Black Mountains 50
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Black Mountains 50, 32, Marathon & Half Marathon
The event takes place on Saturday 11 July 2026 with race HQ at Longtown Village Hall, Longtown, Herefordshire HR2 0LD. Routes run into the Black Mountains area of the Brecon Beacons National Park and pass landmarks such as Llanthony Abbey, Hatterall Hill, Pen Cerrig Calch, Cat’s Back, Waun Fach and Lord Hereford's Knob. Finish location is listed as Perth Y Pia, Llanbedr. Elevation gains are provided for each distance.
Distances
- 50 miles / 80 km
- 32 miles / 50 km
- Marathon 26 miles / 43.4 km
- Half marathon 13 miles / 21 km
Race format and support
All distances are self-navigation and will be tracked. Organisers provide a downloadable GPX file and a map. On-course support includes checkpoints, water stations, chip timing, trackers, back runners and a full medical team. Hot food is provided for ultra entrants and cold food for all finishers. There are drop bag zones for the 50-mile race. Cut-off times noted include 26 miles = 12 hours and 50 miles = 24 hours.
Kit, facilities and prizes
A mandatory kit list is enforced and a full kit check will be carried out at registration. Required items include waterproof jacket and trousers, race vest or pack, map or GPX, sufficient fluid capacity, first aid kit, foil blanket, reusable cup and, for ultra distances, head torch, spare batteries and power bank. Facilities mentioned include camping options, toilets, refreshments, parking (£5, with a ballot system) and post-race physio. Prizes are awarded for top finishers and veteran categories. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
