Beacons Ultra
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Beacons Ultra, Beacons Marathon and Beacons Half Marathon
The Beacons events are a series of mixed trail, mountain, canal and road runs around the Brecon Beacons held on Saturday 7 November 2026. The races take place in the middle of November, when weather and ground conditions can vary considerably. Past editions have seen conditions from sparkling sunshine through to minus 8 degrees, with rain and mist commonly present.
There are three distances on offer:
- 50 miles
- 26 miles (marathon)
- 13 miles (half marathon)
The timing near the end of the UK ultra season attracts a wide range of competitors, including multi-world record holders, world champions and athletes taking part in an ultrarun for the first time. The event material describes organisers and marshals as friendly and welcoming.
Event materials also include practical resources for participants such as an athlete guide, course routes, results and a photo gallery. The course comprises a mix of terrain types listed above and may expose participants to variable weather and underfoot conditions typical for the Brecon Beacons in November. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
