Black Dragon Challenge | Mountain Rescue Guided Ridge Route
The challenge which starts and finishes at Llangorse Community Centre follows the high ridges of the challenging Black Mountains.
- Sat 5 Apr 2025
- Entries closed
08:15
Age 18 & over
£40-£45
- 16 miles fell running
Event overview
The Black Dragon Challenge first took place in April 2019 and replaced the Black Mountains Roundabout (BMR) which had been running on an annual basis since 1982.
The challenge which starts and finishes at Llangorse Community Centre (GR SO 13322770) (W3W: cocktail.countries.overlaid) follows the high ridges of the challenging Black Mountains taking in the highest point at Waun Fach at 811 metres.
There are 3 routes available, 28 miles (46k), 22 miles (36k), and 16 miles (27k). All three routes visit the highest point in the Black Mountains, Waun Fach at a height of 811 metres.
The event is organised and run by Brecon Mountain Rescue Team supported by Newport Outdoor Group, and all the funds raised go directly to the Brecon Mountain Rescue Team.
Sponsors: LOWA / Wigwam holidays / Brecon Carreg Water / Brecon Town Council.
This event is part of Black Dragon Challenge .
Event details
- Average fitness
- Beginner-friendly
- Dogs allowed at venue
- Event village
- Teams
Route
- Check points
- Cut off time
- Food stations
- Marshals
- Mass start
- Mountainous
- Navigation required
- Out and back
- Water stations
Location
- Free parking
- Mountains
What's included
- Certificate
- Goody bag
Fundraising
- Fundraising optional
How to enter
- Age 18 & over
- Enter online
- Event merch available
- Fundraising optional
Other races at event
- Sat 5 Apr
- #1 of 4
07:30
Age 18 & over
£50-£60
- 28 miles trail running
- Sat 5 Apr
- #2 of 4
08:00
Age 18 & over
£32-£38
- 22 miles fell running
- Sat 5 Apr
- #3 of 4
08:00
Age 18 & over
£25-£32
- 16 miles fell running