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Black Mountains 50

Name: Black Mountains 50
Start: 2025-06-14
End: 2025-06-14
Location: Llanbedr

Llanbedr, United Kingdom • 14 Jun 2025

The Black Mountains 50 is an exhilarating running event set in the stunning landscapes of South Wales, featuring multiple distances: 50 miles, 32 miles, a marathon, and a half marathon. Participants will navigate high trails, valleys, and ancient forests, encountering breathtaking views, waterfalls, and challenging climbs, including Table Mountain and Waun Fach. The event emphasizes self-navigation, requiring runners to be experienced in mountain running.

Amenities include camping, refreshments, medical support, and chip timing. Unique handcrafted trophies are awarded to top finishers, and all participants receive a medal. A mandatory kit list ensures safety throughout the challenging courses. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Wales Llanbedr

Race information

Website Registration

50 mi

Ultra 50 Mile

32 mi

32 Mile

26 mi

Marathon

13 mi

Half Marathon

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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