Black Mountains 50 & 32 m - 26 & 13 m
| Ultra 50 Mile | £100.00 | |
| 32 Mile | £85.00 | |
| Marathon | £70.00 | |
| Half Marathon | £55.00 |
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Starting at our HQ based at Perth y Pia Llanbedr near Crickhowell. The routes will take you straight into the heart of the Black Mountains of South Wales. All distances will encounter the high trails on the mountains before dropping down into valleys boasting stunning scenery , waterfalls, forest paths and ancient forests rich in history. Table Mountain being the first climb before heading up onto a beautiful ridge, some then run down to the forest bed, following the trail to reach the infamous Mc Manama's pass which takes you through a majestic valley to once again climb back to the ridge boasting outstanding views across both the Beacons & Blacks. Waun Fach will be your next climb leading to traverse the ridge, gliders and Red Kites fly together. Below is the Marathon route from here.The 50 miler carry on the ridge dropping off Lord Hereford's Knob before once again climbing to regain height and join the Offas Dyke path leading you to eventually dropping in on the Abbey at Llanthony. The Beacons Way path will then lead you to once again climb back up to be rewarded by spectacular views. The Sugar loaf in the distance is your final challenge, once again where you will be thrilled with some fast and technical trails. Conquering the last mountain you will head back across the valley to your final few miles before your last climb back towards the Table Mountain and your fast yet steep decent to victory.
Marathon route leaving the 50 route you will take a right turn towards the reservoir (keeping that on your right below) dropping down from the mountain you will head into the beautiful forest of Mynydd Du. Leaving the forest trails you will eventually cross the valley and continue back up towards the opposite ridge . You descend through a magnificent valley on perfect trails. Heading towards and to conquer that final climb to the Table Mountain. Your final fast yet steep down hill section will lead you to the finish.
The 32m Ultra Marathon
Route to follow
The Half distance will continue on the ridge before descending the pass down the pass and towards the Hermitage - following the valley trails back towards the forest before the final climb towards the Table Mountain. A fast and furious finish to the base of the hill will be light relief. A simple one to navigate. You will be followed by our experienced back runners.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL THE DISTANCES REQUIRE SELF NAVIGATION- SIGNS WILL ONLY BE USED AT DIFFICULT AREAS - GPX & MAP WILL BE REQUIRED - PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU ARE EXPERIENCED IN MOUNTAIN RUNNING & NAVIGATION BEFORE CONSIDERING THESE EVENTS - Tracking will be provided.
FACILITIES/WHAT YOU GET!
- Camping available from Ty Mawr Farm
- Refreshments
- Toilets
- Parking £5 - Parking tickets will go into a ballot - winning ticket will receive a free entry to our next event
- Full Medical Team
- FREE PHYSIO ULTRA ONLY
- Moon & Back coffee
- Drop bags zones
- Free photos
- Chip timing
- Trackers
- Maps
- Refreshments
- MEDAL
Prizes - 1st 2nd & 3rd Male & Female, Handcrafted Welsh slate trophy, designed in Wales - totally unique to us
1st Male & Female Vet over 50
Parking tickets will go into a ballot - winning ticket will receive a free entry to our next event
Review winner - free entry
Physiotherapy support
MANDATORY KIT
- Waterproof Jacket and trousers
- Race vest/pack
- Base layer Top
- Capacity to carry up to 2 litre of fluid - ULTRA only
- Emergency Food for the duration
- Map or gpx file downloaded
- Fully Charged Mobile Phone and power bank with cable - ultra only
- Hat & gloves
- Appropriate footwear (trail shoes)
- First aid kit - essential items
- Foil blanket
- Reusable Cup
- Head torch & whistle + spare batteries - ultra only
- Sunblock
No participant will be allowed to participate without the full kit. A full kit check will be undertaken at registration and spontaneous checks will be carried out on the event.
Please note that we are a cup free event - please remember to bring your reusable cup
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