Beast of the Blacks 10, 20 and 40 Mile Trail Running Challenge
Saturday 8th March 2025
Distance
11 Miles / 17 KM
20 Miles/32.5 KM
40 Miles/65 KM
Start Location
Llanbedr Hall
NP8 1SR
Elevation
11 Mile: 3418 FT
20 Mile: 4553 FT
40 Mile: 9106 FT
Finish Location
Llanbedr Hall
NP8 1SR
Cut Off Times
11 Miles : 5 hrs
20 Miles: 8 hrs
40 Miles: 16 hrs
Marked Course
The Beast of the Blacks 10, 20 and 40 is a great challenge amongst some spectacular, harsh but stimulating trails within the Majestic Black Mountains of Wales. Attracting runners from the elite to the beginner you will not be disappointed by this event. The event will be marked with the added support of marshals. Generous cut off times of 5 hrs for the 10 mile, 8 hours for the 20 mile route and 16 hours for the 40 mile route will ensure that you can tame the beast. The 40 mile event will be a reverse of the 20 mile loop so whatever scenery you miss on the first lap, you can capture on the second lap.
Starting near the village of Llanbedr deep in the heart of the mountains you will climb directly onto the Black Mountains. Greeted with outstanding views that will follow you around this beautiful route whilst taking in forest trails, mountain tops, river crossings and ancient churches. Red kites will be your companions besides an abundance of wildlife. Spring into Spring and enjoy the Mountains at their very best.
This is a canicross friendly event. Dogs must be at least 12 months of age, fit to run and kept on the lead at all times. Owners take full responsibility for their dogs both at headquarters and on the route. Unfortunately, due to the added benefit of having a bit of extra ‘pull’ from your four-legged friend, we cannot allocate trophies to any canicross participants.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Checkpoints
Our checkpoints are well stocked so you’ll be well fuelled throughout the day. We cater for all dietary requirements including vegan. At our checkpoints, you can expect to be met with nuts, bananas, sweeties, biscuits, crisps, electrolytes, coke, squash, water and if you’re very lucky, some homemade cake!
CUT OFF TIMES-START TIMES
APPROX-TBC BY EMAIL PRIOR TO THE EVENT
FRIDAY NIGHT PRE REG 4PM - 8PM
MORNING REGISTRATION time TBC
10 MILER - 9AM REG - 9.45AM BRIEFING - START 10AM
40 MILER - 7AM REG - 7.45AM BRIEFING - 8AM START
20 MILER - 8AM REG -8.45AM BRIEFING - 9AM START
START TIMES WILL BE CONFIRMED VIA EMAIL - SUNDAY BEFORE THE EVENT
WHAT TO EXPECT
Facilities
Camping
Refreshments
Toilets
Parking £5 - Parking tickets will go into a ballot - winning ticket will receive a free entry to our next event
Full Medical Team
STALLS
VOUCHERS
What You Get
Bespoke medal
Prizes - 1st 2nd & 3rd Handcrafted trophy, designed in Wales - totally unique to us
1st Male & Female Vet over 50
Canicross trophy
Parking tickets will go into a ballot - winning ticket will receive a free entry to our next event
Best picture advertising Limitless Trails on Social Media during this event will win a free entry to our next event - Tag @limitlesstrails on Instagram
Two refuel zones - full support from our amazing staff - refreshments and food - first aid
PLEASE NOTE - 10 MILE CHECK POINT 1 IS JUST OFF THE ROUTE - THIS CP IS OPTIONAL
Full gallery of pictures
Online results
Refreshments, homemade cake, snacks, sandwiches and much more will be available to feast on after the event. All dietary requirements will be tailored for.
MANDATORY KIT
Waterproof Jacket and trousers
Race vest/pack
Base layer Top - Must be either synthetic or merino wool, we suggest spare socks
Capacity to carry 1 litre of fluid
Emergency Food for the duration
Map or gpx file downloaded
Fully Charged Mobile Phone + power pack (40mile only)
Hat & gloves
Appropriate footwear (trail shoes)
First aid kit - essential items
Foil blanket
Reusable Cup
Head torch & whistle + spare batteries
No participant will be allowed to participate without the full kit. A full kit check will be undertaken at registration and spontaneous checks will be carried out on the event. There will be NO changes to the mandatory kit lists due to weather - the mountains are unpredictable.
Please note that we are a cup free event - please remember to bring your reusable cup.
CAMPING
We have a field with toilets within walking distance of HQ for basic camping. No need to book, we’ll share details on the pre-race email.
Anyone looking for a bit more luxury may want to consider our friends at Pyscodlyn Camping and Caravan site very close to Abergavenny and Crickhowell. Booking essential:
https://pyscodlyn.sb.anytimebooking.eu/place_booking/#forward
For an alternative, rustic farm camp close to Crickhowell, and right below Table Mountain, consider Ty Mawr Camping Field in Llanbedr, Powys. Call Donna on 01873 810606.
POST-RACE RECOVERY SAUNA AND ICE BATH!
To soothe those aching limbs and speed up your recovery, why not consider our friends at Cwmdu Contrast Fire and Ice? Check out their website to book this great experience in a wonderful natural setting, right on our doorstep:
https://cwmdu-contrast.square.site/
GPX Downloads
20 MILE GPX FILE DOWNLOAD (REVERSED FOR THE 40)
GPX Downloads
£60
20 Mile Challenge
£80
40 Mile Ultra Challenge
£48
10 Mile Challenge