The Beast of Bryn

Name: The Beast of Bryn
Start: 2026-08-22T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-08-22T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Hillgrove, Bryn, Port Talbot SA13 2RR, UK

Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 10:00 am

Hillgrove, Bryn

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The Beast of Bryn

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£27 - £39

About

Challenge yourself with this course set in the heart of the Afan Argoed Forest Park in South Wales. Offering both 6.5 and 10.5 mile distances, this event welcomes all abilities to soak up the amazing scenery along the route. Come along to tackle some beautiful trails and earn your finisher's medal.

10.5 Mile and 6.5 Mile

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Sun, Aug 23, 2026

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Bryn, United Kingdom

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Where and when

Location

Hillgrove, Bryn, Port Talbot SA13 2RR, UK

Start times

Sunday, Aug 23, 2026

10.5 Mile: 10:00 AM6.5 Mile: 10:15 AM

Event summary

Here are the distances available for The Beast of Bryn

10.5 Mile

10.5mi

£37 - £39

6.5 Mile

6.5mi

£27 - £29

Route information

The Beast of Bryn (Bwystfil Y Bryn) returns for 2026, promising fantastic 6.5-mile and 10.5-mile courses. You'll experience amazing scenery as you run through the mountains of the Afan Argoed Forest Park in South Wales in a field of both novice and experienced runners! Once again, all road crossings have been eliminated from the event for a stress-free running experience.

Starting from the playing field near Bryn Rugby & Social Club, the 10.5-mile route features approximately 556m of elevation. Runners will begin by heading out along Neath Road and into the Afan Forest Park. The route will take you along a series of forest trails, initially heading in the direction of Nantyffyllon before looping round back through the park towards the Pelenna River. You'll then head through Michaelston Forest back down toward Bryn, finishing at the recreation ground.

The shorter, 6.5 mile route starts from the same point and tackles 288m of elevation. You'll follow a similar route to the 10.5 mile runners to form a shorter loop, keeping you entirely within the Forest Park before you return to Bryn.

Post-race entertainment will be available at Bryn Rugby & Social Club.

All profits from this event will go to local community organisations and causes supported by B.R.A.G (Bryn Residents Action Group).

What's included

Bespoke finisher's medal
Finisher's T-shirt
Race Packs posted to your registration address
Prizes for the Top 3 Male & Female Winners for Both Races
Chip-timed results
Snacks and refreshments
Incredible race experience
Toilets and event facilities, including a food village
Medical support
Bag drop
Free marshalled parking (for the first 200 cars)

How to get there

Hillgrove, Bryn, Port Talbot SA13 2RR, UK

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By Car

The event venue is a 32-minute drive from Swansea via the A483, and a 12-minute drive from Port Talbot via the B4286.

Parking

Free marshalled parking will be provided for about the first 200 vehicles.

Alternative parking is available in and around the village, but participants are encouraged to car share or use other transport where they can, as space is limited. Please be considerate of residents when parking in the village.

By Public Transport

The closest train stations to Bryn are in Port Talbot and Maesteg.

Hotels and Accommodation

B.R.A.G has partnered with Let's Do This to bring you some of the best hotel rates close to the startline.

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Event day logistics

08:00 Help desk opens

10:00 10.5-mile race starts

10:15 6.5-mile race starts

13:00 Awards ceremony followed by post-run entertainment

Full details on the race day schedule will be sent out closer to the event.

Race Numbers

All registration will be done online and Race numbers will be posted to your registered address before the race, so long as the online entry is completed before 10:00 on the 3rd of August. If, for any reason, you will not be at your registered address before the race, please let the race organisers know as soon as possible. For online entries made after this time, runners will need to collect their number on the day and T-shirt size can not be guaranteed.

Race bibs will include the race number, name, and the requested t-shirt size.

Finisher's T-shirts will be handed out after crossing the finish line on race day.

There will be a help desk to handle any inquiries you may have on the day.

Pre-Race Briefing

There will be a pre-race briefing on the event field just before the race starts, so please arrive with plenty of time to spare.

Age Restrictions

All entrants must be 18 years or older.

Water Stations

There will be 1 water station on the 6.5 mile course and 2 on the 10.5 mile course. As this event is plastic-free, participants are advised to bring a reusable cup or bottle with them.

No food or fuel will be provided at these stations, so please carry energy supplements with you.

Prizes

All prizes will be awarded to both the qualifying Male and Female. The prizes will be a Trophy for each winner plus prize money as detailed below.

For the long race, the prizes will include 1st £70, 2nd £35, 3rd £20.

For the short race, the prizes will include 1st £50, 2nd £25, 3rd £15

Toilets

There will be toilets available around the start area. Other toilets will be available in the Pavilion and the Community Centre. A disabled toilet is also available in the Community Centre. Changing and men's shower facilities are available in the pavilion. A lady's shower is available in the Community Centre.