Black Mountains 50
Hereford, United Kingdom • 11 Jul 2026
Event overview
The Black Mountains event is scheduled for Saturday 11 July 2026 with headquarters at Longtown Hall, Longtown, Herefordshire, HR2 0LD. Distances offered include:
- 50 miles / 80 km
- 32 miles / 50 km
- 27 miles / 43.4 km
- 13 miles / 21 km
Elevation figures are provided for each distance: 50 mile = 11,059 ft, 32 mile = 6,663 ft, Marathon = 5,505 ft, Half = 2,738 ft. A finish location is also listed as Perth Y Pia, Llanbedr. Routes are predominantly trail - stated as 90% trail and 10% road or lanes.
Navigation, support and requirements
All distances require self-navigation; a GPX file and map will be provided and participants are tracked during the event. The event includes checkpoints, water stations, chip timing, trackers, drop-bag zones for the 50-mile race, and on-course medical cover. Hot food is provided for ultra entrants; cold food is provided for all distances. Physio support and taping are available.
A mandatory kit list is enforced and a full kit check will take place at registration, with spontaneous checks on course. Mandatory items include waterproof jacket and trousers, race vest/pack, map or GPX file, first aid kit, reusable cup, and a head torch for ultra distances. Organisers state that no participant will be allowed to start without the required kit. There is a 24-hour cut-off applied to the 50-mile event and course cut-offs will be enforced for safety. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.