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Blacks to the Beacons 2023

Blacks to the Beacons 2023, informations about this event in Crickhowell

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Blacks to the Beacons 2023
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Information about Blacks to the Beacons 2023

Running race name: Blacks to the Beacons 2023
Date and Time: Sat 29/04/2023
City: Crickhowell
Address: Perth Y Pia
c/o:
Country: United Kingdom
Latitude and longitude: 51.879629 -3.119866
About the event:
Limitless Trails are very excited to be offering our this unique Ultra-Marathon 50 mile / 80 km and Marathon 26 mile / 42km- starting on the Beautiful Black Mountains and finishing deep in the heart of the Brecon Beacons National park.

The Half Marathon & 12k will start and finish in the village of Llangynidr

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

tarting at Perth y Pia Llanbedr 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 Mararthon will split here while the Ultra will continue towards the summit of Pen y Fan the highest point in south Wales.

ULTRA 50 HEIGHT GAIN = 10442FT

MARATHON HEIGHT GAIN = 5869FT

HALF MARATHON GAIN = 2503.28 FT

12K GAIN = 968.83FT

Start address: Perth Y Pia, Llanbedr, Crickhowell, UK

Finish address: Llangynidr New Village Hall, Llangynidr, Crickhowell NP8 1LS, UK
Other notes:
Virtual Race? No
Trail? Yes
Cross country event? No
Multi-stage event? No
Initiatives for children and families: No information
How to apply and entry fee:
Award Description:
Dressing rooms:
Aid stations:
Official website: click here
E-mail:
Flier: Not available

Blacks to the Beacons 2023 course

Length Race type Terrain type Course map
Race 1 80.45 km
(= 50 mi)
Ultramarathon Mostly asphalt Not available
Race 2 42.195 km
(= 26.224 mi)
Marathon Mostly asphalt Not available
Race 3 21.0975 km
(= 13.112 mi)
Half marathon Mostly asphalt Not available
Race 4 12.0675 km
(= 7.5 mi)
Non-competitive race Mostly asphalt Not available

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