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Rasus y Bannau

Brecon, United Kingdom • 26-27 Apr 2025

Rasus y Bannau, also known as The Beacon Races, is a thrilling long-distance mountain running event taking place in the Brecon Beacons National Park. Participants can choose from three challenging distances: 100 km, Ultra 45, and Marathon, each featuring significant elevation gains. The routes begin in Brecon and include iconic climbs and scenic traverses, culminating in a descent back to the town.

The event emphasizes safety with first aid cover, route marking, and checkpoints providing refreshments. All entrants receive a finishers medal, race buff, and access to race photography. Entries open in August 2024 and close in April 2025. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Wales Brecon

Race information

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UTMB 50K UTMB 100K
100 km
5100 m+
100 Km
72 km
3500 m+
Ultra 45
42 km
2000 m+
Marathon
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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