Beacons Ultra

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.

RACE HQ

Henderson Hall - Talybont-on-Usk - LD3 7YQ

REGISTRATION

Registration for the Beacons Ultra will take place on Friday night between 18.00pm and 20.30pm at the Race HQ (Henderson Hall) and on Saturday morning between 05.30am and 07.00am at Race HQ (Henderson Hall)

CAR PARKING

The event car park will be at Talybont Farm which is 5 min walk from Race HQ (Henderson Hall), the £5 fee includes safe and secure off street parking and use of the showers after the race.

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..

WHAT YOU GET

• Exclusive medal for all finishers
• Prizes from our Race Sponsors to the top 3 finishers in both Men's and Women's race, and also top team.
• Spot prizes.
• Race Number.
• Manned checkpoints along the route with the friendliest Marshalls you will find anywhere. Hot food on the finish line!
• Oh, and some of the most wonderful scenery you will find anywhere in the UK, provided it isn't tipping down with rain or that you aren't too shattered to appreciate it.

UTMB® and ITRA

The Beacons Ultra is a ITRA and UTMB® qualifying race and has been awarded 3 points by the ITRA and UTMB®

PAYMENT

Entry fee for the Beacon Ultra 2019 will be £47 for the early birds and £55 from the 1st May 2019

RACE LIMITS

The Beacons Ultra entry be limited to 300 entrants. There will not be a waiting list.

ACCOMODATION

For those traveling some distance to the event, there are some excellent places to stay in Talybont or within close proximity of the village. So for details of Camping, Caravanning, Bed and Breakfasts, Hotels, Hostels, Self Catering, Holiday Cottages etc, can be found HERE.

Other excellent options include:-

Ty Newydd Holidays, Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast and Self Catering cottages, further information can be found HERE.

The Bull Pens Cottages, further information can be found HERE.

The Boat Cottage, further information can be found HERE.

Bridge Cafe - Bistro and B&B, further information can be found HERE.

Tyn y Cae - further information can be found HERE.

WITHDRAWALS/CANCELLATIONS/DEFERALS/REFUNDS

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.

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