Midnight Mountain Marathon

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  • Date Sat 7th June 2025
  • Time 17:30
  • Location Brecon, Powys
  • Price £45.00 - £65.00
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances Marathon, Half Marathon

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Midnight Mountain Marathon

Sat 7th June 2025

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Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Midnight Mountain Marathon, hosted by the Midnight Mountain Marathon team! On Saturday, June 7th, 2025, join fellow runners in the stunning Bannau Brycheiniog mountains in Brecon, Powys, for a night of exhilarating competition and breathtaking scenery.

This unique event features three exciting race distances: a full marathon, a half marathon, and a challenging Bergen edition. What sets this marathon apart? Runners will embark on their journey at 5:30 PM, racing into the stunning sunset and embracing the beauty of dusk. With the promise that everyone will return by midnight, participants can expect a magical atmosphere under the stars. Don’t miss out on this extraordinary running adventure that combines endurance, scenery, and the thrill of night racing!

Midnight Mountain Marathon

Sat 7th June 2025

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Organiser's Description

In the majestic mountains of the Bannau Brycheiniog.

3 races, a marathon, a half marathon and a Bergen edition.

The twist? You don't start till 5:30pm and you'll run into the sunset. Some runners will return without needing to turn their torch on, everyone gets back by midnight.

Welcome to The Midnight Mountain Marathon...

Races

  • Marathon

    £65.00

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  • Half Marathon

    £45.00

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  • Marathon - With Bergen

    £65.00

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  • Half Marthon - With Bergen

    £45.00

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  • Marathon

    £65.00

    Booking for more than 1?

  • Half Marathon

    £45.00

    Booking for more than 1?

  • Marathon - With Bergen

    £65.00

    Booking for more than 1?

  • Half Marthon - With Bergen

    £45.00

    Booking for more than 1?

What's Included

  • Stunning location
  • Unique race format
  • Huuuge bling medal

Parking

Free parking on site

Location

Henderson Hall,
Talybont on Usk
LD37YQ​

schedule

MARATHON
15:45 – 17:00 Registration
17:15 Mandatory race and safety briefing
17:30 Event starts
24:00 Finish cut off

HALF MARATHON
16:45 – 17.45 Registration
17:45 Mandatory race and safety briefing
24:00 Finish Cut Off

FULL BERGEN
(Half Marathon Bergen starts with Marathon)
14:30 – 15:30 Registration
15:45 Mandatory race / safety briefing and bag weighing
16:00 Full Bergen event starts

the marathon

The big one. 26miles, 3500ft of climbing. The "fan dance" ft Pen Y Fan

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at the Midnight Mountain Marathon organised by Howling Events Ltd. Taking place on Saturday 7th June 2025 in Brecon, Powys, this unique evening marathon starts at 5.30pm from Talybont on Usk. Runners will be challenged to conquer the stunning Bannau Brychiniog as they run through forests, over streams, past waterfalls, and up mountains. From the lakes and forests to the highest point in South Wales (and back down again) this is a truly iconic route.

The marathon includes part of the 'Fan Dance', a famous route used in British Special Forces selection, featuring an ascent of Pen y Fan standing at 2,907ft / 886m. Don't miss this opportunity to test your limits and experience the beauty of the Brecon Beacons under the starry night sky.

What sets this race apart from other races is the midnight cut off, meaning runners must complete the course before the clock strikes twelve.

The Midnight Mountain Marathon is no ordinary marathon.

DETAILS
Distance: 26.2 miles

Start time:5:30pm

Start location: LD3 7YQ

Entry fee: £65

Age: 14+

Prizes: Open, 40+ 50+

Kit: Torch, mobile phone

the route

the half marathon

A tough run with 2000ft of climbing with a few less tops than the full marathon

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at the Midnight Mountain Half Marathon organised by Howling Events Ltd. Taking place on Saturday 7th June 2025 in Brecon, Powys, this unique evening marathon starts at 6.00pm from Talybont on Usk. Runners will be challenged to conquer the stunning Bannau Brychiniog as they run through forests, over streams and past waterfalls. Incorporating some of the best forest trail running in the Beacons

Don't miss this opportunity to test your limits and experience the beauty of the Brecon Beacons.

What sets this race apart from other races is the midnight cut off, meaning runners must complete the course before the clock strikes twelve.

The Midnight Mountain Half Marathon is no ordinary half.

DETAILS
Distance: 13.1 miles

Start time: 6:00pm

Start location: LD3 7YQ

Entry fee: £45

Age: 14+

Prizes: Open, 40+ 50+

Kit: Torch, mobile phone

the route

the bergen runs

The Marathon or Half Marathon with an added 45lb bergen on your back. Proper hardcore!

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at the Midnight Mountain Marathon Bergen Edition organised by Howling Events Ltd. Taking place on Saturday 7th June 2025 in Brecon, Powys, the two unique courses will challenge participants to conquer the stunning Brecon Beacons as they run/yomp/stagger through forests, over streams, past waterfalls, and up mountains.

The marathon includes part of the 'Fan Dance', a famous route used in British Special Forces selection, featuring an ascent of Pen y Fan, the highest peak in South Wales standing at 2,907ft / 886m. Don't miss this opportunity to test your limits and experience the beauty of the Brecon Beacons under the starry night sky all with a weighted Bergen on your back!.

What sets this event apart is the midnight cut off, meaning runners must complete the course before the clock strikes twelve.

The Midnight Mountain Marathon Bergen is no walk in the park….

DETAILS
Distance: 26.2 / 13.1 miles

Start time: 4:30pm

Start location: LD3 7YQ

Entry fee: £65

Age: 14+

Prizes: Open, 40+ 50+

Kit: Torch, mobile phone

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