Ultra Running Hub Talybont-on-Usk, United Kingdom · Saturday, August 8, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
Brecon Beacons 51km
Race completed
51 km Distance
2,140 m Climbing
5.8 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 42 m / km
Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
Time limit 12 hours
14:07 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 69% of 50K races. Measured against 1007 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Typical conditions, August
Daytime high 19°C
Night low 11°C
Rainfall Showers likely
Daylight 15 h 08 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 256 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 51 km of trail with 2,140 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes42 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition51 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles2,140 m of ascent to walk up.
- HeadlampsA 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.
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