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Midnight Mountain Marathon

Name: Midnight Mountain Marathon
Start: 2026-06-06
End: 2026-06-06
Location: Talybont-on-Usk

Talybont-on-Usk, United Kingdom • 6 Jun 2026

Event overview

The Midnight Mountain Marathon is held in Brecon, Wales, in the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons). The 2026 edition takes place on June 6th. The event uses a format where runners start in daylight and finish running through the sunset, with parts of the course extending into nightfall. The organizer offers medals and mugs of tea for finishers. There are four races in total: a marathon, a half marathon, and Bergen versions of both. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Races and distances

Marathon: 26 miles, 3500 ft of climbing; includes the 'fan dance' at Pen Y Fan.
Half Marathon: 2000 ft of climbing, fewer summits than the marathon.
Bergen Marathon: Marathon with an added 45 lb bergen.
Bergen Half: Half Marathon with an added 45 lb bergen.

United Kingdom Wales Talybont-on-Usk

Race information

Website

Marathon

Bergen Runs Marathon

26 mi

Marathon

Half Marathon

Bergen Runs Half Marathon

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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