Midnight Mountain Marathon

Each marathon participant will now have a satellite tracker.

• Stunning location
• Unique race format
• Huuuge bling medal

Schedule (except Full Bergen)
15:30–17:00 Registration
17:15 Mandatory race and safety briefing
17:30 Marathon Start
18:00 Half Marathon Start

Full Bergen Schedule
15:15–15:45 Registration
15:45 Race briefing & bag weighing
16:00 Full Bergen Event Start

All participants must bring along a completed and signed disclaimer.

Registration
Held in the hall. All participants must register before the race.

You will receive:
Race number (with chip, must be on the front)
Course map
Event Timing

Chip timing is done via a wristband. There are dibber points along the course which you will need to press your wristband against. This will be demonstrated in the race briefing.

Start / Finish
Look for Howling Events flags/gantry. Race starts with a foghorn.

Courses
Mixture of trail and mountain paths with some road sections.
Course will be marked with yellow signs and white flags.
All runners will receive a printed map.
Please be respectful near homes, especially at night.

Aid Stations
Full Marathon: Approx. miles 7.5 & 19
Half Marathon: One station at approx. mile 7
Items: Water* , electrolyte/gels, coke, bananas, jelly babies, cake

You may drop your own nutrition at registration.

If retiring: Inform checkpoint staff—do not leave without telling someone.

*Due to the number of entrants and a care for the environment, Howling Events are trying to do our bit by cutting down on waste. Howling Events will NOT be supplying any plastic cups at the aid stations, so no cup means no drink. By having a collapsable cup ensures that you can have refreshments at the aid stations.

Medical Support
Medics at miles 7.5, Pen y Fan summit, mile 19, and HQ.

Minor injury: Can walk, needs attention (e.g., cut or sprain).
Major injury: Cannot walk (e.g., broken leg, heart attack).

Emergency procedure:
Apply first aid
Inform nearest marshal
Sweeper crew will follow the last runners.

Weather
Mountain weather can change quickly. Kit is essential.
Forecast available at registration.
Race may be canceled or rerouted for safety (e.g., thick fog, high winds).

All runners must carry the following kit:
Issued map
Waterproof top
Min. 400ml of water/drink
ICE details on back of race number
Chocolate bar or similar snack
Fully charged mobile (HQ number programmed)

The following additional list is mandatory for the full marathon:
Whistle
Compass
Long trousers/tights
Hat and gloves
Head torch + spare batteries
Lightweight warm layer
High-vis vest (can be on pack – £3 here)
Basic blister kit
Collapsible cup (optional but recommended)

Cut-off
If you reach mile 11 after 8:30pm, you will be guided onto a slightly shortened route.
If you reach mile 19 after 10:45pm, you will be escorted to finish.
If you reach the end after midnight, you will not have reached the gold standard race time (but you’ll still get a medal).

Finish Line
Hot drinks and soup at the hall.
Medals for all finishers.
Snacks and drinks available.

Facilities at HQ
Toilets
Showers

We have trophies for the outright winners of each of the events.

Marathon – First female, first male
Half Marathon – First female, first male
Bergen Marathon – First female, first male
Bergen Half Marathon – First female, first male

All finishers will receive a medal.

13.1 MILES / 1,425FT

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at the Midnight Mountain Half Marathon organised by Howling Events Ltd. Taking place on Saturday 6th June 2026 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.

Start time: 6:00pm

Start location: LD3 7YQ

26.2 MILES / 4,300FT

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at the Midnight Mountain Marathon organised by Howling Events Ltd. Taking place on Saturday 6th June 2026 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.

Start time: 5:30pm

Satellite tracker: Included

Start location: LD3 7YQ

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at the Midnight Mountain Marathon Bergen Edition organised by Howling Events Ltd. Taking place on Saturday 6th June 2026 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 Bergen run is a littler spicier than the standard runs as the Marathon runners have to carry a weighted Bergen. 35lbs for men and 25lbs for women.

You will need to bring your own Bergen and we will weigh it at the start and at the end!

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….

Distance: 26.2 / 13.1 miles

Start time: 4:30pm

Start location: LD3 7YQ