Tenacious Ten Hour Endurance Challenge

Saturday July 27th 2024

Distance per Loop 4.3 Miles /6.9 KM

Distance per Loop
4.3 Miles /6.9 KM

Start Location Perth y Pia, Llanbedr

Start Location
Perth y Pia, Llanbedr

Elevation per Loop 1679 ft / 511 m

Elevation per Loop
1679 ft / 511 m

Finish Location Perth y Pia, Llanbedr

Finish Location
Perth y Pia, Llanbedr

Cut Off Time 10 Hours

Cut Off Time
10 Hours

Marked Course

Marked Course

Back for its fifth year!
Come and take on the Table Mountain in the Black Mountains of Wales. The 10 hour 4-mile strenuous and technical loop race is a test of endurance and determination. This is only for the brave! Last year we saw some truly remarkable performances - let’s see if anyone can beat last years record of 9 loops!

This event is open to teams of 4, pairs and solo entrants.

Starting at the base of the Mountain, a harsh and brutal climb up to the first leg of the Table. Skirting the perimeter, you will collect a wrist band before facing the steep south face who will be smiling down at you. The outstanding views stretching as far as Pen Y Fan will make the climb worthwhile. Continuing your fight traversing some technical paths, your aim is the summit of Pen Cerrig-calch at a height of 701m before claiming victory and collecting your second wrist band. Full of light relief you will then have the chance to pick up some speed and marvel at the very fast but tricky descent back past the Table Mountain and back to base where you will hand in your bands and then decide whether to head straight back out or to rest and enjoy some light relief and refreshments. Our team of physios will be on hand for any aching muscles that may need some attention before taking on the next challenging and testing loop. A strict 10 hour cut off will be in place- any participant that does not reach base before the final horn will not have that loop recorded, this only adds to the challenge to ensure you are fast enough to beat that horn! 

Team entries will be a collective number of loops, even if a team player drops out. Last man standing approach - Teams must be named.

The base will try and ensure that there is adequate space for support crews however please car share if at all possible.

Strict rules will apply - any runner whom the medics deem unable to carry on will only continue so at their own risk. The event organisers will take no responsibility for such actions.

Come along and Conquer the Mountain.

Refuel Zone

Our Refuel Zone will be stationed at the Start/Finish line. It will be well-stocked so you’ll be properly fuelled throughout the day. We cater for all dietary requirements including vegan. At the Refuel Zone, you can expect to be met with nuts, bananas, sweeties, biscuits, crisps, electrolytes, coke, squash, water and if you’re very lucky, some homemade cake!

There will be space in headquarters for you to leave a drop bag. You can access this drop bag anytime throughout the day. We recommend putting in bits like spare socks, your favourite treats, a spare change of clothes - things that will pick you up when you’re having a hard time. All bags are left at the participants own risk. You will also have easy access to your car if you’d prefer to leave spare kit in there.

Cut Off Times

This is a 10 hour endurance challenge. The horn will sound at 10 hours on the dot (5pm) - if you are still out on the course, the lap you are on will NOT be recorded.

Elevation Per Loop

Total Ascent: 1679 ft feet
Total Descent: 1679 feet
Max Elevation: 2300 feet
Min Elevation: 688 feet

Total Ascent: 511 metres
Total Descent: 511 metres
Max Elevation: 701 metres
Min Elevation: 210 metres

Facilities

Camping
Refreshments
Toilets
Parking £5 - Parking tickets will go into a ballot - winning ticket will receive a free entry to our next event
Full Medical Team

What You Get

  • Bespoke medal

  • refreshments

  • Prizes - 1st 2nd & 3rd Handcrafted trophy designed in Wales - totally unique to us 

  • 1st Male & Female Vet over 50

  • Parking tickets will go into a ballot - winning ticket will receive a free entry to our next event

  • Best picture advertising Limitless Trails on Social Media during this event will win a free entry to our next event - Tag @limitlesstrails on Instagram

  • Refuel zone - full support from our amazing staff - refreshments and food - first aid 

  • Full gallery of pictures 

  • Online results

  • A free celebratory drink (hot, cold or soup) is available after the event for each participant

  • Refreshments, homemade cake, snacks, sandwiches and much more will be available to feast on after the event. All dietary requirements will be tailored for.

MANDATORY KIT

  • Waterproof Jacket and trousers

  • Race vest/pack

  • Baselayer Top - Must be either synthetic or merino wool, we suggest spare socks

  • Capacity to carry 2 litre of fluid

  • Emergency Food for the duration

  • Map or gpx file downloaded

  • Fully Charged Mobile Phone + back up

  • Hat & gloves

  • Appropriate footwear (trail shoes)

  • First aid kit - essential items 

  • Foil blanket

  • Reusable Cup

  • Head torch & whistle + spare batteries

  • Anti bacterial gel, mask & gloves 

No participant will be allowed to participate without the full kit. A full kit check will be undertaken at registration and spontaneous checks will be carried out on the event. There will be NO changes to the mandatory kit lists due to weather - the mountains are unpredictable.

Please note that we are a cup free event - please remember to bring your reusable cup.

Support Crews

Support Crews are welcome at headquarters but not out on the route. We will try to ensure that there is enough space for everyone, however we have to prioritise our participants. Food in the Refuel Zone is strictly for entrants only. We kindly ask the support crews to vacate the Refuel Zone when their participant is out on the course. You will be allowed to assist them inside the Refuel Zone if they need it, but we may ask you to step outside if it is getting too crowded and other participants cannot easily access it.

There will be parking available, however it is limited so please car share where you can. There will be recycling bins available, so we kindly ask that you use them!

GPX Downloads

 
TENACIOUS TEN GPX

TENACIOUS TEN GPX

 

£60

Solo

£85

Pairs

£135

Team of 4