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Beast of the Beacons 10, 20 and 40 Mile Trail Running Challenge

Beast of the Beacons 10, 20 and 40 Mile Trail Running Challenge, Talybont-on-Usk
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Trail in United Kingdom, Talybont-on-Usk

Distances

  • Running

    50 Mile Ultra

    80.5 km

  • Running

    40 Mile

    65 km

    Start: Apr 15, 11:30 AM

    128.00 EUR

  • Running

    32 Mile Ultra

    51.5 km

  • Running

    20 Mile

    32.5 km

    Start: Apr 15, 12:30 PM

    80.00 EUR

  • Running

    Half Marathon

    21.1 km

  • Running

    10 Mile

    16 km

    Start: Apr 15, 02:30 PM

    48.00 EUR

About

A challenging trail running event in the Brecon Beacons National Park featuring 10, 20 and 40 mile routes with full support, checkpoints, and awards.

Typical weather in Talybont-on-Usk

Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).

Jan
08:15
16:33
Feb
07:31
17:28
Mar
06:29
18:19
Apr10°
06:18
20:11
May13°
05:22
21:01
Jun16°
04:56
21:35
Jul17°10°
05:15
21:27
Aug17°10°
06:00
20:39
Sep15°
06:50
19:30
Oct11°
07:39
18:22
Nov
07:34
16:25
Dec
08:15
16:05

Weather data by Open-Meteo

What's included in entry

  • Bespoke medal
  • Handcrafted Welsh Slate trophy (1st/2nd/3rd)
  • Random review entry voucher (RaceCheck)
  • Refuelling stations with food and drink
  • Full medical and support team on course
  • Chip timing and tracking
  • Online results and photo gallery
  • Canicross Trophy (top 3 canicross)

Prices & signup

  • 10 Mile48.00 EUR
  • 20 Mile80.00 EUR
  • 40 Mile128.00 EUR

FAQ

+ Do I have to carry everything on the manditory kit list?

You absolutely do! The mountains are unpredictable and the weather can change fast. We preform rigorous kit checks at registration and at random checkpoints on the event itself. We reserve the right to pull you from an event if you're not carrying all of the kit.

+ Can I transfer my entry if I can't take part anymore?

Transferring an enrty is easy but must be done 7 days prior to an event. You can either do transfer directly through SiEntries or you can contact us directly and we can change it for you.

+ Can I get a refund if I can no longer take place?

Unfortunately we can't offer any refunds but we have a lot of other options! To see how we can help you read to our Refunds and Transfer Policy.

+ When do I get my results?

Results are emailed out to you within 24 hours after the event finishes and are usually available on the website within 48 hours. They'll also be shared on our Facebook page within 24 hours.

+ Where do I find the GPX files?

The GPX files are all found at the bottom of each events page.

+ When do I get my final event email?

You final event email will be sent out to you about a week before the event. Make sure you read it ALL. If there are any changes to the event then they will be in this email.

Last updated: Jun 6, 2026, 12:03:23 AM

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