Dementia Support Line
Trek
Trek26 Brecon Beacons
Event Type
Trek
Date
22 June 2024
Location
Brecon
Level
Very Tough
Registration Fee
£25 for 26 miles, £20 for 13 miles
Fundraising Target
£300 for 26 miles, £200 for 13 miles
Trek26 Brecon Beacons
| Event Type | Trek |
| Date | 22 June 2024 |
| Location | Brecon |
| Level | Very Tough |
| Registration Fee | £25 for 26 miles, £20 for 13 miles |
| Fundraising Target | £300 for 26 miles, £200 for 13 miles |
Use code EARLYBIRD to receive 20% off your registration fee
The challenge
Trek for loved ones and bring help and hope to everyone living with dementia. Trek in the heart of Brecon Beacons through wild moorland, past tumbling waterfalls and sweeping mountain slopes.
‘The whole day was one of the best ever experiences, there is such a feel good, happy atmosphere. Seeing the finish line and hearing the music, the MC and the cheers from the crowd lifts you up and all your aches & pains disappear and you literally float over the line and the pride in what you have just achieved is exhilarating’
- Dave Trek26 participant 2022
What's included when you take on a Trek26?
- A friendly team to support you every step of the way with fundraising tips and ideas.
- Bespoke digital training plans put together by our professional training coaches.
- Access to our event Facebook Group.
- A fully supported route including regular rest stops with snacks, drinks and toilets.
- Free breakfast, lunch and hot drinks included.
- Trek leaders and medical support.
- A medal and glass of bubbly on finishing the route!
Where?
Both routes will start and finish at Cantref Farm, Cantref, Brecon LD3 8LR.
The route
The 26 mile route begins with a steep climb up Cefn Cyff to reach the peak of Fan Y Big at 717m. Then the route turns on to the Beacons Way in the forest above Talybont Reservoir. On reaching the small village of Talybont on Usk, the route then joins the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal tow path, and edges around Brecon town centre alongside the Usk River before the final uphill section to the finish.
The 13 mile route begins with a steady ascent up a gravel track with some big rocky sections at the end, to height of 600m. This is known locally as ‘The Gap’ between Cribyn and Fan Y Big. The route takes you alongside a waterfall for a steep climb. You'll reach the peak of Fan Y Big at 717m high, before a long descent down Cefn Cyff to return to the finish.
*The map above can be expanded for more detail. Simply click the box in the top right corner.
**Please note the route and rest stops above are subject to change.
Itinerary
It's sure to be an epic day! Find out exactly what to expect by downloading the trek itinerary.
Kit List
Download our kit list which you can tick off when packing for the trek. We also have some top tips on how to find the best kit for you
Fundraising
Fundraising Target
Your fundraising will ensure that people facing a dementia diagnosis won't be alone. The money you raise will pay for vital services and research into treatments to improve people's lives.
13 miles
- Registration fee: £20
- Fundraising target: £200
26 miles
- Registration fee: £25
- Fundraising target: £300
Your fundraising target covers the cost of your place on the event and still have plenty of money left to help us get closer to a world without dementia.
It's always best to hit your target early, so once you sign up you'll have access to our exclusive online event hub packed full of helpful fundraising tips and tools. Plus, by hitting your target, you'll bag yourself a FREE trekking top to wear with pride on the day.
FAQs
Volunteer
Not a trekker? You can still do something incredible and make a difference to people affected by dementia.
We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to cheer our trekkers over the finish line. We'll kit you out with an Alzheimer's Society t-shirt and provide you with everything you need to give our trekkers an amazing event day experience.
You'll help to set them on their way to raising even more money to change the lives of people affected by dementia. And we can guarantee you'll have a great time!
Registrations to volunteer at Trek26 Brecon Beacons will be open soon!
Contact us about this event
Got a question about this event? Get in touch and we'll respond as soon as we can.
The route is designed to be challenging but is achievable for most people provided you train well in advance. When you sign up we’ll email you a training guide to help you prepare.
The minimum age limit for the Trek26 series is 14. All participants must be at least 14 on event day.
If you're under 18 you'll need an adult to take part with you, who also needs to sign up online and fundraise.
Absolutely! You can create your team when you register by clicking 'Create'. To join an existing team click on the ‘Find’ button and type either the team name or the name of the team captain. Every member of the team must register for the trek via the website (joining a team on Just Giving is not a valid entry for the trek).
Your fundraising target is still £200 per person for the 13 mile route or £300 per person for the 26 mile route, but you're welcome to combine your targets into one team total.
When you register as a Team Captain, your team members will receive 20% off their registration fee when they sign up. Details of the discount will be supplied to the Team Captain upon registration.
You will need to be able to carry all essential kit required for the challenge e.g waterproofs, layers, water (minimum 2 litres), sun cream, snacks. Check the kit list to be sure of everything you will need.
Make sure you have trained with your backpack, carrying everything you need, so that you are used to trekking with your pack at full weight.
We trek on varied and undulating terrain. Some sections may be muddy if it has rained so wearing suitable footwear is essential.
We'll have members of the team spread along the route, and a back marker walking at the rear. The route will be well-marked with brightly coloured marker arrows and there will be extra marshals at any sections that are less straightforward.
There'll also be staffed rest stops along the route – usually one halfway lunch for the 13mile route and one in the morning, one in the afternoon, plus a lunch stop for the 26 mile route. We’ll be on hand to provide help and plenty of encouragement and there will be first aid support, as well as toilets.
This event is not a race; everyone should be able to trek at a comfortable pace. In order for the event to be managed safely, there will be a cut-off time.
The 26 miles should take approximately 9-10 hours but can take some walkers up to 12 hours. The 13 miles should take approximately 5-6 hours but can take some walkers up to 8 hours.
There will be facilities at the event hub (where you start and finish) and each rest and lunch stop along the route.
We provide food, hot drinks, and water re-fill stations for every participant on a Trek26 event. We plan these rest stops every 6-7 miles to ensure our trekkers are fully supported, with lunch at the halfway rest stop for each distance.
• The start line - A breakfast snack, hot drinks, and water re-fill stations.
• Rest stops - A selection of snack bars, chocolate, fruit, crisps, hot drinks, and water re-fill station.
• Lunch - A selection of sandwiches, snack bars, chocolate, fruit, crisps, hot drinks, and water re-fill station
If you smash your fundraising target one month before your event day we’ll send you out a free trekking top. You don't need to get in touch to claim it - as long as you have hit your target on your JustGiving page or paid in cash donations, we'll send out your top automatically.
If you hit your target after the one month deadline you can still claim your free trekking top on the day (visit our merchandise stand)
If you are fundraising in a team, please let us know by creating a team when you sign up so we can make sure you all receive your tops.
We carry on! Do make sure you check the kit list and come prepared for all types of weather.
No, we’re afraid not, everyone taking part needs to be fully registered and fundraising to beat dementia.
Unfortunately, dogs are not permitted to take part in the trek due to safety issues and due to us trekking on privately owned land.
They are welcome to be on the event hub with friends and family but must be kept on a lead and the person looking after them is responsible for cleaning up any mess.