A classic , tough A to B 'grassroots' fell race taking in three major peaks in the Black Mountains.
Checkpoints:
Start: 240203 – Llanbedr Village (start)
1: 262227 – Crug Mawr
2: 258213 – Stile off open fell
3: 253191 – Path junction
4: 273188 – Summit Sugar Loaf
5: 286133 – Llanfoist drink station – there’s a 3hr cut off here
6: 270119 – Summit of Blorenge
7: 257088 – Finish. Blaenavon (just down from the rugby club)
Cut Off Times – there will be a cut-off time of 3.00 (three hours) hours in Llanfoist. If you are not through in three hours here you will be asked to retire as the final section of this race is probably the most demanding.
Use of GPS is not permitted on this race.
Valley Crossing – when crossing the valley between Crug Mawr Stile off Open Fell (CP2) and The Sugar Loaf path junction (CP3) you must follow the footpath route. It will be flagged on The Sugar Loaf side. The set flagged route crosses private land which we have permission to use. You must NOT shortcut up to The Sugar Loaf. You are welcome to choose your route other than on this section of the race.
Please note: This is NOT a race for beginners to fell running
This is a linear race, not a circuit. You have to arrange your own transport or cadge a lift on an adhoc basis on the day to get from the finish to start. The start is at Llanbedr village (NP8 1SR) and the finish is at the Rugby Club in Blaenavon.
Full Kit Requirements as per FRA ruling: waterproof whole body cover (with taped seams and integrated attached hood), hat, gloves, map of the route, compass, whistle and emergency food. Any changes to this will be announced at registration. Otherwise please assume full kit. The end of March can be a very changeable time of year for weather - spring sunshine or snow - and often both on the same day! Come prepared.
Either leave your car at the finish and buddy up for a lift to the start or we will try to group people for lifts after the prize giving to collect cars. If you leave your vehicle at the start it's about 25 minutes from the finish to collect it.
Venue(s)
The start, registration and collection of pre-registered numbers and chip for timing is at Llanbedr Village Hall NP8 1SR.
The finish is at the Leisure Centre by the finish line in Blaenavon NP4 9HR.
Llanbedr village is tiny and the start is by the church. There is car parking in the village. Please be sensitive to local residents when choosing where to park.
Please use the above postcodes to locate the start/registration and finish.
Either leave your car at the finish and buddy up for a lift to the start or we will try to group people for lifts after the prize giving to collect cars. If you leave your vehicle at the start it’s about 25 minutes from the finish to collect it. No one has ever been left behind at the finish.
Post Race
There will be hot drinks and food after the race. There are also hot showers and changing rooms. Live results will be on the screen and then on RaceTek: https://www.racetek-live.co.uk
Prize giving will be at 3.30 pm in the centre. Please don’t leave before the prize giving unless you really have to – it’s part of the event.
Race Route (approximate)
