OTT Marathon
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Off The Tarmac Trail Marathon & 10 Mile Trail Race
The event takes place in the Brecon Beacons on 15 May 2027 at Parkwood Outdoors, Dolygaer, Merthyr Tydfil CF48 2UR. It is a looped mountain trail that uses paths across the Pen y Fan range.
The route passes Pen y Fan from Graig Fan Ddu, continues up Fan y Big and goes over to Tor y Foel. Runners should expect steep climbs, technical trail sections and exposed mountain terrain. Marshals and checkpoints are provided along the course.
Distances
- Trail Marathon looped route via Pen y Fan
- 10 Mile Trail Race follows marathon route to Checkpoint 1
The marathon has three checkpoints at approximately 7 miles, 14.5 miles and 20.5 miles. There is a cut-off at checkpoint 3 set six hours after the race start, which implies an approximate required pace of 20 minutes per mile to continue.
Compulsory kit for the marathon includes a fully charged mobile phone, minimum 1 litre hydration, foil blanket or bivi bag, 400 kcal emergency rations, basic first aid kit, head torch or torch, whistle, waterproof jacket and trousers, warm layer with hat and gloves, and a bag or rucksack. The 10 mile event requires 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.
