Expected July 2027
Distance
Climb
Terrain
The Off The Tarmac Pen Y Fan Challenge on 26 July 2026 offers a 5 or 13 mile trail run, with both routes taking in Pen Y Fan summit. The routes are signed posted and marshalled with water and sweets provided at the end of the 5 miler and at one of the check points for the 13 miles.
Pen Y Fan summit
Brecon Beacons National Park scenery
Trail running routes
Start / Finish
Storey Arms
Storey Arms
Terrain
Route
What to bring
Mobile phone
Hydration (min 500ml for 5 miles, min 2 litres for 13 miles)
Foil blanket or Bivi Bag
Snacks
Basic first aid kit
Whistle
Windproof jacket (5 miles)
Waterproof jacket and trousers (13 miles)
Hat/buff and gloves (13 miles)
What you get
Finisher medal
Chip timing
Free buff
National trust contribution fee
On the day
Marshals on course
Before you enter
Other questions
Registration includes a free buff, finisher medal, chip timing, and national trust contribution fee.
Yes, both routes are signed posted and marshalled. The 5-mile route has water and sweets at the finish, while the 13-mile route has water and sweets at one of the check points.
The event is based from the Storey Arms in the Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales, UK.
The 5-mile route has 538m (1765ft) elevation gain, and the 13-mile route has 1248m (4097ft) elevation gain.
Refer to the event website at https://offthetarmac.co.uk/pen-y-fan-challenge/ for course maps and detailed information.
Entry fee
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Expected July 2027
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