A straight up and down short, steep fell race. One checkpoint- the summit of Pen Cerrig Calch. No other course markings. No map supplied.
Date and time
2pm, Saturday 21st March 2020
Venue
The race starts and finishes at Ty Mawr Farm, near Llanbedr village. See below for location map.
Championship status
2019 Welsh Championships and South Wales Series.
How to enter
On the day.
£2.
Teams free (3 to count).
Age Limit
16+ years on race day
Organisers
Helen Brown and Mynydd Du.
Contact Helen on 07885 576225 or lens3011@gmail.com
Registration
TBC.
Parking
TBC.
Location
Facilities
TBC
Course
5.5 km (3 miles), 450 metres ascent (1500 feet).
WFRA classification "AS".
WFRA other classifications: LK (Local Knowledge advantageous) / PM (Partially Marked).
Start and finish is on private land and is marked.
Pen Cerrig-calch Race Map
Kit Requirement
Waterproof whole body cover (with taped seams and integrated attached hood) + hat + gloves + map of the course area + compass + whistle + fell-running shoes. This maybe relaxed on the day at RO’s discretion.
No dogs.
No GPS.
The use of music/sound equipment that restricts hearing is prohibited.
Records
M: Tim Davies 26:30 in 2003
F: Ann Nixon 33:15 in 1997
Results
The race is new to Mynydd Du, but we'll publish any we find here.
Prize giving
After the finish!
Accommodation
Brecon Beacons Tourism
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