Sat 3 Jun 2023 Brecon, Powys, UK Fundraising required Entries closed

Great Strides™ Brecon Beacons | 40K

This 25-mile walk through the Brecon Beacons will take on rugged terrain, including an ascent of Pen y Fan! Let's take Great Strides™ together.

  • Sat 3 Jun 2023
  • Fundraising required
  • Entries closed
Brecon Showground, Brecon
40K

08:00

Age 14 & over

Sign up £1

Fundraise £250

  • 40 km hiking

Event overview

Choose between a 20 and 40km hike in one of the most beautiful national parks in the UK! Unite with your fellow Great Striders in the knowledge that you're helping people with cystic fibrosis to live a life unlimited.

You'll receive all the guidance and support you need before and during your walk, with regular checkpoints, lunch stop for refueling along the way and trained guides on hand to support you along the route.

Whether you’re an experienced hiker or adventuring out for the first time, all abilities are welcome. There’s no time like the present – sign up today, lace up your boots and get striding!

Highlights

  • Long distance walking challenge

    Test your stamina with over 3,000ft of elevation on a unique route through the stunning Brecon Beacons National Park.

  • Summit Pen y Fan

    Climb to the highest point of South Wales as part of the walk and take in spectacular views. 

  • First-timers or experienced hikers

    Fully-supported challenge with checkpoints, lunch stop on route, trained guides and back up team to help get you to the finish line. 

  • Support the Cystic Fibrosis Trust

    Every stride you take helps bring the Cystic Fibrosis community closer to a life unlimited.

This event is part of Great Strides™ Brecon Beacons.

Event details

  • All fitness levels
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Dogs allowed at venue
  • Families
  • Teams

Route

  • First aid
  • Hilly
  • Marshals
  • Out and back
  • Sweeper
  • Water stations
  • Wave start
  • Way markers

Location

  • Bar
  • Cafe
  • Camping
  • Free parking
  • Mountains
  • Music
  • Park
  • Rural
  • Toilets

What's included

  • Camping
  • Medal
  • Technical t-shirt

Sustainability

  • Public transport links

Fundraising

  • Fundraising incentives
  • Fundraising materials
  • Fundraising required
  • Fundraising support

How to enter

  • Age 14 & over
  • Enter online
  • Fundraising required

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Brecon Showground, Brecon
20K

08:00

Age 14 & over

Sign up £1

Fundraise £250

  • 20 km hiking
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