Our day of trail running will be held in the beautiful national park of South Wales - the Brecon Beacons. The weekend will be full of trail running, sports therapy, camping, and much more including  freshly brewed coffee from our very own Emma - Moon & Back coffee.  The vibrant village of Llangynidr means that you will have everything close enough on hand to ditch the car for the whole bank holiday. Bring the kids, wellies and dogs and let them explore the local trails and hidden gems. Canicross very welcome ;)

To view the weekends time table of events please visit us at www.limitlesstrails.co.uk if you have any further questions please email ellen@limitlesstrails.co.uk who will happily help or advise.

For further information on the area including accommodation you may find this helpful talybontonusk.com 

 

Limitless Trails are very excited to be offering an Ultra marathon 50 mile / 80 km, 32 mile /50k, Marathon 42k/26 mile   starting on the Beautiful Black Mountains and finishing deep in the heart of the Brecon Beacons National park.

 

Too much for you at the moment? Why not start with our Half Marathon . Lower Trails for the  HALF . The start and finish for this distance at the HQ - Llangynidr Hall, a GPX file will be available on the website. The Half Marathon will have one CP on route. SELF NAVIGATION - TRACKED 

This long distance challenge is one that will fulfil the elite and seasoned runner besides also offering amazing support for the less experienced trail runner who may be looking to step up a gear and attempt a greater challenge with the knowledge that they will be receiving incredible support and checkpoints throughout the duration of the run. Support crews and supporters will be most welcome during the event.

Start Venue: Perth y Pia  Llanbedr, Crickhowell, NP8 1SY
Finish Venue: Cwmcrawnon Road, Llangynidr, Crickhowell NP8 1LS for the 50 & 26 mile events 

Participants will be transported to the start from the finish. The Marathon and the Ultra will BOTH be starting at Perth y Pia at approx 7.30am 
Registration will be at Llangynidr hall on Friday Night from 4pm - 8pm and Saturday Morning tbc in the event email 

What you can expect from this event 

Friday evening the Team will welcome you to Race HQ at Llangynidr – camping locally  and parking will be available for those not camping. Registration and kit check will be available for an easier pre-race morning. For those unable to attend Friday please do not worry as there will also be registration available from 6am-7am Saturday morning. Transport to the start will be arranged. 

This Trail Challenge is a self- navigation experience however we will be supporting certain areas that may lead to some confusion with flags and signs. Our pledge not to use tape stands. Participants will be tracked by our team throughout the entire race. Family and friends will be able to monitor and support each and every one of you. A GPX file and a map will be provided.

Each competitor will pass a stringent kit check during registration and at the main CP Zone on route. Mountain Rules set by the Local Mountain Rescue Team must be obeyed.

There will be incredible support on your challenge, first class Medical team and mountain medics on the route. Our aim is to ensure that your experience will inject confidence with the knowledge that  the Limitless Trail Team will do everything to make this challenge an amazing achievement and experience, whether it’s your first attempt at a 50/26 miler or not, hopefully it will inspire you to achieve and fulfil future goals and aspirations that you may have to push that bit further.

On route we will be supporting you with  Check Points and water stations,  but to go that step further we will be providing hot food where possible. Medical advice given to any runner not to continue must be followed, if not then the organisers do not accept any responsibility if the participant  continues. They do so at their own risk. We will have a team of physiotherapists on site to offer any light relief.

Support crews, friends and families are more than welcome to attend  the Eat Zone however we do ask that runners take precedent over all. Please keep noise down to a minimum due to this being a small residential area and be considerate when parking. More details will follow shortly.

During the event you will also be supported by a full mobile medical unit, support runners will be on the course at various locations if needed for vital support – both experienced within this Mountain Range.

 

Cut Off Times

24 HRS HOWEVER JUDGEMENT WILL BE MADE IN EXTREME CONDITIONS 

• 50 miles 
• 32 miles 
• 26 miles 
• Half marathon = no cut off    STARTS AND FINISHES AT LLANGYNIDR 

• The 50 mile event will take in both highest peaks in both the Black Mountains and the Brecon Beacons
• The 26 & 32 mile events will take in the highest peak in the Black Mountains

• 90% self-navigation with 90% trail 10% road (lanes) - Ability to read a compass is mandatory.
• Any runner who assists an injured participant / or similar will gain a time reward.
• Hot & Cold Food and drinks will be available at HQ at the finish
• Besides all this incredible support you will also be rewarded with our bespoke Medal, free photos, results and chip timing/tracker. Winning bespoke trophies and a few surprises thrown in.
• Moon & Back Coffee will be at HQ throughout the event serving speciality drinks and cakes for family & friends . Fresh hot food will be available at the finish for purchase/ supporters 

• Brief route outline
• Starting at Perth y PiaLlanbedr the route takes you straight up to the Black Mountain ridge-  to scale the summit of Waun Fach the highest point in the Black Mountains. Leaving this behind you then follow the ridge to descend the Dragons Back taking in some spectacular views before heading down to your first Checkpoint at the base. Refuelled and energised you once again climb to the opposite Mynydd Troed. Following the ridge over Mynydd Llangorse you join parts of the Beacons Way and cross over to the Brecon Beacons National Park. The Marathon will split here while the Ultra will continue towards the summit of Pen y Fan the highest point in south Wales.
  Both route maps are on the website 

 

• ULTRA 50 HEIGHT GAIN = 10442FT
• ULTRA 32 HEIGHT GAIN = 8000FT
• MARATHON HEIGHT GAIN = 5869FT
• HALF MARATHON GAIN = 2503.28 FT

Facilities

• Camping
• Refreshments
• Sports Therapy
• Moon & Back coffee
• Toilets
• Full Medical Team

• What you get 
• Bespoke medal,  - refreshments
• Chipped timing all distances and Tracking 50 & 26 mile only 
• Prizes - 1st 2nd & 3rd Male & Female, Handcrafted 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
• four refuel zones plus water stations - full support from our amazing staff  - first aid 
• Full gallery of pictures 
• Online results
• All dietary requirements will be tailored for.
• Discount codes 

 

MANDATORY KIT

• Waterproof Jacket and trousers
• Race vest/pack
• Base layer Top - Must be either synthetic or merino wool, we suggest spare socks
• Capacity to carry 1/2 litre of fluid
• Emergency Food for the duration
• Map or gpx file downloaded
• Fully Charged Mobile Phone with charger & cable - ULTRA ONLY 
• Hat & gloves
• Appropriate footwear (trail shoes)
• First aid kit - essential items 
• Foil blanket
• Reusable Cup
• Head torch  + spare batteries - ULTRA ONLY 
• Whistle 

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. There will be NO changes to the mandatory kit lists due to weather - the mountains are unpredictable.

Please note that we are a cup free event - please remember to bring your reusable cup

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View the Event Cancellation / Refund Policy.

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