The Beacons Ultra is a mere 46ish mile mixed trail/mountain/canal/road run around the magnificent Brecon Beacons in the middle of November, when climatic conditions can vary quite considerably. The race has taken place in everything from sparkling sunshine through to minus 8 degrees, with obligatory rain and mist thrown in to remind the athletes that they are running in Wales in all its glory
The timing of the Beacons Ultra being at the end of the prime UK Ultra season means the event attracts a very mixed range of abilities….from Multi World Record Holders, to World Champions through to those taking part in an Ultra Run for the very first time and of course everyone in between, with the overriding atmosphere being relaxed and welcoming (although the competitive spirit in some can never die….ha!!). Whatever your ability, you will also be made extremely welcome by what is possibly the friendliest organisers and marshals anywhere on the planet
Henderson Hall - Talybont-on-Usk - LD3 7YQ
Registration for the Beacons Ultra will take place on Saturday morning between 05.30 and 07.00 at Race HQ (Henderson Hall)
There is 2 options for parking both cost £5 which goes directly to the local community
Talybont Farm, Talybont-on-Usk, LD3 7YJ (2 minutes walk to race HQ)
Talybont on Usk Cattle Market, Station Road, LD3 7JE (8 minutes walk to race HQ)
On race day there will be NO parking at Race HQ (Henderson Hall) and we do ask that you use the official car park and don’t park on the streets adjacent to Henderson Hall, illegally parked cars will be ticketed by the local traffic warden who lives in the village
Entry fee for the Beacon Ultra 2023 will be £65 for the early birds and £75 from the 1st March 2023
The Beacons Ultra entry be limited to 150 entrants. There will NOT be a waiting list
The Beacons Ultra is a UTMB® Index race
If for any reason you are unable to attend the race, there will not be a refund or an option to defer your entry, however you are welcome to transfer your entry to another competitor via SiEntries, the cut off for transfers is 28 days prior to the start of the event
The Beacons Trail Marathon follows the classic Beacons Ultra loop with a cheeky little climb of Pen Y Fan (highest peak in South Wales) and Cribyn thrown in for good measure
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