Beacons Way Ultra 100 Mile
Abergavenny, United Kingdom • 25-26 Jul 2026
Beacons Way Ultra 100 Mile : event overview
The Beacons Way Ultra is a 100-mile ultramarathon across the Brecon Beacons National Park on Saturday 25 July 2026. The course follows the Beacons Way national trail, starting at Abergavenny Castle and finishing at Llangadog RFC. The route includes the Black Mountains, Pen-y-Fan and the Carmarthen Fans, with a total ascent of 6143 m. The event is limited to 250 places and has a 40-hour cut-off. The published entry fee is £209. There are 10 checkpoints along the route.
Logistics, requirements and on-course support
Entry requires prior ultramarathon experience: each entrant must have completed at least a 50-mile ultramarathon and be competent in self-navigation using map and compass. Entrants must be at least 20 years old and in good health. Mandatory kit includes a paper map of the area, a compass (not phone-based), a GPS tracker provided by the organisers, a headtorch and backup light, thermal survival bag, waterproof coat and trousers, a minimum 1-litre water container and emergency rations. GPS trackers remain property of the organiser and must be returned; replacement charges apply if lost. Checkpoints provide food, drinks and a medic at each location. Dropbags may be transported to two midrace checkpoints and to the finish (maximum 50 litres). One pacer on foot is permitted from the halfway checkpoint; some checkpoints do not allow support crews. Live online GPS tracking is provided during the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.