Secret Santa Series
Tretower, United Kingdom • 6 Dec 2025
Event overview
Limitless Trails stages the Secret Santa Series from Cwmdu Village Hall, Powys, in the Black Mountains section of the Brecon Beacons National Park (near Crickhowell). The event offers multiple trail distances:
- 14 km
- 10 miles
- Half marathon (13.1 miles)
Cut-off times are set at eight hours for the listed distances. The event is canicross friendly; dogs must be kept on leads.
Course, support and facilities
Routes start at Cwmdu and head west toward Bwlch Mountain, following the Beacons Way until a split at Mynydd Llangors. The half marathon follows Cockit Hill, passes views of a nearby lake and the central Beacons, climbs toward Cefn Moel, then returns to the finish. Terrain described includes rocky paths, boggy moorland, narrow single-track trails and some forest sections. Elevation figures provided include approximately 14 km = 2,186 ft, 10 mile = 2,352 ft, and half marathon ≈ 4,013 ft.
The course is fully marked and supported by back runners, checkpoints and a full mobile medical unit. Checkpoints are stocked with a range of foods and drinks (bananas, biscuits, crisps, sweets, electrolytes, water, cola, squash and occasional homemade cake). Facilities include toilets, refreshments, a staffed medical team, parking (fee), camping field nearby and GPX routes for each distance. Mandatory kit is required and checked at registration. Prizes include bespoke medals and handcrafted Welsh slate trophies for top finishers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.