Man dies during Brecon Beacons SAS-style event
Emergency services were called to reports of welfare concerns on Saturday morning.
A 68-year-old man has died after reports of welfare concerns during an SAS-style event on Pen-y-Fan in the Brecon Beacons.
Emergency services were called on Saturday 4 July at around 11am.
Dyfed Powys Police say Mountain Rescue and Ambulance crews were also called to the scene.
A force spokesperson said: "Sadly, the 68-year-old man passed away. His next of kin are aware and his death is not being treated as suspicious.
"HM Coroner have been advised, and officers will continue to assist them with their investigation."
The 15-mile endurance Fan Dance Race Series event was take place at the time.
In a statement posted on Facebook, organisers Avalanche Endurance Events said: "This message is to share news that AEE experienced a fatality during the Fan Dance Race Series event on Saturday 4th July 2026.
"At this immediate time our focus and thoughts are with the family, therefore, AEE, nor I as the March Director will issue any further press release until the family is in possession of the full timeline of events and approve any further messaging. Our team is working on this at the time of posting.
"I wish to express my thanks to the Air Ambulance Service, Brecon Mountain Rescue Team, and AEE's Mountain Safety Team for their swift response and professionalism. Also, our thanks to those event patrons whose professional response also helped manage this challenging significant event."