Pen y Fan Race - 14th July 2012
In 2012 Pen y Fan has been chosen as a counter in
- the Welsh Athletics Mountain Running Championships
- the WFRA Open Welsh Championships
- the WFRA South Wales Summer Series
A quote from Keith Anderson, record holder:
I really enjoyed the Pen-y-Fan race. It is a great course and I never forget the feeling of flying I got on that descent
If you would like to enter or watch the race, this should tell you everything you need to know. If you have any more questions, please contact us.
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Saturday 14th July 2012 |
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| Time |
Start 11:00 am. Please make sure you register by 10:30 am at the latest. |
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| Location |
- Cwm Llwch car park (SO 006 245) near Brecon. NB the race start is another 10 minutes walk up the valley.
- See interactive maps below.
- Printable maps showing directions from Brecon: Map1 Map2
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| Entry fee |
Pen y Fan Race only: £4 in advance, £5 on the day.
Pen y Fan Race and Fan y Big Horseshoe: £8 in advance, £10 on the day.
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| How to enter |
Enter on-line here
Enter on the day, or please send in your entry form and fees in advance if you can (closing date Sat 9th July) to
Brecon Fans Races, 5 Fronwen Terrace, Cradoc Road, Brecon, LD3 9HB. Cheques payable to "C. Flower".
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| Distance |
5.8 kilometres or 3.5 miles |
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| Ascent |
588 metres or 1,930 feet |
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| FRA classification |
"AS" (i.e. brutal but it doesn't go on for long). Experience required; local knowledge advantageous; navigational skills required. |
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| Kit requirement |
Full windproof body cover, map, compass & whistle. Requirements may be relaxed on the day depending on weather conditions. Please make sure you have all items with you, or prepare to be disqualified and embarrassed! Please read our safety guidelines. |
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| Age limit |
Over 16 on 1st January 2012 |
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| Male record |
30.00 Keith Anderson 1992 |
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| Female record |
38.15 P.Calder/C.Crofts 1990/92 |
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| Prize categories |
- Male: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 1st V40, 1st V50, 1st V60, 1st V70
- Female: 1st, 2nd, 1st V40, 1st V50, 1st V60, 1st V70
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| Special prizes |
- £600 for new overall record
- £100 for new ladies record
- 1st local (Brecon and immediate area)
- 1st male club team (3 runners)
- 1st female club team (3 runners)
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| Organizers |
Naomi Law and Crispin Flower (07984 807186) and Mynydd Du Mountain Runners |
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| Race route |
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View Pen y Fan Race in a larger map
