Black Mountains 50

Black Mountains 50 : Longtown Hall, Hereford, Saturday 11 July 2026

This event offers multiple self-navigated trail distances across the Black Mountains in the Brecon Beacons National Park. Distances listed are provided with GPX files and an emergency route map; the course is approximately 90% trail and 10% road.

Distances offered:

• 27 miles / 43.4 km
• 50 miles / 80 km
• 32 miles / 50 km
• 13 miles / 21 km

Elevation figures are published by distance: Marathon 5505 ft, 50-mile 11059 ft, 32-mile 6663 ft, Half 2738 ft. The event uses Longtown Hall, HR2 0LD, as the race headquarters and start location. All distances are self-navigation but participants are tracked and supported through checkpoints and water stations. The 50-mile route receives mid-way hot food at Longtown; all finishers receive food and refreshments. Chip timing, trackers, back runners, physio support, full medical cover and checkpoint staff are provided. A full mandatory kit list is enforced at registration and includes waterproofs, capacity for 2 litres of fluid, map or GPX, charged phone and power bank, head torch and spare batteries, first aid items, foil blanket and reusable cup. Parking arrangements include a small fee and a ballot for parking tickets. Published entry fees: £55 half, £70 marathon, £85 32-mile, £100 50-mile. Severe weather safety calls and cut-offs may be applied on the day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.