Pen y Fan Race - SUNDAY 12th July 2020
A quote from Keith Anderson, holder of the "unbeatable" record from 1992:
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 just come along to watch the race, this should tell you everything you need to know. If you have any more questions, please contact us.
As things stand at 1st May it's looking unlikely the race will proceed, but we will make a final decision at the end of May. We suspended online entries in mid-March to avoid giving people false hope. Keep training hard for the best races in the calendar, and we'll post here and on Facebook the moment we can be certain either way. If we cannot proceed, those who have entered already will be offered refunds or transfer to 2021.
In 2020 the Pen y Fan Race is a counter in the WFRA Welsh Championships and South Wales Series. This means we are likely to attract more runners, so we would strongly encourage you to enter in advance online (please!).
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Date
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Sunday 12th July 2020
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Time
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Start 12:00 noon. Please make sure you register by 11:15.
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Location
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Cwm Llwch car park (SO 006 245) near Brecon. NB the race start is another 15 minutes walk up the valley.
See interactive maps below.
Printable maps showing directions from Brecon: Map1 Map2
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Entry fee
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Pen y Fan Race only: £5 in advance, £6 on the day.
Pen y Fan Race and Fan y Big Horseshoe: £10 in advance, £12 on the day.
Junior race: £1 (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.
Or enter on the day - please arrive in plenty of time.
Entries limited to 150 - first come first served.
In line with WFRA Safety Guidelines, we will refuse entry at any time (before or after registration) to any competitor who, in our opinion, does 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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5.8 kilometres or 3.5 miles
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Ascent
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588 metres or 1,930 feet
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Classification
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"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
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Full windproof body cover (i.e. jacket and trousers), 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.
No dogs. The use of music/sound equipment that restricts hearing is prohibited.
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Age limit
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16 or over on race day
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Male record
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30.00 Keith Anderson 1992
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Female record
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38.15 P.Calder/C.Crofts 1990/92
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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)
£100 for setting new M/F records
1st local (strict rules apply, but we are not sure what they are)
1st male club team (3 runners)
1st female club team (3 runners)
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Organizers
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Naomi Law and Crispin Flower (07984 807186) and Mynydd Du Mountain Runners
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Race route
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See interactive maps below
Route map (new window) - printable route map suitable for carrying in your bumbag
Route description (including description of bad weather route)
Route video (WMV) (12MB file)
Route with waymarkers shown on an interactive Ordnance Survey map
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