Beacons Way Ultra 100 Miles

Abergavenny, United Kingdom • 26 Jul 2025

The Beacons Way Ultra 100 Miles is a challenging ultramarathon held in the Brecon Beacons National Park, South Wales. Covering 100 miles with 6,143 meters of ascent, the race starts at Abergavenny Castle and follows the Beacons Way National Trail, including iconic peaks like Pen-y-Fan and the Carmarthen Fans. The course features 10 checkpoints offering refreshments and medical support, with a strict 40-hour cut-off time. This self-navigation event requires map and compass skills and is open by application only to experienced ultrarunners. Participants enjoy live GPS tracking, stunning mountain scenery, and the chance to earn UTMB and ITRA points. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

UTMB 100K UTMB 100M
100 mi
6143 m+
100 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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