Trails & Tarmac Summer 12hr BYU 2026

We are excited to continue with the latest instalment of the Limitless Trails BYU Series. This one has a time cut-off and a sprint last lap finish to determine the winner. The first eleven yards are the standard format, each one to be completed within an hour. The twelfth and final yard is a race. Winning trophy for 1st place Male & Female Anyone completing a yard receives a medal, and we have a special medal for anyone who reaches 32 miles ie ULTRA. Set just outside Crickhowell deep in the Black Mountains the route is 50/50 Trail and Tarmac, with only one gradual climb and a short steep section, the rest is relatively flat terrain which means fast. You will be fed & watered, with additional hot food after the 5th yard. Start is 9am Saturday morning.  Details will be confirmed via email - Monday PM before the event Here are the rules : We have a 4.167 mile loop 1/ Starting Corral Participants must be in the starting corral at the bell 2/ Starts . Each loop starts precisely 1 hour after the last . Runners will be  given 3, 2, and 1 minutes prior to start . All competitors must start at the bell (no late starts) 3/ Loops . Except for restrooms, competitors may not leave the course until each loop is completed . No non-competitors on the course (including eliminated runners) . No personal aid during a loop (common aid stations are allowed) one will be at HQ . Each of the first eleven loops must be completed within an hour to be counted. . No artificial aids (including trekking poles) . Slower runners must allow passes. 5/ Timing . Timing of the loops is optional - we will have timing 6/ Winner/Results . The winner is the fastest person on the final (12th) yard, i.e. a race. . Results of each runner in terms of distance covered will be given. 7/ Cap . Race capped at 12 hours. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Additional information for support crew: 1/ No supporters are allowed in the corral at any time 2/ No phone calls allowed to/from runners when they are on the course, other than an emergency 3/ Kitchen area is for staff only, we will have a pop-up kitchen for supporters' help with prep Medics on site Showers & toilets Our photographers during the day hours. Free to download post-event Parking @ HQ - £5 which enters you into a free event with us, distance of choice