Beacons Way Ultra 100 Mile
Abergavenny, United Kingdom • 25 Jul 2026
Beacons Way Ultra 100 Mile - Brecon Beacons, 25 July 2026
The Beacons Way Ultra 100 Mile is a timed ultramarathon across the Brecon Beacons National Park following the Beacons Way National Trail. The course covers 100 miles with 6143 m of ascent and includes 10 staffed checkpoints along the route. The field is limited to 250 places and the overall cut-off for the event is 40 hours. The entry fee is £209.
The route starts at the ruins of Abergavenny Castle and passes through the Black Mountains, Llanthony and the central Beacons, including Pen-y-Fan and the Carmarthen Fans. Checkpoints provide water, electrolytes, snacks and hot food at indoor locations; medics are available at each checkpoint. Live online GPS tracking is provided via GB Race Tracker. The event also awards UTMB Performance Index and ITRA points.
Entrants must meet qualifying criteria: be aged 20 or over, declare suitable health and experience, have completed at least a 50 mile organised ultramarathon, and have competency in mountain running and self-navigation using map and compass. A mandatory kit list includes a hardcopy map, a compass (not on a phone), headtorch (minimum 75 lumens), backup light (minimum 25 lumens), GPS tracker provided by the organiser, thermal survival bag, waterproof outer layers and a minimum 1 litre water capacity. There are rules on checkpoints, pacers, dropbags and withdrawals, and finishers receive graded 100 mile buckles by finishing position. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.