Ultra X Wales
Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons), United Kingdom • 25-26 Jul 2026
Ultra X Wales, Brecon Beacons, 25–26 July 2026
Ultra X Wales is a multi-distance trail running event based around Abergavenny in the Brecon Beacons. The schedule covers two days and offers a variety of routed races over upland terrain with marked courses and on-course support.
Distances
- 110 km single-stage
- 110 km two-stage
- 60 km
- 50 km
- 25 km
- 12 km
The event runs across rolling hills and valleys of the Brecon Beacons. Organiser information lists a difficulty rating of 4/6 and a technicality rating of 3/5, with typical temperatures given as 14 to 22°C. Several race categories are UTMB Index Races in the 100k, 50k and 20k classifications. Entrants under the age of 23 on race day may enter any distance without an entry fee.
Logistics and support include fully marked courses, medical support, drinking water and snacks at checkpoints, GPS tracking, and a race pack emailed to registered participants about one month before the event. Camping is available at Llangorse Activity Centre on the Friday and Saturday nights. Cutoffs use a 2.5 hours per 10 km allowance. Runners who do not finish may be offered entry to the next edition at half price but will not receive a finisher’s medal or an official result.
The event also forms part of the Great British Slam when combined with the Ultra X Scotland and Ultra X England ultra distances; only ultra distances count toward the Slam. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.