OTT Winter Ultras
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OTT Winter Ultras
The OTT Winter Ultras take place on 30 January 2027 in the Brecon Beacons and offer two self guided ultra routes in winter conditions. The event comprises long mountain terrain, sections in darkness, and exposed peaks. Entry is intended for experienced ultra runners with at least 50 miles previously completed.
Distances
- 75 miles
- 100 miles
The event enforces a comprehensive compulsory kit list. Clothing layers must be packed inside sealed waterproof dry bags. Required items include a high specification waterproof jacket and trousers, an emergency insulation jacket (minimum 100 g fill), thermal base layers (minimum 150 gsm), two warm head covers, two pairs of gloves, a full enclosure survival bivvy, an insulating sleeping mat, whistle, safety light, and both a primary headlamp (minimum 300 lumens) and an independent backup headlamp (minimum 100 lumens). Runners must carry a mobile phone in a waterproof case, a backup power bank, a physical waterproof route map, a magnetic compass, a GPS device with the official GPX file, fluid capacity of at least 1 litre, minimum 800 kcal of sealed emergency food, appropriate off road footwear, ice spikes, and a basic first aid kit with specified items.
Checkpoints and support vary by distance. The 100 mile route has drop bags at checkpoints 2, 4 and 5 and a sleep station at checkpoint 4, with checkpoints at Pont ar Daf (15), Ystradfellte (23.5), Pant ar Daf (40), Llanfrynach Village Hall (60.5), Talybont (72), Blean y Glyn (82.5), Torpantau (90.5) and Pant (97). The 75 mile route has drop bags at checkpoints 2 and 3 and a sleep station at checkpoint 2, with checkpoints at Pont ar Daf (15), Llanfrynach Village Hall (37), Talybont (46.5), Blean y Glyn (56), Torpantau (64) and Pant (72). Both distances use a 40 hour cut off. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
