Beast Of The Blacks
Llanbedr, United Kingdom • 14 Mar 2026
Beast of the Blacks : overview
The Beast of the Blacks is a trail running event on Saturday 14 March 2026 in the Black Mountains of Wales. Routes start and finish near Llanbedr Hall, Nr Crickhowell, Powys (NP8 1SR). The course is marked and GPX files are available. The routes take in climbs onto the Black Mountains with forest trails, mountain tops, river crossings and ancient churches. Wildlife, including red kites, is noted along the route. The event is canicross friendly; dogs must be at least 12 months old, fit to run and kept on a lead at all times. Canicross entrants remain the owners’ responsibility and trophies may not be awarded to canicross participants.
Distances
- 11 miles / 17 km
- 20 miles / 32.5 km
- 40 miles / 65 km
Logistics and requirements
Cut-off times are: 11 miles - 5 hours; 20 miles - 8 hours; 40 miles - 16 hours. Entry fees listed are £48 for 10/11 miles, £60 for 20 miles and £80 for 40 miles. Checkpoints and refuel zones provide a range of food and drinks, including options for dietary requirements. Facilities at headquarters include camping, refreshments, toilets, parking (paid), and a medical team. A full mandatory kit list is enforced at registration; required items include a waterproof jacket and trousers, race vest/pack, synthetic or merino base layer, capacity to carry fluid, emergency food, map or GPX, fully charged mobile phone (power pack required for 40-mile entrants), hat and gloves, appropriate trail footwear, first aid items, foil blanket, head torch and whistle, and a reusable cup. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.