The Beacons Ultra, Marathon and Half

The Beacons Ultra, Marathon and Half takes place on 7 November 2026 in Brecon, Wales. Three trail formats make up the programme: the 80.5 km ultra sets off at 7.30am, then the 42.2 km marathon and the 21.1 km half marathon start together at 10am. No elevation figures are given in the available data.

The two-and-a-half-hour gap between the ultra and the other races is down to running time: those tackling the longest distance get daylight for most of their effort, which is valuable in early November. For the marathon and half, a mid-morning start leaves time for a proper warm-up and a digested breakfast. With no published profile, it is wise to prepare for these distances as hilly races and to pack wind- and rain-proof clothing.