Black Beacon Mountain Race 50k

The Black Beacon Mountain races are epic long distance running races crossing the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park from North to South.  There are 4 race distances to choose from; a 21 mile mountain trail race starting in Brecon, a 50k mountain trail race (UltraBach) starting in Llangynidir, a  50 mile mountain ultramarathon starting in Hay-on-wye AND a 100 mile mountain ultramarathon.  All races finish in Pontneddfechen at the Southern edge of the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National park.

The 50k Ultra bach route is not an easy option either,  with an epic 2400m ascent! The race starts in the small village of Llangynidr at the Northern boundary of the Brecon Beacons National Park.  The route heads out (and over) the central Brecon Beacons with some excellent ridgetop running.  The first summit is Tor Y Foel followed by a stunning climb past waterfalls to the top of Craig Y Fan Ddu.  For the 50 mile runners you will be rewarded with breath taking views as the sun rises over the mountains.  However, the main Beacons range now lies in wait with the climbs of Fan Y Big, Crybyn and Pen Y Fan in quick succession!