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SUMMARY:Beast of Bryn
DESCRIPTION:The Beast of Bryn (Welsh: Bwystfil y Bryn) is a challenging tra
 il and mountain running event held in the dramatic landscape of Afan Forest
  Park near Port Talbot\, South Wales. Established in 2011 by the Bryn Resid
 ents Action Group (BRAG)\, the race has built a reputation as a demanding y
 et scenic off-road challenge featuring steep climbs\, rugged trails and pan
 oramic valley views.\nKey Details\nDate & TimeSunday\, 23 August 2026\n\n\n
 Help Desk Opens: 08:00\n\n\nMini Beast (1-mile fun run): 09:00\n\n\n10.5-mi
 le “Beast” race: 10:00\n\n\n6.5-mile race: 10:15\n\n\nAwards Ceremony: 
 13:00\n\n\nLocationBryn Rugby & Social Club\, Hillgrove\, Bryn\, Port Talbo
 t SA13 2RR\, Wales — routes head into the trails and mountains of Afan Fo
 rest Park.\nEvent TypeTrail / mountain race with two main distances:\n\n\n6
 .5 miles (≈10.5 km) — approx. 288 m elevation gain\n\n\n10.5 miles (≈
 17 km) — approx. 556 m elevation gain\n\n\nOrganiserBryn Residents Action
  Group (BRAG)\, a local charity that reinvests race proceeds into community
  organisations and causes.\nRace Description\nThe Beast of Bryn takes runne
 rs through steep woodland trails\, ridge paths and mountain terrain within 
 Afan Forest Park. Known for its demanding climbs and spectacular scenery\, 
 the race offers sweeping views across the Welsh valleys and forest landscap
 e.\nBoth distances are fully marked and marshalled\, with water stations al
 ong the route and mountain rescue support on standby. The longer route is a
 lso sometimes included in the Welsh Athletics Masters Championship for affi
 liated runners.\nWhat’s Included\n\n\nElectronic chip timing\n\n\nBespoke
  finisher’s medal\n\n\nFinisher’s T-shirt\n\n\nFully marked and marshal
 led trail route\n\n\nWater stations on course\n\n\nMedics and mountain resc
 ue support\n\n\nBag drop and event facilities\n\n\nFree marshalled parking 
 (limited spaces)\n\n\nPost-race entertainment and awards ceremony\n\n\nAddi
 tional Information\n\n\nEntry Fees (2026):\n\n\n6.5 mile race: £27 affilia
 ted / £29 unaffiliated\n\n\n10.5 mile race: £37 affiliated / £39 unaffil
 iated\n\n\n\n\nMinimum Age: 18 years old.\n\n\nWater stations: one on the s
 hort route and two on the long route.\n\n\nCourse terrain: trail\, woodland
  paths and mountain tracks — trail shoes recommended.\n\n\nEntry deadline
 : typically early August (or when race capacity is reached).
LOCATION:Port Talbot\, UK
DTSTAMP:20260505T131900Z
DTSTART:20260823T070000Z
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