Black Mountains 50

Black Mountains event - 11 July 2026

The event is a trail race weekend based at Longtown Hall, Longtown, Herefordshire HR2 0LD on Saturday 11 July 2026. It offers multiple distances with self-navigation and tracking. A GPX file and route map will be provided. Minimum entry age is 17. The organiser provides checkpoints, chip timing, trackers, on-course medical support and a physio service. Hot food is provided for ultra entrants; cold food is available for all distances. Local camping and parking are available, with a £5 parking ballot system.

Distances, elevations and cut-offs

• 50 miles / 80 km
• 32 miles / 50 km
• 27 miles / 43.4 km (marathon)
• 13 miles / 21 km (half marathon)

Elevations listed: Marathon 5,505 ft; 50-mile 11,059 ft; 32-mile 6,663 ft; half 2,738 ft. Cut-off times listed include 26 miles = 12 hours and 50 miles = 24 hours.

Support and facilities

All distances are self-navigation on approximately 90% trail and 10% road. The event supplies checkpoints, water stations, drop bag zone for the 50-mile ultra, back runners and a full mobile medical unit. Mandatory kit is required and checked at registration; examples include waterproof jacket and trousers, race vest or pack, base layer, capacity to carry up to 2 litres of fluid, map or GPX file, charged mobile phone and power bank, first aid items, foil blanket, reusable cup, and appropriate trail footwear. Prizes, medals, photos and online results are provided. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.