Sat 18 May 2024 Crickhowell, Powys, UK

Blacks to the Beacons

Whether you’re a season Marathon and Ultra runner or this is your first attempt at a longer distance, we guarantee you will have an amazing day. The Blacks to the Beacons is part of our Trail Festival

4 races

  • Sat 18 May 2024
  • #1 of 4
Llanbedr, Crickhowell

Marathon

07:30

Age 18 & over

£60

  • 26.2 miles trail running
  • Sat 18 May 2024
  • #2 of 4
Llanbedr, Crickhowell

50 Mile Ultra

07:30

Age 18 & over

£85

  • 50 miles trail running
  • Sat 18 May 2024
  • #3 of 4
Llangynidr New Village Hall, Crickhowell

32 Mile Ultra

07:00

Age 18 & over

£35

  • 12 km trail running
  • Sat 18 May 2024
  • #4 of 4
Llangynidr New Village Hall, Crickhowell

Half Marathon

10:00

Age 17 & over

£45

  • 13.1 miles trail running

Event overview

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. 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 (COVID restriction allowing).

Event details

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

Location

  • Bag storage
  • Bag transfer
  • Camping
  • Changing facilities
  • Mountains
  • Paid parking
  • Rural
  • Toilets

Sustainability

  • Reusable cups

Races at event

  • Sat 18 May 2024
  • #1 of 4
Llanbedr, Crickhowell
Marathon

07:30

Age 18 & over

£60

  • 26.2 miles trail running
  • Sat 18 May 2024
  • #2 of 4
Llanbedr, Crickhowell
50 Mile Ultra

07:30

Age 18 & over

£85

  • 50 miles trail running
  • Sat 18 May 2024
  • #3 of 4
Llangynidr New Village Hall, Crickhowell
32 Mile Ultra

07:00

Age 18 & over

£35

  • 12 km trail running
  • Sat 18 May 2024
  • #4 of 4
Llangynidr New Village Hall, Crickhowell
Half Marathon

10:00

Age 17 & over

£45

  • 13.1 miles trail running

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