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. Canicross friendly.
Sat 2 May 2020
1200
Competitor Limit
Gilestone Farm
Talybont-on-Usk
Brecon
LD3 7JE
Event Stats
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12K
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Half
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Marathon
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Ultra
Distance
11.5 KM
7.1 Miles
Total Elevation
448 Meters
1470 Feet
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Entry Fee
£ 30
Difficulty: Moderate
Registration: 9:30 am
Briefing: 10:15 am
Start Time: 10:30 am
Cut Off Time: 5:30 pm
Distance
23.5 KM
14.6 Miles
Total Elevation
1136 Meters
3727 Feet
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Entry Fee
£ 42
Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous
Registration: 8:30 am
Briefing: 9:15 am
Start Time: 9:30 am
Cut Off Time: 5:30 pm
Distance
41.7 KM
25.9 Miles
Total Elevation
2414 Meters
7920 Feet
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Entry Fee
£ 55
Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous
Registration: 7:30 am
Briefing: 8:15 am
Start Time: 8:30 am
Cut Off Time: 5:30 pm
Distance
51.87 KM
32.2 Miles
Total Elevation
2968 Meters
9738 Feet
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Entry Fee
£ 62
Difficulty: Strenuous
Registration: 6:30 am
Briefing: 7:15 am
Start Time: 7:30 am
Cut Off Time: 5:30 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.
The Route
12K route description coming soon!
Half Marathon route description coming soon!
Please note the Ultra and Marathon checkpoint cut off times:
Checkpoint 3 22k- 13:00
Checkpoint 4 Ultra 33k - 15:00
Checkpoint 4 Marathon/Checkpoint 5 Ultra 47k - 17:00
Please note the Ultra and Marathon checkpoint cut off times:
Checkpoint 3 22k- 13:00
Checkpoint 4 Ultra 33k - 15:00
Checkpoint 4 Marathon/Checkpoint 5 Ultra 47k - 17:00
Checkpoint Info
At our checkpoints you will find water, squash, coke, electrolytes, sweets, crisps, nuts, chocolate, bananas 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.
Kit List
12K Mandatory Kit
- Fully Charged Mobile Phone
- Race Directors Contact Number (supplied on the day)
- 500ml Water Carrier - Full From The Start
12K Advised Kit
- Reusable Cup
- Waterproof Jacket (Taped Seams)
- Map - To Be Printed From Our Website
Half Mandatory Kit
- Fully Charged Mobile Phone
- Race Directors Contact Number (supplied on the day)
- 500ml Water Carrier - Full From The Start
- Waterproof Jacket (Taped Seams)
- Foil Blanket
Half Advised Kit
- Reusable Cup
- Compass
- Whistle
- Map - To Be Printed From Our Website
- Emergency Food
- Hat
- Gloves
- First Aid Kit
Marathon Mandatory Kit
- Fully Charged Mobile Phone
- Race Directors Contact Number (supplied on the day)
- 500ml Water Carrier - Full From The Start
- Waterproof Jacket (Taped Seams)
- Waterproof Trousers (Taped Seams)
- Map - To Be Printed From Our Website
- Compass
- Foil Blanket
- Whistle
- Head Torch
- Emergency Food
- Hat
- Gloves
- Base Layer
- First Aid Kit
Marathon Advised Kit
- Reusable Cup
Ultra Mandatory Kit
- Fully Charged Mobile Phone
- Race Directors Contact Number (supplied on the day)
- 500ml Water Carrier - Full From The Start
- Waterproof Jacket (Taped Seams)
- Waterproof Trousers (Taped Seams)
- Map - To Be Printed From Our Website
- Compass
- Foil Blanket
- Whistle
- Head Torch
- Emergency Food
- Hat
- Gloves
- Base Layer
- First Aid Kit
Ultra Advised Kit
- Reusable Cup
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
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.
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.
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
- Free Professional Race Photos
- Trail Events Co Snood
- Also on offer:
- Technical Running T-shirt (£10)
- GPS tracking units (available at £20 per day for hire)
Camping
Camping available at Gilestone Farm - Next to the start line.
Please note this is a basic campsite.
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 £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.
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