Pen Y Fan 20k
Sun, 02 May
|Taf Fechan Forest Carpark
BTR head back to the Brecon Beacons for the first time in 2021.
Time & Location
02 May 2021, 08:00 – 11:00
Taf Fechan Forest Carpark, Dyfed, Kings Rd, Llandovery CF48 2UT, UK
About the Event
Please read all event information before attending:
Event Information:
We will run the traditional Pen Y Fan horseshoe route. It will summit Fan Y Big, Cribyn, Pen Y Fan and Corn Du. Runners must leave Bristol at 06.00-06.30 to meet at 08.00 at the Taf Fechen Forest Car Park. To take part in this event you should be fit for running hills and should be able to run 20km on mountainous terrain comfortably.
Approximate Distance: 20km
Approximate Elevation: 1100m
Expected Terrain: Sheep trails, rocky paths, lots of ascent and descent
Run Leaders: Joe Wenman & Jason Dickson
Entry Requirements: This is a tough run requiuring participants to have reasonable fell running experience
Essential Kit:
All kit on this list is essential, regardless of the weather or your exerience level. We will be completing kit spot checks for safety.
- Trail running shoes
- Head torch with spare batteries
- Waterproof jacket with taped seams
- Appropriate clothing for the weather
- Minimum 1000ml of water
- Some form of sodium in food or drink
- Minimum 400kcal of food
- Fully charged mobile phone
- Survival bag or foil blanket
- Gloves and warm hat or buff
- Spare, warm change of clothes in the car
- Towel in the car
- Spare food and drink in the car
- Hand sanatizer and face mask
Recommended Extra Kit:
- First Aid Kit
- Map and compass
Other Information
- You must register on this page to attend
- If your plans change, please revisit this page to cancel your attendance so another member can take your place
- Do not attend this run if you are not medically well or injured in any way
- You must socially distance at all BTR events
- You must always listen to instructions and guidance provided by BTR run leaders