Fan y Big Horseshoe Race - SATURDAY 2nd July 2022
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.
Plus there are junior and fun races, egg throwing and tug of war as part of the Village Show - find out more.
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Date
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Saturday 2nd July 2022
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Time
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Start 12:00 am. There is no registration on the day, only collection of your number and timing wristband.
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Location
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Llanfrynach, near Brecon. Location in Bing Maps. Registration and race start are in the Village Show field.
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Parking
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In the show field, postcode LD3 7BQ, on the old back road from Llanfrynach to Pencelli, about 200m from the Village Hall. To maintain our good relationship with the local community, please do not park in the village.
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Entry fee
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Fan y Big Horseshoe only: £10 in advance.
Pen y Fan and Fan y Big Horseshoe: £18 in advance.
Junior and fun races: find out more
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How to enter
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Enter on-line here up to the day before the race.
Entries limited to 150.
In line with WFRA Safety Guidelines, we will refuse entry at any time (before or after registration) to any competitors who, in our opinion, do not have the appropriate kit/ equipment, experience or navigational skills required to complete the race safely and in a reasonable time.
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Distance
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16.5 kilometres or 10.3 miles
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Ascent
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670 metres or 2,200 feet
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WFRA classification
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"BM" (i.e. not too pointy, but quite tough). Experience required; local knowledge advantageous; navigational skills required.
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Kit requirement
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Full windproof body cover, map, compass & whistle. Please make sure you have all items with you, or prepare to be disqualified and embarrassed! Please read our safety guidelines.
No dogs. The use of music/sound equipment that restricts hearing is prohibited.
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Age limit
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Over 18 on race day
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Male record
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New course: 01:11:45 Luke Fisher. Pre-2017: 1:11:41 Pete Ryder 2010
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Female record
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New course: 01:25:03 H Marshal. Pre-2017: 01:23:14 Kate Hulls 2014
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Prize categories
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Male: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 1st V40, 1st V50, 1st V60, 1st V70
Female: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 1st V40, 1st V50, 1st V60, 1st V70
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Special prizes
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1st Male over both Brecon Fans races (decided on position, then fastest time of positions are equal)
1st Female over both Brecon Fans races (decided on position, then fastest time of positions are equal)
1st Male club team (3 runners)
1st Female club team (3 runners)
1st Local (strict rules apply, but we are not sure what they are)
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Organizers
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Emma Bayliss (07736 048221) and Mynydd Du Mountain Runners
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Race route
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Route map 1 (0.5MB JPEG) (new window)
Route map 2 (0.3MB JPEG) (new window)
Complete route map (0.3MB JPEG) (new window)
Route description
See interactive map below. NB anti-clockwise route
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