Beacons Way Ultra 100 Mile
Abergavenny, United Kingdom • 25-26 Jul 2026
Beacons Way Ultra 100 Mile
The Beacons Way Ultra 100 Mile is a 100 mile trail ultramarathon across the Brecon Beacons National Park following the Beacons Way National Trail. The course includes approximately 6143 m of ascent and is organised with up to 250 places and an entry fee of £209. The route begins at Abergavenny Castle and finishes at Llangadog RFC, passing central peaks such as Pen-y-Fan and the Carmarthen Fans.
The event is self-navigation and requires competent map and compass use. Entrants must be at least 20 years old and have completed at least a 50 mile organised ultramarathon plus experience of running in mountainous terrain. Live online GPS tracking is provided via GB Race Tracker and the event awards UTMB Performance Index and ITRA points.
Support is provided at 10 checkpoints along the route where there are refreshments, hot food at indoor locations and medics on duty. The race enforces an overall cut off of 40 hours and strict checkpoint cut offs; failure to check in at a checkpoint results in withdrawal.
Mandatory kit must be carried at all times and includes a hardcopy Ordnance Survey or Harvey map, a base plate compass, a headtorch of minimum 75 lumens, a backup light, waterproofs, a thermal survival bag and a fully charged mobile phone. Dropbag transport to two checkpoints and optional return coach transport from the finish are available. Pacers are permitted from the halfway checkpoint under specific rules. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.