Friday, October 30, 2026
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The Black Beacon Mountain Races are a series of linear, long distance mountain trail races crossing the Black Mountains and Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Parks from South to North. There are 4 race distances to choose from: 100 mile, 50 mile, 50km, and 21 mile.
Crossing Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons
12,000ft elevation over 100 miles
Waterfalls and reservoirs
Highest mountain peaks of South Wales
Start / Finish
Varies by race: 100 mile: Hay on Wye; 50 mile: Pontneddfechan; 50km: Pontneddfechan; 21 mile: Llangynidir
Varies by race: 100 mile: Hay on Wye; 50 mile: Hay on Wye; 50km: Llangynidir; 21 mile: Hay on Wye
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What you get
Finisher medal
Chip timing
Race photos
Optional coach transport from finish to start
2 drop bags for 100 mile, 1 for 50 mile
Buckle for 100 mile finishers
Coach transport available from finish to start: 50 mile at 0545 from Hay-on-Wye, 50km at 0645 from Llangynidir, trail at 0915 from Hay-on-Wye
On the day
Marshals on course
First aid on course
Before you enter
Other questions
100 mile: +7500m, 50 mile: +3750m, 50km: +2200m, 21 mile: +1200m.
Yes, navigation is relatively straightforward with well-marked courses and checkpoints.
Yes, optional coach transport can be added when registering.
Hay on Wye, United Kingdom
Friday, October 30, 2026
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€184
entry fee
