Black Mountains 50
Hereford, United Kingdom • 11 Jul 2026
Event overview
The Black Mountains event takes place on Saturday 11 July 2026 with HQ at Longtown Village Hall, Longtown, Herefordshire (HR2 0LD). Distances offered are:
- 50 Miles / 80 km
- 32 Miles / 50 km
- 27 Miles / 43.4 km (listed as Marathon)
- 13 Miles / 21 km (Half Marathon)
Elevation gains are listed per distance: 50 Mile = 11,059 ft, 32 Mile = 6,663 ft, Marathon = 5,505 ft, Half = 2,738 ft.
Race format, support and logistics
All distances are self-navigation. GPX files and maps are provided and participants will be tracked. Checkpoints, water stations and full event support are provided on course. Hot food is provided for ultra entrants, and cold food is available for all distances. The 50-mile race has a mid-way food point and a drop bag zone.
Cut-off times include 12 hours at the 26 mile point and 24 hours for the 50-mile event. Medical cover includes a full mobile medical unit, on-site physio and support runners. Facilities listed at HQ include camping options, refreshments, toilets, parking (nominal fee and ballot), chip timing, race photos, online results and finish medals. A detailed mandatory kit list is enforced and kit checks will be carried out at registration and during the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.