Mynyddoedd Du / Black Mountains Fell Race
Mynydd Du organises an annual grass-roots, non-commercial fell race held within the Black Mountains. The event has run for over 30 years in association with the Welsh Fell Runners Association and is classified AL, NS, ER, LK. The main route covers 27.4 km (17 mi) with approximately 1586 m (5203 ft) of ascent.
Race administration is based in Llanbedr; the Race HQ location and parking information are sent to entrants by email. Entry is by online advance registration via fabian4.co.uk. The course is entirely on open access land and public or permissive rights of way. Competitors must visit five numbered checkpoints in sequence and must check in at each checkpoint; marshals staff each control and a sweeper follows the last runner.
Mandatory kit includes a waterproof and windproof top and trousers, hat, gloves, compass, whistle, map, kit bag and suitable clean footwear. Numbers must be visible at all times. The event is for entrants aged over 18. There are no course markings and no on-course water or refreshments, so runners must be self-sufficient. Cut-offs are used for safety and runners who retire must inform a marshal or race HQ.
First aid is provided at Race HQ and within the race area. Any surplus funds are donated to local Mountain Rescue.
Race Details
- Date: Saturday, 12 September 2026
- Start Time: 12:00 PM (early starts at 11:00 AM available on request)
- Race HQ: Llanbedr Village Hall (Postcode NP8 1SR, W3W ///slurred.thatched.songbird)
- Finish: Llanbedr Church Gate (Race closes at 4:45 PM)
- Distance: 27.4 km
- Climb: 1586 m
- Checkpoints: 5 checkpoints to be visited in sequence.
- Mandatory Kit: Waterproofs (top and legs), hat, gloves, compass, whistle, map, kit bag, suitable footwear.
- Age Limit: 18+
- Refreshments: Provided at Race HQ. No on-course water.
- Surplus Funds: Donated to local Mountain Rescue.
Visit the Welsh Fell Runners Association for more details and rules.