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Rasus y Bannau

Brecon, United Kingdom • 2-3 May 2026

Rasus y Bannau (The Beacon Races) are three long-distance mountain running challenges organized by Run Walk Crawl, starting and finishing in Brecon and circling the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park. Runners choose from 100km, 75km Ultra Trail, or Marathon, with ascents of roughly 5,100m, 3,500m, and 2,000m respectively. The routes begin at the Theatre in Brecon, climbing Cribyn’s north ridge and traversing ridgelines toward Fan y Big and Carn Pica; ultras extend toward Talybont Reservoir and the Beacons Way, while the marathon heads toward Corn Du and Pen y Fan. Features include marked routes, GPS files and tracking, multiple checkpoints with refreshments, drop bags for ultras, safety teams, and free race photography. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Wales Brecon

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100 km
5100 m+
100 Km
75 km
3500 m+
75km Ultra Trail
43 km
2000 m+
Marathon
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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