Rasus y Bannau
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Rasus y Bannau
Rasus y Bannau is a set of long distance mountain races held 2 to 3 April 2027 that follow a circular route around the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park. All races start and finish in Brecon town centre and use upland ridgelines and mountain paths.
There are three race distances with substantial ascent and varied terrain:
- 100 km Ultra with +5100 m ascent.
- 40 mile Ultra Trail with +2850 m ascent.
- Marathon with +2000 m ascent.
The routes climb from Brecon onto the north ridge of Cribyn and cross a series of summits and ridgelines including Fan y Big, Carn Pica, Torpantau and other high ground. Sections pass through reservoirs, waterfalls and forested valleys, and parts of the courses follow well known trails such as the Beacons Way and the Cambrian Way. The ultra routes extend further west onto the Black Mountain and include long ridge traverses before returning toward Pen y Fan and Brecon.
Entry details include a finishers medal, emergency first aid cover, GPS tracking, electronic timing, checkpoints with refreshments, route marking, mountain safety teams, a GPS route file and free race photography. The 100 km race allows one drop bag to be placed at the 40 mile checkpoint. The event is organised by Run Walk Crawl and has a minimum age of 18. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
