The Beacons Ultra

The Beacons Ultra takes place within the stunning Brecon Beacons National Park. This latest offer from 'Likeys' threads its way through some of the best countryside the British Isles has to offer. The route is a real mix of picturesque canal towpath, ancient mining tramroads and high mountain passes.

The event will see competitors attempt a challenging 45 mile course, designed to be navigational friendly, yet providing the opportunity to experience, safely some of the fantastic mountain terrain the National Park has to offer.

The event will provide the perfect challenge either as a ‘grand day out’ or for athletes preparing for multi day events in 2009 such as the Marathon des Sables. Equally, the basic navigation requirements and well marked and marshaled course will provide an excellent opportunity for those athletes taking their first steps in to the world of Ultra Marathons.

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The second year of the Beacons Ultra saw 84 hardy souls complete the testing 45 mile course on the 5th December 2009. The route was considered very much more challenging than in last year with the addition of a pretty challenging 500 metre climb approximately 4 mile in to the two lap circuit.

Mark Palmer once again was the clear winner on the day posting an awesome time of 6hrs 48mins 10 secs amongst some very capable athletes.

For others it was very much an endurance event, especialy as weather conditions turned for the worse later on in the afternoon. 'Big Respect' to the those enduring 14 hours or more of driving rain and wind.

The results from this magnificent day can be seen here