Beacons Ultra, Beacons Marathon and Beacons Half Marathon

The Beacons Ultra, Beacons Marathon and Beacons Half Marathon is a single event day held in the Brecon Beacons, Wales, organised by Andali Events Ltd. The event takes place on Saturday 7 November 2026 and offers three distances to suit a wide range of abilities: a 50-mile Ultra, a ~26-mile Marathon and a ~13-mile Half Marathon. Routes combine mixed terrain — mountain, trail, canal and road — and are centred on Talybont-on-Usk with Henderson Hall as the race headquarters. The event webpage and athlete information provide entry, route and logistical details for competitors.

Held late in the UK season, the Beacons event is notable for variable November weather and challenging underfoot conditions, and it is promoted as welcoming to both seasoned ultra runners and first-time ultra entrants. The Ultra uses a two-loop format with an out-and-back to Pen y Fan and includes specific cut-offs that may extend competition into the following day; competitors are referred to the athlete guide and official communications for mandatory kit and exact timing. Practical information such as parking (official event car park with a small local fee), athlete guide distribution and transfer policies are provided on the organiser and entry pages. Entrants should consult the official event and registration pages for the latest start lists, cut-offs and on-the-day logistics.