Brecon to Cardiff Xtreme
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Brecon to Cardiff Xtreme and Taff Xtreme Marathon
The Brecon to Cardiff Xtreme is a mountain running ultra of 47.5 miles that crosses 11 summits and around 2,800 m of ascent. It follows a linear route from Brecon to Coleg y Cymoedd in Nantgarw and includes upland ridges, technical descents and forestry trails. The route passes Pen y Fan, Cribyn, Fan y Big, the Roman Road to Lower Neuadd Reservoir, Twyn Mwyalchod, and later the Glamorgan Way through St Gwynno and Llanwonno Forests before finishing at Coleg y Cymoedd.
The Taff Xtreme Marathon covers the second half of the ultra route, running from Merthyr to Cardiff. It is 26.2 miles with about 1,200 m of ascent and follows valley crossings, forest tracks and ridgelines into the Pontypridd and Nantgarw area.
Distances
- 47.5 miles Brecon to Cardiff Xtreme
- 26.2 miles Taff Xtreme Marathon from Merthyr to Cardiff
The route is unmarked and navigation relies on a GPS trace. Competitors must carry compulsory kit and are expected to be self sufficient for navigation. There are six manned checkpoints on the Xtreme and three on the Marathon offering water, energy drinks, squash, sweets, biscuits, oranges and crisps. The halfway checkpoint for the ultra is indoors at Cefn Coed Community Centre and provides access to drop bags. The event base at Coleg y Cymoedd offers parking, an indoor registration area, cafe facilities, toilets and changing rooms. Entry fees include electronic timing, live GPS tracking and bus transport options for the linear route. Time limits apply. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
