OTT Marathon
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Off The Tarmac Trail Marathon and 10 Mile Trail Race
A looped mountain trail event in the Brecon Beacons that visits Pen y Fan via Graig Fan Ddu, then continues to Fan y Big and Tor y Foel. The event takes place on 15 May 2027 and uses Parkwood Outdoors, Dolygaer, Merthyr Tydfil CF48 2UR as the start location. The 10 Mile route follows the marathon route to Checkpoint 1 and then returns along forestry tracks.
Distances:
- Marathon
- 10 Mile Trail Race
The Marathon route has an elevation gain of 4896 ft (1492 m) and uses three checkpoints at 7 miles, 14.5 miles and 20.5 miles. Entrants for the Marathon must maintain a pace of 20 minutes per mile or quicker to meet the cut-off at checkpoint 3. The 10 Mile route has an elevation gain of 1248 ft (380 m) and has no cut-off; it requires a mandatory check-in at Checkpoint 1.
Compulsory kit for the Marathon includes a charged mobile phone, minimum 1 litre hydration, foil blanket or bivy bag, 400 kcal emergency rations, basic first aid kit, head torch or torch, compass, whistle, waterproof jacket and trousers, warm layer with hat and gloves, and a bag or rucksack. Mandatory kit for the 10 Mile event includes a first aid kit, bivy bag or foil blanket, 500 ml water and a waterproof jacket. All finishers receive an OTT Trail Marathon coaster and buff. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
