Beast Of The Blacks
Llanbedr, United Kingdom • 14 Mar 2026
Event overview
The Beast of the Blacks is a trail running event held on Saturday 14 March 2026 from Llanbedr Hall, Nr Crickhowell, Powys (NP8 1SR). The event offers three marked routes with GPX files available:
- 11 miles / 17 km
- 20 miles / 32.5 km
- 40 miles / 65 km
Minimum age to enter is 17. Entry fees listed are £48 for the 10/11 mile, £60 for the 20 mile and £80 for the 40 mile. Cut-off times are set at 5 hours for the 11 mile, 8 hours for the 20 mile and 16 hours for the 40 mile. The 40 mile route is the 20 mile loop run in reverse.
Course, support and requirements
Routes pass through the Black Mountains and include forest trails, mountain tops, river crossings and village features. Checkpoints and refuel zones provide food, drinks and electrolytes; dietary requirements including vegan are catered for. The event is canicross friendly; dogs must be at least 12 months old, fit to run, kept on lead and are the owner’s responsibility. Parking is charged at £5.
A full mandatory kit list is enforced and kit checks are carried out at registration and during the event. Required items include waterproof jacket and trousers, race vest or pack, appropriate base layer, capacity to carry 1 litre of fluid, emergency food, map or downloaded GPX, fully charged mobile phone (power pack required for 40 mile), hat and gloves, trail footwear, basic first aid kit, foil blanket, head torch, whistle and a reusable cup. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.