Black Mountains Fell Race

Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, Cymru / Wales, United Kingdom

20.2 miles (32.6 km) · 4,427 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Race

Black Mountains Fell Race is a 20.2-mile point-to-point race in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, Cymru / Wales, United Kingdom, gaining 4,427 feet of elevation. The race follows a front-loaded elevation profile, finishing 266 feet higher than it starts. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 9.9 miles gaining 2,201 feet at an average 22.8% grade. About 59% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The race both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	20.2 mi (32.6 km)
Elevation gain	4,427 ft (1,349 m)
Average gain	219 ft per mile (41 m per km)
Longest climb	9.9 mi, 1,831 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	37.4%
Runnable	59% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Front-loaded climb
Difficulty score	9.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Point to Point
Type	Race

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	31%
Mild uphill	25%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	10%
Mild downhill	2%
Moderate downhill	1%
Steep downhill	21%

Questions about Black Mountains Fell Race

How much elevation gain does Black Mountains Fell Race have?

Black Mountains Fell Race has 4,427 ft (1,349 m) of elevation gain over 20.2 miles (32.6 km). That averages 219 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Black Mountains Fell Race?

The difficulty score for Black Mountains Fell Race is 9.2 of 100. That is harder than 66.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 59% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Black Mountains Fell Race?

The longest climb on Black Mountains Fell Race runs 9.9 miles (15.9 km) and gains 1,831 ft (558 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 37.4%.