MTC Blue Caps
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MTC Blue Caps
The MTC Blue Caps is a single day ultra running event that follows the same route used by the organiser’s JOGLE event. The route runs from Premier Inn Wigan North to The Swan at Tarporley and is listed as approximately 36 miles (route waypoint totals show 35.5 miles). The race also forms Day 4 of the multi day MTC Albion end to end of England series, so Blue Caps competitors may run alongside Albion entrants.
Entrant numbers are limited to 20 for the standalone Blue Caps plus an allowance of 20 Albion competitors, giving a maximum field of 40. The event enforces preset cut off points based on a minimum average speed of 4.0 mph; competitors who fall below this threshold may be warned and can be withdrawn if performance does not meet the requirement.
Check points are at Garswood (about 8 miles), Mill Lane Warrington (about 15.4 miles), and Little Leigh (about 24.4 miles) with the finish at Tarporley (about 35.5 miles). Tracking devices are issued to entrants for real time monitoring and include an SOS function.
All finishers receive a Blue Caps medal and male and female champions receive trophies. Entries are non refundable; an optional personal cancellation insurance is available at checkout. Competitors must be aged 20 or over and carry mandatory kit including a backpack, head torch with spare batteries, provided route maps, compass or GPS, whistle, mobile phone and a basic first aid kit. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
