Beacons Way Ultra 100 Mile
Abergavenny, United Kingdom • 25-26 Jul 2026
Event overview
The Beacons Way Ultra 100 Mile is a 100-mile ultramarathon through the Brecon Beacons National Park (Bannau Brycheiniog). The route follows the Beacons Way National Trail, starting at Abergavenny Castle and finishing at Llangadog RFC. The course includes 10 checkpoints and totals approximately 6143 m of ascent. The event awards performance points for UTMB and ITRA and provides live online GPS tracking via GB Race Tracker. There are 250 places and the entry fee is £199. Finishers receive different buckles by finishing position: top 100 Gold, 101–200 Silver, 201+ Bronze; there are also prizes for the top three male and female finishers.
Entry, rules and support
Entrants must be at least 20 years old and must have previously completed a 50-mile ultramarathon and have mountain running experience. The event is self-navigation and hardcopy maps plus a compass are mandatory; a GPS tracker is supplied by the organiser. A mandatory kit list includes, among other items, a headtorch (min 75 lumens), backup light (min 25 lumens), thermal survival bag, waterproof coat and trousers, compass, full maps and at least 1 litre water capacity. Checkpoints provide food, drink and medical cover; some checkpoints do not permit support crews. One pacer is permitted from the halfway point (Checkpoint 5) and must be self-sufficient and carry mandatory kit. Dropbags, coach return transport and optional finisher merchandise are available under stated conditions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.