Pen Y Fan Challenge

Brecon, United Kingdom • 26 Jul 2026

Event overview

The Pen Y Fan Challenge is a trail running event on Sunday 26 July 2026 near postcode LD3 8NL. The routes include the summit of Pen Y Fan. The event is organized by OTT Events Limited and uses chip timing. A buff and a medal are included for entrants. The route is signed, posted and marshalled. Water and sweets are provided at the end of the 5 mile race and at one checkpoint on the 13 mile race. The minimum age is 16 or older.

Distances, entry and kit

  • 5 miles
  • 13 miles

Entries open 27 July 2025 and close 20 July 2026. Entry fees listed are: UKA Member 5 Miles £22.00, Non Member 5 Miles £24.00, UKA Member 13 Miles £30.00, Non Member 13 Miles £32.00. The entry list showed 7 participants at the time of publication.

Included in the entry price is a National Trust contribution fee, post race items, and chip timing. Compulsory kit for the 5 mile event includes a mobile phone, minimum 500 ml hydration, foil blanket or bivi bag, snacks, basic first aid kit, whistle, windproof jacket and a reusable cup. For the 13 mile event the kit includes a mobile phone, minimum 2 litres hydration, foil blanket or bivi bag, snacks, basic first aid kit, whistle, waterproof jacket and trousers, hat or buff, gloves and a reusable cup. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

13 mi
13 Miles
5 mi
5 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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