The organisers of the first modern Olympic Games in Athens in 1896 devised the marathon race over 40km to celebrate the achievements of Ancient Greece. His mission completed, he promptly died of exhaustion after having apparently also run 150 miles back from Sparta the day before. Glow Sticks are easily replaced with a red tail light and again, better for the environment.The event is named after the legendary 26-mile run made by a Greek soldier called Philippides (also known as Pheidippides) from the scene of the battle of Marathon to Athens, where he announced the defeat of the invading Persians. By having a collapsable cup ensures that you can have refreshments at the aid stations.Īs above, Brutal Events are trying to reduce single-use plastic. Brutal events will NOT be supplying any plastic cups at the aid stations, so no cup means no drink. Make your way to the next CP and you will be taken back to race HQ.ĭue to the number of entrants and a care for the environment, Brutal Events are trying to do our bit by cutting down on waste. You must carry the compulsory items on the kit list. You must wear your high viz and glow stick at sundown. What will be available at the aid stations?īananas, cake, jelly babies, crisps, water, electrolyte and coke etc.

You pack will be weighed before and after the race. Training with the pack you intend to complete the event with is also recommended. You can make up the weight any way you want to, but wrapping the items with a towel or sleeping bag is advised.

Packs must 35lbs for men and 25lbs for women. The Brutal Bergen option involves completing the full or half course with a pack (men - 35lbs / women - 25lbs) The full will start at 16:00 (the briefing will be 15 minutes before you set off) and the half will start with the other events at 17:30 The half, full and Brutal Bergen half races start at 17:30 The race starts and finishes at the event HQ. Registration/briefing is held in the event HQ, Henderson Hall in Talybont-on-Usk LD3 7YQġ7:00 for all races except 15:45 for the full Brutal Bergen. Where is registration/briefing on Saturday? Registration is open from 14:00 till 16:45

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