Sat 6 May 2023
Ultra | Marathon | Half | 11K
Location
Talybont-on-Usk Brecon LD3 7JECompetitor Limit
1400
Distance
52 KM
32.3 Miles
Total Elevation
Elevation stats coming soon!
Entry Fee
£68
Elevation Chart
Elevation chart coming soon!
Registration
6:30 am
Briefing
7:15 am
Start Time
7:30 am
Cut Off Time
Sat 6th - 7:00 pm
Distance
43 KM
26.7 Miles
Total Elevation
Elevation stats coming soon!
Entry Fee
£58
Elevation Chart
Elevation chart coming soon!
Registration
7:30 am
Briefing
8:15 am
Start Time
8:30 am
Cut Off Time
Sat 6th - 7:00 pm
Distance
25 KM
15.5 Miles
Total Elevation
888 Meters
2913 Feet
Entry Fee
£45
Registration
8:30 am
Briefing
9:15 am
Start Time
9:30 am
Cut Off Time
Sat 6th - 7:00 pm
3.7KM
From Start Line
7.9KM
To Next Checkpoint
48.3KM
To Finish Line
51.874550, -3.298150
What Three Words:
strut.stylists.handover Google Maps11.6KM
From Start Line
10.7KM
To Next Checkpoint
40.4KM
To Finish Line
51.847570, -3.373310
What Three Words:
badminton.promotes.life Google Maps22.3KM
From Start Line
10.7KM
To Next Checkpoint
29.7KM
To Finish Line
51.872369, -3.479900
What Three Words:
round.hothouse.icebergs Google Maps33KM
From Start Line
14.5KM
To Next Checkpoint
19KM
To Finish Line
51.912580, -3.420390
What Three Words:
rising.sample.sideburns Google Maps47.5KM
From Start Line
5KM
To Next Checkpoint
5KM
To Finish Line
51.911130, -3.338150
What Three Words:
defensive.caskets.output Google MapsAt our checkpoints you will find items such as:-
Water,
Squash,
Coke,
Electrolytes,
Sweets,
Crisps,
Nuts,
Chocolate,
Bananas,
Melon
Cake,
New Potatoes
Along with 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 drinks.
3.7KM
From Start Line
7.9KM
To Next Checkpoint
38.3KM
To Finish Line
51.874550, -3.298150
What Three Words:
strut.stylists.handover Google Maps11.6KM
From Start Line
10.7KM
To Next Checkpoint
30.4KM
To Finish Line
51.847570, -3.373310
What Three Words:
badminton.promotes.life Google Maps22.3KM
From Start Line
15KM
To Next Checkpoint
19.7KM
To Finish Line
51.872369, -3.479900
What Three Words:
round.hothouse.icebergs Google Maps37.3KM
From Start Line
5KM
To Next Checkpoint
5KM
To Finish Line
51.911130, -3.338150
What Three Words:
defensive.caskets.output Google MapsAt our checkpoints you will find items such as:-
Water,
Squash,
Coke,
Electrolytes,
Sweets,
Crisps,
Nuts,
Chocolate,
Bananas,
Melon
Cake,
New Potatoes
Along with 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 drinks.
3.7KM
From Start Line
7.9KM
To Next Checkpoint
17.1KM
To Finish Line
51.874550, -3.298150
What Three Words:
strut.stylists.handover Google Maps11.6KM
From Start Line
9.7KM
To Next Checkpoint
13.4KM
To Finish Line
51.847570, -3.373310
What Three Words:
badminton.promotes.life Google Maps21.3KM
From Start Line
4.7KM
To Next Checkpoint
4.7KM
To Finish Line
51.911130, -3.338150
What Three Words:
defensive.caskets.output Google MapsAt our checkpoints you will find items such as:-
Water,
Squash,
Coke,
Electrolytes,
Sweets,
Crisps,
Nuts,
Chocolate,
Bananas,
Melon
Cake,
New Potatoes
Along with 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 drinks.
This distance has no checkpoints.
At our checkpoints you will find items such as:-
Water,
Squash,
Coke,
Electrolytes,
Sweets,
Crisps,
Nuts,
Chocolate,
Bananas,
Melon
Cake,
New Potatoes
Along with 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 drinks.
The Brecon Beacons Trail Running Challenge is now entering its 9th year in Talyboont-on Usk and is one of the most popular events on the trail running calendar in Wales.
The Brecon Beacons is one of four ranges of mountains and hills that make up the Brecon Beacons National Park.
Depending on the distance the routes will take you up the Taff Trail which follows along the picturesque Talybont reservoir and forestry as well as taking in Pen y Fan, the highest peak in South Wales and Cribyn to name but a few.
Did we mention the views?
We offer four distances at this event. The Ultra Marathon, Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k.
Canicross friendly – 11k and half marathon distances ONLY (please ensure your dog has trained properly for the event).
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Additional Info
Parking
Parking available
Opening at 6am
Secure parking.
Next to the start/finish line and event Headquarters & Registration
Cost £5 CASH- Paid on arrival
Address
Talybont-on-Usk
Brecon
LD3 7JE
Number & Timing Chip
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.
Bibs and timing chips are collected on the day, during the registration period. Both the number and the timing chip have to be worn at all times during the event.
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.
Self Navigation runs (Dartmoor 100, Dartmoor 50), no signage will be used. Way marks on the national pathways will show the way, along with your gps units.
Camping Info
Camping available at Gilestone Farm - Next to the start line.
Open for check-in from 4pm-8pm each evening, Friday and Saturday on the weekend of the event.
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 book a camping spot please 'add' camping to your basket when checking out when entering an event.
Camping will be found in the 'merchandise' section on RaceNation.
Cost £7 per person per night plus £5 for your vehicle.
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