Rasus y Bannau FAQs 2025
Rasus y Bannau - FAQs 2025
1)-Do I need to carry all the compulsory kit?
YES. On both all race courses you must carry all the compulsory kit.
For the compulsory kit list click here.
2)-I am in a team, do all team members need to carry all the compulsory kit?
YES all team members must carry the whole kit. This includes all of it... first aid kit, map, compass…all of it!
3)-Will there be a kit check?
Yes. You will be required to show a number of random items from your kit before you are allowed to register and receive your race number.
No kit = No number. You have been warned!
All podium finishers will also be kit checked at the end.
4)-How hard is the navigation?
The routes are simple to follow using a combination of the gps device and additional markers at junctions. The routes follows logical trails in the park. It is the participants responsibility to follow the route using a combination of the gps and signage.
To enter you should be a competent trail runner, and if you have any doubts you should recce the route and practise your route finding and navigation in your training.
5)- When will entries close?
Two weeks before race date or before if the event sells out.
6)- What are the entry limits?
Entries are limited for 2025 to
150 entrants for each event
7)- Is there a reserve list?
NO - There is no reserve list for the event. Once the entry limits have been reached there are no extra spaces available.
8)- Can I enter & pay on the day?
No, you must register using the online registration system at sientries system.
9)-I can’t do the event, can I have a refund or transfer to a different race?
As per our terms and conditions 'If competitors withdraw prior to the event, the following costs are incurred'
5 months before the event, 75% of entry fee will be refunded OR you can transfer the remaining cost (75% of entry fee) off a different event.
2 months before the event, 50% of entry fee will be refunded OR you can transfer the remaining cost (50% of entry fee) to a different race.
1 month before the event, no Refunds or Transfers to another race are available .
You can transfer your place to another participant until two weeks prior to the race day.
Please note if you require refund or transfer you must e-mail us at info@runwalkcrawl.co.uk. Your transfer/refund will be processed within 30 days of the e-mail.
As part of the sign up you are offered the option of taking out 3rd party race insurance for a small additional fee. This is a contract between you the participant and the insurance company and is processed with them direct. The 3rd party event insurance allows you to reclaim a refund if you are unable to race and fall outside our policy as explained above. Before taking out the third party insurance it is important to fully read the insurance terms and conditions and decide for yourself if there is a benefit to taking the insurance out. For example, if you were to make a claim on the insurance the third party insurance company will ask you to provide evidence (such as a doctors note) and it is important to way up the cost of providing the evidence (price of the Drs note) against the cost of the event and in many of the cheaper races it may be more beneficial for you to stick with our cancellation policy (T&Cs above).
10)- I can’t race can I transfer my entry to a friend?
As per our terms and conditions as summarised in FAQ 9 (above). You can transfer your place to another runner up until 2 weeks before the event. After this date there is strictly no transfers available.
11)-Will I receive a medal for completing the event?
Yes you will receive a medal when you finish the challenge?
For the avoidance of doubt you will not receive a medal if you do not complete the relevant course in the given time frame. If you complete 26 miles of the ultra course, but drop out or are timed out you will not receive a marathon medal.
12)- Can I walk the challenge? Time limits
Yes the races is open to runners and walkers that can maintain the pace to reach the cut off times.
13)- Are there cut off times and what happens if I miss the cut off times?
There are cut off times at various checkpoints. If you miss the cut off times, then you will be retired from the event. If you are doubtful of weather, you can reach the cut off times for an event you should enter a shorter course- or recce the first sections toc check!
14)- What is the terrain like and what type of trainers should I wear?
The terrain is mountain trail. This means it combines grassy trails, hard rock trails, with some muddy sections.
The best type of trainer for the Brecon Beacons route would be a trail trainer which is comfortable on hard trail but with good - to - excellent grip for the downhills depending on the forecast.
If there is a lot of rain in the preceding days then a more aggressive trail trainer with better grip would be best.
A full fellrunning shoe would be ideal or a trail trainer with very good grip. A road shoe would be unsuitable for most of the more technical and muddy sections especially on the descents near cliffs and therefore you would not be allowed to race in them.
15)-Do I need to book a bus?
As the routes are circular there is no need to book bus transport.
16)- When will final event details be sent out?
All final event details will be sent out to the e-mail address you registered with 1 week before the event date.
All other information is found on the event webpage or in the FAQs above.
If you have not received the details please check your junk e-mail folders, and check your e-mail address you registered with is correct. If you still haven't received then then please e-mail or contact us.
We will also post the event details on the website, and facebook page one week before the event.
17)- Where are the Checkpoints and what is available?
There are 8 checkpoints on the 100km race, 5 on the 45mile race and 2 on the marathon. The marathon also has 2 manned mountain safety points near the Gap road which must be visited.
The race checkpoint locations, distances and cut-off times (in brackets) are as follows.
100 km race checkpoints
1- Talybont Reservior - 11.5miles / 3000ft
2- Taf Fechen 18miles / 4600ft
3- A470 crossing (opposite storey arms) 24miles / 6000ft
4- Blaen Llia Forest Car Park (Drop Bag) 30miles / 7700ft
5- 38miles / 8700ft
6- 45miles / 11300ft
7- 50miles / 13200ft
8- A470 crossing (opposite storey arms) 56miles / 14100ft
Ultra 45 mile race checkpoints
1- Talybont Reservior - 11.5miles / 3000ft
2- Taf Fechen 18miles / 4600ft
3- A470 crossing (opposite storey arms) 24miles / 6000ft
4- Blaen Llia Forest Car Park (Drop Bag) 30miles / 7700ft
5- A470 crossing (opposite storey arms) 38 miles / 8600ft
Marathon race checkpoints
1- Talybont Reservior - 11.5miles / 3000ft
2- Taf Fechen 18miles / 4600ft
Water will be at each checkpoint. As is standard in Ultras and as per your compulsory kit there will not be any plastic cups for water or hot drinks. A link to the race provisions can be found on the blog.
In addition for Ultra races there is an option of having a drop bag which will be taken to CP4 Blaen Llia Forest Car Park (30miles).
18)- Where are the best places for my friends and family to support?
The Breocn Beacons are a great place for friends and families to support, and Brecon is a lively town with lots to see and do.
A supporter guide will be sent out along with the pre-event notes.
19)- The GPS file does not open?
To access a gps file you will first need to save the relevant file to your computer. To do this right click on the download and choose 'save as' and save it to your computer. In order to view / use the file it will have to be imported onto a device that allows you to view & use it. Please Note-If you open the file on your computer it will appear blank / full of gibberish! It can only be viewed by importing it onto a gps device (eg Garmin Fenix, Suunto Ambit etc) or by viewing it using a computer program that will access the information.
20)- Is there a drop bag facility?
There is 1 drop bag available for the Ultra races which will be available at CP4 Blaen Llia at (30miles)
The drop bag should be a maximum of 20litres, 10kg, waterproof and clearly marked with the competitors name and number. These will be collected at the start in Brecon. Once the checkpoint has closed these will be moved onto the finish.