Beast of the Blacks Ultra 40 mi plus 20 & 10 mile

Beast of the Blacks Ultra 40 mi plus 20 & 10 mile takes place on 6 March 2027 in Crickhowell, Wales. Three off-road distances are on the programme on the same day, with staggered starts from longest to shortest: 40 miles (65 km) at 08:00, 20 miles (32.5 km) at 09:00 and 10 miles (17 km) at 10:00. No official elevation gain has been published for these courses.

The range of formats lets you choose your level of commitment within the same event. The 10-mile race suits runners used to long trail outings who want to discover Welsh mountain running; the 20-mile race already calls for experience of three- to four-hour efforts; the 40-mile race is a true ultra and requires a specific training block, with back-to-back long runs at weekends and descent work. An early-March date means building volume through the winter, with kit suited to potentially muddy ground and long stretches of self-sufficiency.