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Brecon to Cardiff Classic

Name: Brecon to Cardiff Classic
Start: 2026-03-01
End: 2026-03-01
Location: Nantgarw

Nantgarw, United Kingdom • 1 Mar 2026

The Brecon to Cardiff Classic is a 70-kilometer ultra running event held annually in Wales, following the scenic Taff Trail from Brecon in the Brecon Beacons National Park to Nantgarw near Cardiff. The fully marked, one-way course showcases diverse landscapes, starting with dramatic mountain scenery, waterfalls, and reservoirs, then transitioning to areas reflecting Wales’s industrial heritage. The route includes footpaths, forestry trails, and off-road cycle paths, with six well-stocked checkpoints and a halfway drop bag point in Merthyr. The event offers electronic timing, live GPS tracking, and transport from the finish to the start. Facilities at the finish include parking, showers, and refreshments, making it a classic and popular ultra running challenge. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Wales Nantgarw

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70 km

70k Ultra

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