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 11 May 2019
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
£ 30
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
£ 42
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
£ 55
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
£ 62
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
Kit List
- Fully charged mobile phone – pre set numbers of HQ and Race Director (07729827952)
- Water/wind proof jacket (taped seems)
- Appropriate running attire and shoes
- Water bottle / carrier
- Foil blanket for Marathon and Ultra runners
Please check your runner information email for any updates on kit lists. Each distance is slightly different and in the case of Snowdon everybody needs a full kit list.
Extra items that could be on your kit lists
- Spare Food
- Spare Clothes
- Hat & Gloves
- Compass
- Whistle
- Head Torch
- Map (supplied on the day by us)
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
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.
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.
You can also download the 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
- Energy refreshments at the checkpoints and finish line
- Experienced medical cover – Medics (Mobile)
- Friendly, personal assistants, advice and support
- Fully Signed Course
- Chip Timing Also on offer:-
- Physiotherapists and ‘K’ Taping
- Technical Running T-shirt
- GPS tracking units
- Beer Tent
- Pizza marquee
- Camping spots available
Camping
Camping available at Gilestone Farm - Next to the start line.
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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