How far is the Brecon Beacons?

The Brecon Beacons offers 2 distances: 51K (31.7 miles), 24K (14.9 miles).

How much climbing is in the Brecon Beacons?

The 51K has 2,184 m of ascent. The 24K has 667 m of ascent.

What are the cut-offs for the Brecon Beacons?

Overall time limits — 51K: 12h, 24K: 6h.

Talybont-on-Usk, Powys

RunThrough Trails Brecon Beacons

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Mountain trail from Talybont-on-Usk.

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51.0

km · 31.7 mi

2,184

m ascent

5 checkpoints · 12h cut-off

Terrain and trail

mountainmoor

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Common questions

: The Brecon Beacons offers 2 distances: 51K (31.7 miles), 24K (14.9 miles).
: The 51K has 2,184 m of ascent. The 24K has 667 m of ascent.
: Not graded yet. A TRP grade is worked out from distance and climb measured off the course file, and there isn't one for the Brecon Beacons yet.
: We haven't confirmed the marking on the Brecon Beacons with RunThrough Trails. Check their race information before you enter rather than assuming it either way.
: We don't hold a compulsory kit list for the Brecon Beacons. RunThrough Trails confirm mandatory kit in their race information, usually in the final instructions.
: Overall time limits — 51K: 12h, 24K: 6h.
: We don't hold a checkpoint list for the Brecon Beacons. What's on the table varies a lot between races, so check the RunThrough Trails race information rather than turning up expecting food.
: Not yet — we don't hold a course file for the Brecon Beacons. Some organisers only send the GPX to entrants. If we get one, it goes up free, with no sign-up.
: No date announced. When RunThrough Trails confirm the next Brecon Beacons, it appears here and on the race calendar.