MTC Beithir
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About the race
The MTC BEITHIR is a single-day ultra running event in Scotland, described as an approximately 39 mile route (total distance also listed as 38.5 miles). It forms Day 6 of the nine-day MTC SCOTIA series and is part of the Mount to Coast End to End Challenge Series. This is the first edition of the event.
The course runs from Forces Manor, Kingussie, to Travelodge Inverness, with three intermediate checkpoints located near Boat of Garten and on National Cycle Route 7. Total ascent and descent are listed as 2,256 ft and 2,978 ft respectively. Organisers set preset cut-off times based on a minimum average speed of 4.0 mph; competitors who fall below this minimum may be withdrawn.
Entry is limited: 20 race places plus an additional allowance of 20 for SCOTIA competitors, giving a maximum of 40 starters. Entry fees are published as £90.00 for the standard race and £155.00 for a Plus Race Package that includes a race shirt and a lightweight hi-viz jacket (clothing guaranteed only if ordered at least four weeks before the event). All entries and payments are non-refundable.
Maps, GPX files and real-time tracking are provided only to entrants; tracking devices with SOS are supplied. The race is cup-free so competitors must bring a reusable cup. Mandatory kit and minimum age requirements apply. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
