Beacons Way Ultra 100km

Beacons Way Ultra 100km

The Beacons Way Ultra 100km is a 100 km (62 mile) ultramarathon across Bannau Brycheiniog, the Brecon Beacons National Park, on Saturday 25 July 2026. The route follows the official Beacons Way and includes high ground such as Pen y Fan and the Carmarthen Fans, with a total ascent of 3178 m. The event is limited to 250 places and has an overall time limit of 24 hours. The course is supported by six checkpoints offering drinks, snacks and hot food at indoor stops, plus medical or first aid cover at each checkpoint. Supporter access is restricted at some locations because of limited parking.

Entry is by application and the race awards different finisher medals by finishing position. The event requires self navigation and map and compass skills. Entrants must be at least 20 years old, declare suitable experience, and have completed at least a 50 mile ultramarathon and have mountain running experience. Pacers and support runners are not permitted.

Mandatory kit must be carried at all times and will be checked. Required items include a hardcopy Ordnance Survey or Harvey map for the area, a base plate compass, a headtorch and backup light, a thermal survival bag, waterproof coat and trousers, a charged mobile phone, emergency rations of at least 500 calories, a water container of at least one litre and the event GPS tracker issued at registration. Dropbag and optional coach return services are available for participants for an additional fee. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.