AM 13 Jul 2024

Four Fans

Sat, 13 Jul 2024
11:00 AM
Distance
18km / 11.2mi
Climb
1200m / 3937ft
Safety information
AM Navigational skills required Significant experience required Local knowledge beneficial
Male record
1:48:42/1:47:42
Hugh Aggleton(AC)/Ben Mitchell(clockwise)
2013/2021
Female record
2:13:06/2:22:23
Helen Brown (AC and clockwise)
2017/2021
Juniors
Over 18
Extra details
Anti-clockwise route this year. Full kit and good navigational skills required. You will need to demonstrate sufficient fell running and navigational competency as a condition of entry.

Location

Lay-by opposite Storey Arms, LD3 8NL on A470 between Merthyr and Brecon (GR 983203)

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Safety information

The route is entirely unmarked with a significant amount of route choice across surprisingly remote terrain. Whilst there are paths, most of the climbs and descents are off-piste so self-reliance, good navigational and sound mountain judgement is required. There are a couple of river crossings so competitors must carefully choose a safe crossing point – occasionally rivers are in spate so please consider heading up stream. Similarly you will need to cross and re-cross a mountain road - take care. In good weather the course is relatively benign but in limited visibility good map and compass skills will be required. You may use GPS for route finding but please let the RO know on the day so that you may be recorded as ‘non-competitive’. Respect the natural environment and the landowners by staying clear of livestock, not climbing any wall or fence, (use the stiles). Failure to do so will result in disqualification. Please note the cut-off times at the checkpoints and if you doubt your abilities contact the RO before entering as all competitors will be vetted on the day. Bring full kit to the race (including waterproofs) as in previous years these have been required far too often.

General Area

Includes upland moorland / open fell, or more remote low-lying areas

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Height

Up to approx 2,500 ft (750m)

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Terrain

Mostly very rough tracks and/or off track with difficult underfoot sections (e.g. bogs, tussocks, boulders) or steep ascents/descents

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Exposure (drops) and hazards on or near route

Occasional moderate exposure and/or moderate terrain risk (see left)

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Navigation skills required

Expert: no waymarking, and runners must be confident in self navigating over very challenging routes and in zero visibility

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Mountain skills required

Competent: suitable only for skilled movers with increased problem solving and self-reliance required

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Escape routes

Some escape routes but a retiring or injured runner would face difficulty in some sections

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Season time and effect of weather

Conditions could be challenging and/or route may be prone to sudden weather changes; effect may be significant

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