MTC Beithir
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About the race
MTC BEITHIR is a single-day ultra marathon held on 1 June 2028. The race covers 39 miles (listed total 38.5 miles on route waypoints) with 2,256 ft of ascent and 2,978 ft of descent. It forms Day 6 of the nine-day MTC SCOTIA end to end series and is offered as an individual ultra within the Mount to Coast End to End Challenge framework.
The route runs from Forces Manor, Kingussie to Travelodge Inverness, with intermediate check points including Boat of Garten and sections on National Cycle Route 7. Course mapping and GPX files are provided to entrants only and are emailed around four weeks before the event. Competitors are tracked by devices supplied by the organiser; devices include SOS functionality and progress can be viewed on the organiser’s live map during the race.
Entry is limited: 20 places for the race plus an additional 20 places for SCOTIA entrants, giving a maximum field of 40. Entry fees are non refundable; a defer option is available for a fee of £15 up to four weeks before the event. Entry options include a standard entry (£90) and a plus race package (£155) that adds an embroidered race shirt and lightweight hi‑viz jacket when purchased in time to guarantee clothing supply.
The event is cup free; competitors must supply a reusable cup. Organiser rules include a mandatory kit list and a minimum average pace requirement of 4.0 mph with preset cutoffs based on that pace. All finishers receive a bespoke BEITHIR medal and male and female champions receive bespoke trophies which remain in design. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
