Black Mountains Trail Running Challenge
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.
Sat 21 Nov 2020
800
Competitor Limit
Newcourt Farm Campsite
Felindre, Three Cooks
Brecon
LD3 0SS
Event Stats
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12K
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Half
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Marathon
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Ultra
Distance
14.6 KM
9.1 Miles
Total Elevation
846 Meters
2776 Feet
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Entry Fee
£ 30
Difficulty: Moderate
Registration: 9:30 am
Briefing: 10:15 am
Start Time: 10:30 am
Cut Off Time: 5:30 pm
Distance
23 KM
14.3 Miles
Total Elevation
1083 Meters
3553 Feet
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Entry Fee
£ 42
Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous
Registration: 8:30 am
Briefing: 9:15 am
Start Time: 9:30 am
Cut Off Time: 5:30 pm
Distance
44.5 KM
27.7 Miles
Total Elevation
1960 Meters
6430 Feet
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Entry Fee
£ 55
Difficulty: Strenuous
Registration: 7:30 am
Briefing: 8:15 am
Start Time: 8:30 am
Cut Off Time: 5:30 pm
Distance
50.4 KM
31.3 Miles
Total Elevation
2140 Meters
7021 Feet
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Entry Fee
£ 62
Difficulty: Strenuous
Registration: 6:30 am
Briefing: 7:15 am
Start Time: 7:30 am
Cut Off Time: 5:30 pm
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.
The Route
12K route description coming soon!
Half Marathon route description coming soon!
Marathon route description coming soon!
Ultra Marathon route description coming soon!
Checkpoint Info
At our checkpoints you will find water, squash, coke, electrolytes, sweets, crisps, nuts, chocolate, bananas 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.
Kit List
12K 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
12K Advised Kit
- Reusable Cup
Half 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
Half Advised Kit
- Reusable Cup
Marathon 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
Marathon Advised Kit
- Reusable Cup
Ultra 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
Ultra Advised Kit
- Reusable Cup
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
Numbers and timing chip's are to be collected on the day of the event at registration.
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 also use striped tape, these are placed after any split to reassure you that you are on the correct trail. We also use them along long stretches where no turn off is required or directional arrows needed.
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.
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
- 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 (£10, or one free with your entry to the Dartmoor 50/100 event)
- GPS tracking units (available at £20 per day for hire)
Camping
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.
Trail Events Co Shop
The Trail Events Logo ‘established 2014’ Technical Tee – Comes in two colour options
£15.00
Combat Green | Blue
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The Trail Events Co logo hoodie ‘Established 2014’ Comes in four colour options
£28.00
Charcoal | Grape | Pepper Red | Bright Royal
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Trail Events Morf Snood – Comes in four colour options
£8.00
Midnight Camo | Arctic Camo | Bright Orange | Bright Pink
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