DateExpected
Mid September 2027
Based on past editions. We'll confirm when the organiser announces.
Venue
Bryn Bettws, Port Talbot, South Wales
Neath, Neath Port Talbot
Countdown
September
A marathon-plus loop through Afan with under 1,000 m of climbing. A proper day out that rewards even pacing, and you go self-sufficient.
Key facts
01Mandatory kit: waterproof jacket, phone, foil blanket, whistle, 1 litre water, GPX
02Carry 800 calories and a reusable cup, plus an elastic bandage and cap or buff
03Last edition cut-off was 8h30, with the finish closing at 17:30
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The course
The route
Neath
Distance42km
Total climb970m
StartElevation
0 kmDrag map to rotate42.1 km
Weather
Mid-September, Neath
17°CTypical high
12°CTypical low
8°CColdest in 20 years
49%Days with rain
Highs around 17°C and lows around 12°C, but it has dropped to 8°C. Rain on 49% of days.
NASA POWER data, 2006-2025, the week either side of race day
Results
Course verified. Results not yet available.
Organiser
Training
Training for the The Maverick X Series Afan Forest 42 km
We don't do generic plans. We combine deep knowledge of this race's demands with your recent training, then build a plan with you that progresses as you do.
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Intervals.icuWhat a The Maverick X Series Afan Forest 42 km plan targets
Typical sessions
42 km with 970 m of climbing
Time on feet and fatigue resistance
Fuelling and pacing for the whole event
What your weeks look like
Typical sessions
Long runs that build time on your feet
Tempo and threshold sessions to hold race pace
Back-to-back weekend runs for fatigue resistance
Not a generic schedule
Typical sessions
Built from your current fitness and the time you actually have
Adapts every week as Beina learns how you respond
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One clear next session, never a wall of spreadsheet
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