Beast of Llangattock Trail Running Challenge
Sat 10 Aug 2024

Beast of Llangattock Trail Running Challenge

Spectacular trail running event featuring the Brecon and Monmouthshire Canal, the Llangattock Escarpment, Black Mountains, Sugar Loaf and Brecon Beacons with full support, top reviews and epic medals!

4 races

  • Sat 10 Aug
  • #1 of 4
Llangattock, Crickhowell

10K

11:00

£30

Age 15 & over

  • Sat 10 Aug
  • #2 of 4
Llangattock, Crickhowell

10 Mile

10:00

£42

Age 16 & over

  • Sat 10 Aug
  • #3 of 4
Llangattock, Crickhowell

20 Mile

09:00

£53

Age 17 & over

  • Sat 10 Aug
  • #4 of 4
Llangattock, Crickhowell

Ultra 32 Mile

07:00

£75

Age 18 & over

Overview

This long-distance challenge is one that will fulfill the elite and seasoned runner whilst also offering amazing support for the less experienced trail runner. 

With well-stocked checkpoints and an amazing support team, you will be safe in the knowledge that you’ll be well looked after throughout the event all the way to the finish.

The 10-mile loop is repeated for the 20 and 30-mile events and features a truly stunning section of the canal path, a climb to the top of the Llangattock Escarpment with breathtaking views, mountain panoramas, extensive views over the Brecon Beacons National Park, open moorland and beautiful valleys - plus you'll be running above the cave system.

There's so much variety to keep you interested!

Highlights

  • Fully-supported longer-distance trail run
  • Featuring the Brecon and Monmouthshire Canal and ancient walkways
  • Out-of-this-world views from the Llangattock Escarpment!
  • Panoramas over the Black Mountains, Sugar Loaf and Brecon Beacons
  • Spend time in the mountains this summer
  • Amazing support team to help you to the finish line
  • Well-stocked checkpoints, GPS trackers, physios and more
  • Awesome medal plus tons of other perks

  • All fitness levels
  • Average fitness
  • Dogs allowed
  • Event village
  • Newcomers
  • Spectators
  • Traders at event

Who is it for?

New trail runners are encouraged to join this fantastic, supportive community event as well as offering a challenging course for the seasoned trail runners. Whether you sprint or dance round this course, you are guaranteed to have a phenomenal day! 

Support crews

During the event you will be supported by a fully mobile medical unit; support runners will be on the course at various locations if needed and all are well-experienced within these mountain ranges.

Physio support is £10 per session.

Kit check

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.

Timetable

Exact times to be confirmed.

  • 16:00-20:00 Friday evening | Registration will be open
  • 07:30 Saturday morning | Registration will be open
  • 09:00 | 20 and 32 mile events begin
  • 10:00 | 10 mile event begins
  • 11:00 | 10K event begins

Mandatory kit

  • Waterproof jacket
  • Waterproof trousers
  • Race vest/pack
  • Baselayer top - must be either synthetic or merino wool
  • Spare socks
  • Capacity to carry 2 litre of fluid
  • Emergency food for the duration
  • Map or GPX file downloaded
  • Fully charged mobile phone and power pack
  • Hat and gloves
  • Appropriate footwear (trail shoes)
  • First aid kit - essential items 
  • Foil blanket
  • Reusable cup
  • Head torch and spare batteries
  • Whistle

  • Bag storage
  • Camping
  • Mountains
  • Paid parking
  • Restaurant
  • Toilets

Event HQ

Llangattock
Llangattock
Crickhowell
Powys
NP8 1LB
UK

Camping

The camping area is a basic field with toilets.

Pub

There is a great pub within walking distance.

Sustainability

  • Lift sharing scheme
  • Plastic bottle free
  • Reusable cups

Absolutely stunning course. The chance to run a 'fell race' type course that’s all marked out so no need for navigation skills and getting lost! The post-race snacks table is absolutely brilliant. One for the calendar every year for sure. Alex E

Breathtaking views, lovely varied route, plentiful, supportive marshals and fantastic feed stations with loads of water, fruit, nuts - perfect for such a scorching day and best of all at the end, salted boiled new potatoes! Delicious and filing. The smaller number of competitors meant this race had very relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Anna H

Lovely atmosphere, nice people, beautiful course. Everything what you need to have great run. Katarzyna B

 

Friendly atmosphere, well stocked aid stations. Great encouragement from the marshals and race team. Paul R

A really well run event, friendly atmosphere and stunning scenery. Would definitely recommend. Laura R

First event and certainly won't be the last, stunning location, well marked out course, feed stations well stocked and friendly, fantastic friendly finish line, felt like the first person who had crossed the finish line. Trudy H

It was a superbly organised event, small, friendly and challenging. The scenery was incredible and the terrain both beautiful and at times brutal but still so much fun. Jonathan L

Reviews thanks to RaceCheck

Races at event

  • Sat 10 Aug
  • #1 of 4
Llangattock, Crickhowell

10K

11:00

£30

Age 15 & over

  • Sat 10 Aug
  • #2 of 4
Llangattock, Crickhowell

10 Mile

10:00

£42

Age 16 & over

  • Sat 10 Aug
  • #3 of 4
Llangattock, Crickhowell

20 Mile

09:00

£53

Age 17 & over

  • Sat 10 Aug
  • #4 of 4
Llangattock, Crickhowell

Ultra 32 Mile

07:00

£75

Age 18 & over