Beacons Way Ultra 100km
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Beacons Way Ultra 100km : event overview
The Beacons Way Ultra is a 100 km (62 miles) mountain ultramarathon across Bannau Brycheiniog, the Brecon Beacons National Park, held on Saturday 25 July 2026. The course follows the official Beacons Way and includes high ground such as Pen-y-Fan and the Carmarthen Fans, with approximately 3,178 m of ascent. The event is limited to 250 places, has a maximum overall cut-off of 24 hours, and an entry fee of £119. The race awards UTMB Performance Index and ITRA points.
Entry requirements, route support and rules
The race is a self-navigation event; competency with map and compass is mandatory. Entrants must be at least 20 years old, in good health, and have previously completed at least one 50 mile ultramarathon and have experience of running in mountainous terrain. There are six staffed checkpoints along the route that provide drinks, food options including vegetarian and vegan choices, and medical or first-aid cover. Mandatory kit must be carried at all times and includes a full paper OS or Harvey map, compass (not a phone app), headtorch and backup light, GPS tracker issued at registration, mobile phone, minimum 500 kcal emergency rations, warm layers, waterproofs, survival bag, gloves, hat and at least 1 litre water capacity. Two dropbags are permitted (one to meet at Checkpoint 5 and one at the finish, max 50 L). No pacers or support runners are allowed; support crews face parking and access restrictions, and specific rules apply at certain checkpoints. Optional coach return to the start is available for a fee. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.