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 Hall / Longtown Village Hall, Longtown, Herefordshire (HR2 0LD). The finish location is Perth Y Pia, Llanbedr. All distances are self-navigation, with participants tracked throughout and provided with GPX files and an emergency route map. The course surface is approximately 90% trail and 10% road (lanes). A 24-hour overall cut-off applies for the event.

Race details and support

Distances offered:

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

Reported total ascent: 50 Mile = 11,059 ft, 32 Mile = 6,663 ft, Marathon = 5,505 ft, Half = 2,738 ft. On-course support includes checkpoints, water stations, food (hot food for Ultra runners, cold food for all), chip timing, trackers, back runners, a full mobile medical unit, physio and taping. There is a drop-bag zone for the 50-mile race and local camping options near HQ. Entry fees listed are: Half £55, Marathon £70, 32M £85, 50M £100. A mandatory kit list is enforced and will be checked at registration; required items include waterproof jacket and trousers, race vest/pack, base layer, capacity to carry fluid, map or GPX file, charged mobile phone and power bank, suitable trail footwear, first aid items, foil blanket, reusable cup, head torch and whistle. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 mi
50 Mile Ultra
32 mi
32 Mile Ultra
26 mi
Marathon (26.2 Miles)
13 mi
Half Marathon (13.1 Miles)
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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