Brecon Beacons Trail Running Challenge
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.
Sat 5 May 2018
1000
Competitor Limit
Gilestone Farm
Talybont-on-Usk, Brecon
LD3 7JE
Event Stats
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10K
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Half
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Marathon
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Ultra
Distance
11.5 KM
7.1 Miles
Elevation Gained
448 Meters
1470 Feet
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Entry Fee
£ 25
Difficulty: Moderate
Start Time: 10:30 am
Registration: 9:30 am
Briefing: 10:15 am
Cut Off Time: 5:00 pm
Distance
23.5 KM
14.6 Miles
Elevation Gained
1136 Meters
3727 Feet
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Entry Fee
£ 35
Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous
Start Time: 9:30 am
Registration: 8:30 am
Briefing: 9:15 am
Cut Off Time: 5:00 pm
Distance
41.7 KM
25.9 Miles
Elevation Gained
2414 Meters
7920 Feet
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Entry Fee
£ 45
Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous
Start Time: 8:30 am
Registration: 7:30 am
Briefing: 8:15 am
Cut Off Time: 5:00 pm
Distance
51.87 KM
32.2 Miles
Elevation Gained
2968 Meters
9738 Feet
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Entry Fee
£ 55
Difficulty: Strenuous
Start Time: 7:30 am
Registration: 6:30 am
Briefing: 7:15 am
Cut Off Time: 5:00 pm
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, please remember to take your dogs training as seriously as your own.
The Route
Specific route description coming soon!
Specific route description coming soon!
Specific route description coming soon!
Specific route description coming soon!
Checkpoint Info
There are a number of checkpoints along the route. Each checkpoint will give you a chance to refuel. Checkpoints will contain water, squash, jelly babies, jelly beans, nuts, biscuits, salt and vinegar and ready salted crisps. There are bananas at the finish area.
Checkpoint 1 - Visited by 10k, half (twice), full and Ultra distances. Distance 3.7K - next to Talybont Reservoir (Half marathon 2nd visit is at 14k).
Checkpoint 2 - Visited by Half, Full and Ultra - Distance 11.6k, at the top of Talybont Reservoir where the half marathon split.
Checkpoint 3 - Visited by the Marathon and Ultra - Distance 22.3k, at Storey Arms Car Park (Pen y Fan walk) - Toilets are available in this car park.
Checkpoint 4 - Visited by the Marathon and Ultra - Distance marathon 37k, ultra 33k - Road, Blaen-nant Farm (as you leave the Brecon's heading to the canal path).
Checkpoint 5 - Visited by the Ultra - 47k.
Kit List
- Fully charged mobile phone – pre set numbers of HQ and Race Directors (given on the day)
- Water/wind proof jacket
- Appropriate running attire and shoes
- Water bottle / carrier
- Foil blanket for Marathon and Ultra runners
Parking
Parking available at Gilestone Farm
Opening at 6am
Secure parking.
Next to the start/finish line and event Headquarters & Registration
Cost £5 - Paid on arrival at Gilestone Farm.
Address
Gilestone Farm
Talybont-on-Usk
Brecon
LD3 7JE
Number & Timing Chip
These are to be collected on the day 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.
Signage
We use a number of signs during our events. Arrow markers are on a white correx board with a black 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.
For some of our events we provide maps of the route at the start of the event. You must keep these maps on you at all times, as a back up to be referred to if needed.
What You Get
- Trail Events Co bespoke finishers medal
- Trail Events Co Technical T Shirt
- Trophies for first three male and female runners 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
Camping
Camping available at Gilestone Farm - Next to the start line.
Camping is available from Friday 4th May opening at midday.
Closing Sunday 6th May at midday.
Fresh Water tap and Portaloos 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 £5 per night
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