Beast of the Blacks takes place on Sat, Mar 6, 2027 in Crickhowell, United Kingdom. The main route is 65 km.
- Date
- Sat, Mar 6, 2027
- Start
- Crickhowell 🇬🇧
- Distance
- 65 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 22-week plan to Beast of the Blacks
The Base phase starts this week. Built around your fitness and adjusted every day as your form changes; attach the course and it prepares for the climbs too.
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Mountain trail race through the Black Mountains from Crickhowell, Wales; the 40-mile ultra covers 65 km with about 2,720 m of climbing. Shorter 10-mile (17 km) and 20-mile (32.5 km) routes are also offered.
Your road to race day
Race day at Beast of the Blacks is 22 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base10 weeks · Oct 4, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Dec 13, 2026 – Jan 23, 2027
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
03Peak3 weeks · Jan 24, 2027 – Feb 13, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Feb 14, 2027 – Feb 27, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Feb 28, 2027 – Mar 6, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Beast of the Blacks?
Beast of the Blacks takes place on Sat, Mar 6, 2027 in Crickhowell, United Kingdom.
How long is Beast of the Blacks?
The main route is 65 km.
Who is Beast of the Blacks for?
Beast of the Blacks is open to all participants.
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