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 the village hall of 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
1200
Competitor Limit
Henderson Hall
Talybont-on-Usk, Brecon
LD3 7YQ
Event Stats
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10K
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Half
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Marathon
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Ultra
Distance
9.97 KM
6.2 Miles
Elevation Gained
418 Meters
1371 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
1093 Meters
3586 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
25.91 Miles
Elevation Gained
2843 Meters
9327 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
32.23 Miles
Elevation Gained
3538 Meters
11608 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 the village hall of 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 split time and 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.
Supplements from Torq Fitness in the form of powders & gels will also be on offer at all checkpoints.
Checkpoint 1 - Visited by 10k, half (twice), full and Ultra distances. Distance 3.5K - next to Talybont Reservoir (Half marathon 2nd visit is at 14k).
Checkpoint 2 - Visited by Half, Full and Ultra - Distance 11k, at the top of Talybont Reservoir where the half marathon split.
Checkpoint 3 - Visited by the Marathon and Ultra - Distance 22k, 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 35k, ultra 45k - Road, Blaen-nant Farm (as you leave the Brecon's heading to the canal path).
Checkpoint 5 - Info coming soon.
Advisory Kit List
- Fully charged mobile phone – pre set numbers of HQ and Race Directors
- Water/wind proof jacket
- Appropriate running attire and shoes
- Water bottle / carrier
- Foil blanket for distances up to and above Half Marathon
- GPS unit
- Compass
- Spare money
- Sunscreen
Parking
Parking available at Talybont Farm Campsite
Opening at 6am
Secure parking.
Use of showers and toilets.
2 Minute walk to start line.
Cost £5 - Paid on arrival at Talybont Campsite.
Address
The Farmhouse
Mill Lane
Talybont-on-Usk
LD3 7YJ
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 finishers medal
- Trail Events Co T Shirt
- Trophies for first three (Male and Female)
- 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
Talybont Farm
Brecon, LD3 7YJ
01874 676674
3 minute walk from the event
Pencelli Castle Farm
Brecon, LD3 7LX
01874 665451
2.4 miles from the event
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