Rasus y Bannau
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Rasus y Bannau - Brecon Beacons trail races
Rasus y Bannau is a series of long-distance trail races that start and finish at Theatr Brycheiniog in Brecon and follow circular routes through the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park. The courses use established mountain trails and footpaths and are marked at major junctions with running arrows; participants must also follow the published GPS trace.
Distances offered:
- 100K Ultra 104 km with 5,100 m ascent
- 75K Ultra Trail 75.5 km with 3,500 m ascent
- Marathon 43 km with 2,000 m ascent
All routes climb from Brecon onto the ridge of Cribyn and traverse ridgelines including Fan y Big and Carn Pica. The marathon route moves toward Blaen y Glyn, Torpantau, Corn Du and Pen y Fan before returning to Brecon. The ultra routes descend to Talybont Reservoir, cross the Cambrian Way and Beacons Way, pass through Taf Fechan Forest and progress over Fan Fawr, Fan Llia and into the Black Mountain for the 100K course. The 100K route includes a long traverse of multiple summits before rejoining the 75K line and reaching Pen y Fan prior to the final descent to Brecon.
Navigation, safety and support are specified: the route must be followed using markers and GPS, a compulsory kit list applies, and safety teams and marshals will be present. Checkpoint provision varies by distance: 9 checkpoints for the 100K, 6 for the 75K and 4 for the marathon, offering water, energy drink, snacks, hot food options and more substantial food. A drop bag is available at CP5 for the 100K and 75K ultra entrants. Event base address is Theatr Brycheiniog, Canal Wharf, Brecon, Powys LD3 7EW. Entry fees include checkpoint support, a finishers medal, mountain safety cover, a GPS file, route marking, drop bag service for ultras, race photography and GPS tracking. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
