Phone
- Race Directors Contact Number (supplied on the day)
- 500ml Water Carrier - Full From The Start
- Waterproof Jacket (Taped Seams)
- Waterproof Trousers (Taped Seams)
- Map - To Be Printed From Our Website
- Compass
- Foil Blanket
- Whistle
- Head Torch
- Emergency Food
- Hat
- Gloves
- Base Layer
- First Aid Kit
Advised Kit
- Reusable Cup
Marathon Kit List
Mandatory Kit
- Fully Charged Mobile Phone
- Race Directors Contact Number (supplied on the day)
- 500ml Water Carrier - Full From The Start
- Waterproof Jacket (Taped Seams)
- Waterproof Trousers (Taped Seams)
- Map - To Be Printed From Our Website
- Compass
- Foil Blanket
- Whistle
- Head Torch
- Emergency Food
- Hat
- Gloves
- Base Layer
- First Aid Kit
Advised Kit
- Reusable Cup
Ultra Kit List
Mandatory Kit
- Fully Charged Mobile Phone
- Race Directors Contact Number (supplied on the day)
- 500ml Water Carrier - Full From The Start
- Waterproof Jacket (Taped Seams)
- Waterproof Trousers (Taped Seams)
- Map - To Be Printed From Our Website
- Compass
- Foil Blanket
- Whistle
- Head Torch
- Emergency Food
- Hat
- Gloves
- Base Layer
- First Aid Kit
Advised Kit
- Reusable Cup
Set at the home of the Duke of Edinburgh Awards Scheme, we are in the perfect place for trail running and our challenge will not let you down. Offering distances from 14K to the 50K Ultra Marathon there is a distance for everyone.
This is going to be one of our hardest and most scenic trail running challenge in Wales, depending on your distance you will be running high in the Black Mountains with breathtaking views all around.
If you are going to run a trail race this year then the Black Mountains Trail Running Challenge has to be the event to choose. This is the first year of this event, so enter now and join us from the beginning of our adventures here in the Black Mountains.
Canicross friendly.
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Additional Info
Parking
Parking is available in the HQ field at Newcourt Farm Campsite
Sign posts and flags will also be out on show to guide you into Newcourt Farm campsite
There is ample parking on site.
Cost for parking – £5 per vehicle all day parking. CASH ONLY
Number & Timing Chip
For our events, numbers and timing chips are sent to runners in the post approximately 1 week before the event. Please ensure your address is up to date on the system you used to register, at least 2 weeks. If you enter the event at the last minute, you will be able to collect your bib and timing chip on the day.
Please make a note of your registration time for the distance you selected and make sure you arrive giving yourself enough time to register.
Please also make a note of your briefing time and ensure you attend the briefing.
Both the number and the timing chip have to be worn at all times during the event.
You also have the chance to rent GPS tracking units, which enable your friends and family to track you all the way around the course.
Signage
We use a number of signs during our events. Arrow markers are on a hi-viz reflective red with white arrow to mark the direction to be taken.
We advise runners to bring a map of the route with them on event day in case of emergencies. You can download the map and print it and you can download GPX files to your device.
Regarding training weekends, no signage will be provided, as all runs will be guided.
Camping Info
Camping available at the Black Mountains event - Near the start line.
Fresh Water tap and loos onsite.
No Electrical hookups available.
No disposable barbecues or fire pits allowed.
To reserve a camping spot please write to [email protected] with your arrival time & tent size/camper van information included.
Cost £7 per person per night, parking for event day an additional £5. Cash only.
What You Get
- Trail Events Co large bespoke finishers medal
- Trophies for first three male and female runners in each distance, plus a trophy for the first male and female over 50 in each distance (For the Backyard Ultra, only the winner gets a trophy)
- Energy refreshments at the checkpoints and finish line
- Experienced medical cover – Medics (Mobile)
- Friendly, personal assistants, advice and support
- Fully Signed Course
- Chip Timing
- Free Professional Race Photos
- Trail Events Co Snood
- Also on offer:
- Technical Running T-shirt (£15)
- For the Backyard Ultra, you can purchase a limited edition T-shirt (£15) and a limited edition hoody (£30)
- GPS tracking units (available at £20 per day for hire)
