MTC Kelpie
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MTC KELPIE
The Mount to Coast KELPIE is a single day ultra running event covering 38 miles. It is Day 9 and the final day of the MTC SCOTIA nine day end to end challenge of Scotland. The route starts at Inver Caravan Park, Dunbeath and finishes at John O'Groats. The course records an ascent of 1,753 ft and a descent of 1,929 ft. This is the first edition of the MTC KELPIE.
Entry is limited to 20 regular competitors with an additional allowance of 20 SCOTIA competitors, giving a maximum field of 40. The standard entry fee is £90.00. An optional race package priced at £155.00 includes an embroidered race shirt and a lightweight hi‑viz race jacket when ordered at least four weeks before the event. All fees are non refundable; competitors may add personal cancellation insurance at checkout or defer an entry for a £15 fee up to four weeks before the race.
The event has preset cut off controls based on a minimum average speed of 4.0 miles per hour; competitors who fall below this requirement may be withdrawn. Competitors must be 20 years or over on the start day and comply with the mandatory kit list. Required items include a backpack, head torch with spare batteries, the route maps provided, a compass or GPS device, a whistle, a mobile phone, basic first aid and an emergency food pack. Organisers supply tracking devices with SOS functionality and provide maps and GPX files to entrants approximately four weeks before the race. The event is cup free so competitors must bring a reusable cup. All finishers receive a bespoke KELPIE medal and male and female champions receive bespoke trophies that are in development. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.