Secret Santa
Tinsel Twelve 12k, Turkey Ten & Half Marathon Du Mulled Wine
Saturday 15th February 2025
Distance
7.5 miles /12 KM
10 miles / 16km
13.1 Miles / 21 KM
Start Location
Llanbedr Hall
Elevation:
12 KM = 2220 FT
10 mile = 2856ft
13.1 Mile = 3935 FT
Finish Location
Llanbedr Hall
Cut Off Times
12 KM = 4 hrs
10 miles = 6 hrs
13.1 Miles = 6 hrs
Marked Route
Limitless Trails are very excited to be offering another Secret Santa Series, deep in the heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park.
We would ask you to show some Christmas spirit and all bring a small wrapped gift to the value of £5 - A secret Santa bucket will be available for you to choose a gift once you have returned. Mulled wine and a mince pie will be waiting for you at the finish... if you care to dress up to celebrate the festive season then please go for it.
What to Expect
Camping and parking will be available close to the start of the race. Registration and kit check will be at Registration - time to be confirmed by email prior the event.
There will be a drop bag zone at the start/finish – items left at your own risk.
Our checkpoint will be well stocked so you’ll be well fuelled throughout the day. We cater for all dietary requirements including vegans. At our checkpoints you can expect to be met with bananas, sweeties, biscuits, crisps, electrolytes, coke, squash, water and if you’re very lucky, some homemade cake.
Support crews, friends and families are more than welcome to attend the checkpoints however we do ask that runners take priority overall. Please be considerate of our neighbours at checkpoints - keep the noise down to a minimum and be considerate when parking.
During the event, you will also be supported by a full mobile medical unit. Support runners will be on the course at various locations if needed for vital support – all experienced within this Mountain Range.
Cut Off Times
12 KM = 6 hrs
13.1 & 10 Miles = 6 hrs
START TIMES WILL BE CONFIRMED VIA EMAIL - SUNDAY BEFORE THE EVENT
We want to encourage new trail runners to join this fantastic, supportive community as well as offering a challenging course for the seasoned trail runners in the half marathon. Whether you sprint or dance round this course, we guarantee you’ll have a phenomenal day!
Brief Route Outline
Starting at our base in Llanbedr Village you will not be disappointed. The 12k will leave the base and head out through the village of Llanbedr. Passing the church you head down on the trails that lead to climb the Henbant. The summit of Crugmawr greets you allowing you some gentle but fast trails before you descend down the beautiful valley Vale of Grwyney. A short lane section to follow before you climb once again back up towards the Table Mountain and final fast but steep decent to the finish. Total ascent is 2220ft.
The Half Marathon & 10 mile - Starting at our base of in Llanbedr Village you will not be disappointed. Passing the church you head down on the trails that lead to climb the Henbant. The summit of Crugmawr greets you allowing you some gentle but fast trails before you descend down the beautiful valley of Partrishow, you will not be disappointed. Here the 10 mile split left and head into the forest following some beautifully technical trails before meeting the route back to the valley. The half keep following the Beacons way for a short section you will head towards the forest and Cadwgan. A gentle ascent will lead you through the Mynydd Du Forest with a technical section that never fails to amaze. Greeted by beautiful views of the surrounding Black Mountains you have a fast trail down through the Grwyney Vale Valley. A short lane section to follow before you climb once again back up towards the Table Mountain and final fast but steep decent to the finish. Total ascent is 3935ft and 2856ft for the 10 mile.
4 hr and 6 hr cut off time is allocated for the events - approx 9am - 3pm.
Facilities
Physiotherapy
Camping
Refreshments
Toilets
Parking £5 - see below
Full Medical Team
What You Get from Santa’s Little Helpers
Bespoke medal, refreshments
Prizes - 1st 2nd & 3rd Hand crafted Welsh slate trophy, designed & hand carved in Wales - totally unique to us
1st Male & Female Vet over 50 & 60
Parking tickets will go into a ballot - winning ticket will have a free entry to our next event
Best picture advertising Limitless Trails on SM during this event will win a free entry to our next event
One refuel zones - full support from our amazing staff - refreshments
Full gallery of pictures
On line results
Great support on route
Fully marked course
Back runner support
Mulled wine & a mince pie next to an open fire!
Science in Sport - complimentary Nutrition Products
IMPORTANT
MANDATORY KIT - Waterproof Jacket/trousers, Race vest, capacity to carry 1 litre of fluid, food, , telephone, hat & gloves, appropriate footwear (trail shoes) first aid kit, foil blanket, & whistle. No participant will be allowed to participate without full kit. Full kit check at registration, spontaneous checks will be carried out on the event.
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/
Tinsel Twelve
£40
Turkey Ten
£42
Half Marathon Du Mulled Wine
£50