Black Mountains 50

Black Mountains 50, 32, Marathon and Half Marathon - Longtown Hall, 11 July 2026

This event offers multiple self-navigated trail distances starting and finishing at Longtown Hall, Herefordshire. Distances listed for the event are:

• 50 miles / 80 km, 11,059 ft elevation
• 32 miles / 50 km, 6,663 ft elevation
• Marathon 27 miles / 43.4 km, 5,505 ft elevation
• Half marathon 13 miles / 21 km, 2,738 ft elevation

All distances require self navigation; participants receive a GPX file and a route map and are tracked on course. The route is primarily trail terrain with some lanes, described as roughly 90% trail and 10% road.

Support provision includes full checkpoints, water stations, chip timing, trackers, back runners, mobile medical cover and on-site physio and taping. Hot food is provided for ultra entrants and cold food is available for all distances. A drop bag zone and a mid-way food point are provided for the 50-mile event. Local camping options and parking are available; parking allocation may be managed by ballot.

Mandatory kit checks are enforced. Required items include waterproof jacket and trousers, race vest or pack, base layer, capacity to carry fluids, emergency food, map or GPX, charged phone and power bank, hat and gloves, appropriate trail footwear, basic first aid items, foil blanket, reusable cup, head torch and whistle where specified. Cut-off times noted include 26 miles 12 hours and 50 miles 24 hours. Medical decisions to withdraw must be followed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.