Beacons Ultra, Beacons Marathon and Beacons Half Marathon 42 km
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DateExpected
Early November 2026
Based on past editions. We'll confirm when the organiser announces.
Venue
Henderson Hall, Talybont-on-Usk, Powys, Wales, LD3 7YQ
Brecon, Powys
Countdown
November
The marathon takes in both Cribyn and Pen y Fan in a single loop. Honest mountain running, with plenty of climbing packed into a marathon distance.
Key facts
01Finish by 18:30
02Runners must be 18 or over on race day
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The course
The route
Brecon
Distance42km
Total climb1,319m
StartElevation
0 kmDrag map to rotate42.1 km
Weather
Early-November, Brecon
10°CTypical high
5°CTypical low
-3°CColdest in 20 years
65%Days with rain
Highs around 10°C and lows around 5°C, but it has dropped to -3°C. Rain on 65% of days. Pack for the cold end, not the average.
NASA POWER data, 2006-2025, the week either side of race day
2023 results
Who finishes, and how
#RiderTimeAvg speed
01Emma HOGBEN04:48:448.8 km/h
02Alissa ELLIS04:54:498.6 km/h
03Jen DAFFIN05:21:007.9 km/h
24
Women finishers
6:07:19
Median time
6.9 km/h
Median speed
Women · 2023 results, as published by the organiser.
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Training
Training for the Beacons Ultra, Beacons Marathon and Beacons Half Marathon 42 km
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42 km with 1,319 m of climbing
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