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Black Mountains Ultra

Crickhowell, United Kingdom • 15 Jun 2025

The Black Mountains Ultra is a trail running event held in Crickhowell, Powys, within the scenic Brecon Beacons National Park. It offers multiple distances: a 50-mile ultra, a 32-mile ultra, a marathon, and a half marathon. All courses are self-navigated with live tracking and full support, including checkpoints, water stations, and food provisions—especially a mid-way food stop for the 50-mile ultra.

The event caters to both elite and less experienced runners, providing strong support with experienced back runners and on-site physio services. Support crews and spectators are welcome, and all finishers receive food and medals. The event emphasizes navigation skills on unmarked routes through beautiful mountainous terrain. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Wales Crickhowell

Race information

Registration
50 mi
50 Mile Ultra
32 mi
32 Mile Ultra
26 mi
Marathon
13 mi
Half Marathon
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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