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Pen y Fan

Name: Pen y Fan
Start: 2026-07-11
End: 2026-07-11
Location: Libanus

Libanus, United Kingdom • 11 Jul 2026

Pen y Fan

Pen y Fan is a fell race based at Cwm Llwch near Brecon (GR 006 244; what3words: published.snail.stutter). The main course covers 5.8 km with 588 m of ascent to the summit of Pen y Fan. There is a cut-off time of 60 minutes at the summit.

The event is part of the South Wales Series and is a 2026 UKA Fell Running Championship race. Teams of three are allowed. Minimum age is over 16 and junior races are to be confirmed. Safety notes state that local knowledge is beneficial, navigational skills are required, and previous fell-running experience is required.

Entries are by pre-entry only at a fee of £10 via Fabian4; there is no entry on the day and entries are limited to 300. Prize details include a £500 award for a new male or female course record. Current record times are 30:00 for men (1992) and 38:15 for women (1990/1992).

Parking is in the race field with charges intended to encourage car sharing: free for cars with three or more runners, £1 for cars with two runners, and £2 for single-occupant cars; payments are cash only. There will be no Fan y Big race this year; a social run will take place on Sunday. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Wales Libanus

Race information

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Pen Y Fan Junior Races

Pen Y Fan Race

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

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