Beacons Way Ultra 100km

Event overview

The Beacons Way Ultra 100km is a point-to-point ultramarathon across the Brecon Beacons National Park on Saturday 25 July 2026. The course follows the official Beacons Way trail, starts near Talybont and finishes at Llangadog. The route covers 100 km (approximately 62 miles) with about 3178 m of ascent and is limited to 250 places. The overall cut-off for the event is 24 hours and the entry fee is £119.

Course, support and facilities

There are six checkpoints on route that provide refreshments, hot food at some indoor points, and medical or first-aid cover. Checkpoints enforce timed cut-offs and all participants must check in at every checkpoint. The event uses live GPS tracking for participant monitoring; trackers are issued at registration.

Entry requirements and mandatory kit

Entrants must be at least 20 years old, declare suitable previous experience, and have completed at least a 50-mile ultramarathon plus experience in mountainous terrain. The event is self-navigation and map-and-compass competence is mandatory. Mandatory kit includes a full paper map (specific OS or Harvey map), a compass (not a phone app), headtorch, backup light, waterproof coat and trousers, thermal survival bag, water container (minimum 1 litre), emergency rations, gloves and a fully charged mobile phone. Random kit checks will be carried out and failure to carry mandatory kit may result in disqualification.

Logistics and options

Optional services include two dropbags, an optional finisher t-shirt and limited coach transport back to the start for a fee. Parking is available at the start venue on a prebooked field; campervans are permitted but tent camping on the field is not. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.