Mon & Brec Canal 40 Mile Race
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MBCR 40
The MBCR 40 is a 40 mile event from Malpas to Brecon that follows the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal along towpaths, through wooded corridors, waterside villages and open Welsh countryside. The route passes Pontymoile Basin, Goytre Wharf and Talybont-on-Usk and includes canal features such as locks and narrowboats.
Organised by Canalrace C.I.C., the event is volunteer-powered and not-for-profit. There is one entry category with on-course support provided by the Canalrace team; personal support crews are not required. The minimum age for entry is 20 and entries are handled through SiEntries. The listed entry fee is Canal Crew: £55 and the event records entries as they are received.
Three supported checkpoints are placed on the route, offering snacks, fruit and hot and cold drinks. The event provides runner information, the official route for download, a Canalrace medal and post-run care at the finish. Volunteers staff the checkpoints and offer encouragement along the way. A coach transfer from Brecon to Malpas is planned for race morning, with separate booking details.
The event enforces a 15 hour time limit and specific cut-offs. Participants must carry mandatory kit including required water capacity, a waterproof jacket, a light source and survival equipment. The runner information details registration, finish arrangements, medical provision and coach bookings. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
