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MTC Balor

Name: MTC Balor
Start: 2026-05-18
End: 2026-05-18
Location: Carrowntober

Carrowntober, Ireland • 18 May 2026

The MTC Balor is a challenging 47-mile ultra marathon, part of the Mount to Coast End to End Challenge Series. This event takes place in Ireland, starting from Murphys Hotel in Tobercurry and finishing at Rolling Waves Guesthouse in Bundoran. It is also the 11th day of the 14-day MizMal® challenge, which covers the length of Ireland. Participants can expect a bespoke medal upon completion, with options to upgrade their entry for additional merchandise. The race emphasizes self-sufficiency, requiring runners to carry essential gear and adhere to a minimum pace to ensure safety throughout the course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Ireland Carrowntober

Race information

Website

47 mi

1862 m+

47 Miles

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Trail runs nearby

Saturday May 10

Union Wood

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8 km

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Sunday May 25

Carrowkeel

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Sunday Jun 8

Sliabh Daeane - Ox Mountains

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8 km

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Sunday Jun 22

Benbulben (Luke's Bridge)

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Sunday Jul 20

Nephin

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Sunday Aug 10

Queen Maeve's

Sligo - 30 km from Carrowntober

7 km

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