Sat 29 May 2021
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.
11K | Half | Marathon | Ultra
Location
Gilestone Farm Talybont-on-Usk Brecon LD3 7JECompetitor Limit
1300
Distance
11 KM
6.8 Miles
Total Elevation
448 Meters
1470 Feet
Entry Fee
£30
Registration
9:30 am
Briefing
10:15 am
Start Time
10:30 am
Cut Off Time
Sat 29th - 5:00 pm
Distance
25 KM
15.5 Miles
Total Elevation
1136 Meters
3727 Feet
Entry Fee
£42
Registration
8:30 am
Briefing
9:15 am
Start Time
9:30 am
Cut Off Time
Sat 29th - 5:00 pm
Distance
43 KM
26.7 Miles
Total Elevation
2414 Meters
7920 Feet
Entry Fee
£55
Registration
7:30 am
Briefing
8:15 am
Start Time
8:30 am
Cut Off Time
Sat 29th - 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.
3.7KM
From Start Line
7.8KM
To Next Checkpoint
7.8KM
To Finish Line
51.87455 -3.29815
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.
3.7KM
From Start Line
7.9KM
To Next Checkpoint
17.1KM
To Finish Line
51.87455 -3.29815
Google Maps Maps.Me11.6KM
From Start Line
9.7KM
To Next Checkpoint
13.4KM
To Finish Line
51.84757 -3.37331
Google Maps Maps.Me21.3KM
From Start Line
4.7KM
To Next Checkpoint
4.7KM
To Finish Line
51.87455 -3.29815
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.
3.7KM
From Start Line
7.9KM
To Next Checkpoint
38.3KM
To Finish Line
51.87455 -3.29815
Google Maps Maps.Me11.6KM
From Start Line
10.7KM
To Next Checkpoint
30.4KM
To Finish Line
51.84757 -3.37331
Google Maps Maps.Me22.3KM
From Start Line
15KM
To Next Checkpoint
19.7KM
To Finish Line
51.868 -3.47164
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.
3.7KM
From Start Line
7.9KM
To Next Checkpoint
48.3KM
To Finish Line
51.87455 -3.29815
Google Maps Maps.Me11.6KM
From Start Line
10.7KM
To Next Checkpoint
40.4KM
To Finish Line
51.84757 -3.37331
Google Maps Maps.Me22.3KM
From Start Line
10.7KM
To Next Checkpoint
29.7KM
To Finish Line
51.868 -3.47164
Google Maps Maps.Me33KM
From Start Line
14.5KM
To Next Checkpoint
19KM
To Finish Line
51.91258 -3.42039
Google Maps Maps.MeThe 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.
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Parking
Parking available at Gilestone Farm
Opening at 6am
Secure parking.
Next to the start/finish line and event Headquarters & Registration
Cost £5 CASH- Paid on arrival at Gilestone Farm.
Address
Gilestone Farm
Talybont-on-Usk
Brecon
LD3 7JE
Number & Timing Chip
For our events, 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 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 Gilestone Farm - Next to the start line.
Please note this is a basic campsite.
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 plus £5 for your vehicle.
Glamping now available at Gilestone Farm too!
Gilestone Farm the home of the Brecon Beacons event, will now have glamping and luxury lodges on offer for our event on Saturday 2th May 2019, please check out the link below to see what is on offer at Gilestone Farm.
Gilestone Glamping.
What You Get