Beast of the Blacks 10, 20 & 40 Mile

Beast of the Blacks 10, 20 & 40 Mile

Saturday, 14 March 2026

Longtown, Hereford, UK

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The Beast of the Blacks on 14 March 2026 is a trail running challenge that includes a 40, 20 and 11 mile distance within the majestic Black Mountains of Wales.

The 2026 event starts and finishes in Longtown and the new routes showcase the best of Offa’s Dyke and Beacons Way, delivering an unforgettable experience across stunning landscapes and historic landmarks, including the iconic Llanthony Abbey. The 40 mile is 2 laps of the 20 mile route.

There are generous cut off times to encourage new trail runners to join the event.

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

Organiser

Limitless Trails

Distances/Events

11 miles / 17K
20 miles / 32.5K
40 miles / 65K

Location map

The event starts and finishes at Longtown Village Hall HR2 0LD. 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 16 October 2025.

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