Secret Santa Tinsel Half Marathon
Black Mountains, Wales, United Kingdom • 6 Dec 2025
Event overview
The event takes place on Saturday 6 December 2025 at Cwmdu Village Hall, near Crickhowell in the Black Mountains, Powys, inside the Brecon Beacons National Park. Distances offered:
- Half Marathon Du Mulled Wine
- Turkey Ten Miles
- Figgy Pud 14km
Entries open 18 February 2025 and close 30 November 2025. Minimum age is 17 on the event date. Entry fees are: Half Marathon £65.00, Ten Miles £55.00, 14km £45.00. Organiser: Limitless Trails.
Course and practical information
All races start from Cwmdu Hall and head west towards Bwlch Mountain. Routes follow the Beacons Way until they split on Mynydd Llangors. The half marathon continues on Cockit Hill with views of a lake and the central Beacons, climbs back towards Cefn Moel, then returns to the finish. The ten mile and 14km follow the same initial route and turn back earlier. The course is fully marked and back runner support is provided. An 8 hour cut-off is allocated for the events.
Facilities and support include refreshments, two refuel zones, toilets, parking (fee £5), a full medical team, and Science in Sports Nutrition support. Finish items include a bespoke medal, refreshments, mulled wine and a mince pie. Prizes include 1st to 3rd handcrafted slate trophies and veteran category awards. Mandatory kit checks require items such as waterproof jacket and trousers, race vest, base layer, capacity to carry 1 litre of fluid, food, map or GPX file, telephone, hat and gloves, appropriate trail footwear, first aid kit and foil blanket. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.