Course
Point-to-point along the Cambrian Way through South Wales, running from Llanthony Priory in the Black Mountains (44 miles) or Abergavenny (33 miles) to Cardiff Harlequins RFC, passing Castell Coch near the end. Expect gnarly climbs, quiet woodland paths and heather moor, self-navigated using Cambrian Way markers and GPX. Three indoor aid stations with warm food on the 44, two on the 33, plus water roughly every six miles.
Key dates
- !RegistrationOpen now
- ★Race daySat 14 Aug 2027
About
The Black Cattle Ultra is a challenging point-to-point trail ultramarathon that starts at the scenic Llanthony Priory in the Black Mountains. Runners will traverse through beautiful Welsh landscapes, passing Castell Coch near the finish, with routes requiring self-navigation and providing GPX files.
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