Blacks to the Beacons

Blacks to the Beacons

Llangynidr, Crickhowell, UK

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The Blacks to the Beacons is a trail running challenge that includes a 50 mile and 32 mile Ultra Marathon, Marathon, and Half Marathon distances.

The next event date is to be confirmed.

The Ultras and Marathon start at Perth y Pia, deep in the heart of the Black Mountains and finish at the Llangynidr Village Hall in the beautiful Brecon Beacons. Participants will be transported to the start from the finish line. These are self-navigation events, so exceptional knowledge of how to use a map and a compass is compulsory. Participants will receive waterproof maps and Trackers. Checkpoints will be well stocked with food and water.

The Half Marathon starts and finishes in the village of Llangynidr and are on well marked courses in the heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park.

This is a cup free event - you will need to bring a reusable cup.

Organiser

Limitless Trails

Distances/Events

Half Marathon
Marathon
32 mile / 51.5K Ultra
50 mile / 80K Ultra

Location map

Race HQ and finish line is Llangynidr Village Hall. The Ultras and Marathon start at at Perth y Pia, Llanbedr. The Half Marathon starts at Llangynidr. Refer to the event website for course maps.

Please note: the map location may be approximate. Refer to the event website for start lines and course maps.

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This listing was last manually checked on 26 June 2025.

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