Pen Y Fan Challenge
Brecon, United Kingdom • 26 Jul 2026
Pen Y Fan Challenge
The Pen Y Fan Challenge is a trail running event on 26 July 2026 that visits Pen Y Fan, the highest peak in South Wales. The event offers two distance options and uses marked and marshalled routes across upland terrain.
Distances
- 5 miles
- 13 miles
Entry fees differ by distance and UKA membership. The entry price includes a buff, a medal, chip timing, a National Trust contribution fee and a signed, posted and marshalled route. Water and sweets are provided at the end of the 5 mile event and at one checkpoint on the 13 mile route.
Compulsory kit requirements differ by distance. For the 5 mile option entrants must carry a mobile phone and hydration of at least 500 ml, a foil blanket or bivi bag, snacks, a basic first aid kit, a whistle, a windproof jacket and a reusable cup. For the 13 mile option entrants must carry a mobile phone and at least 2 litres of hydration, a foil blanket or bivi bag, snacks, a basic first aid kit, a whistle, waterproof jacket and trousers, a hat or buff, gloves and a reusable cup.
The minimum age to enter is 16 or older. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.