MTC Balor

Event details

The MTC Balor is a 47 mile ultra running event and the 11th day of the MTC MizMal® fourteen day end-to-end of Ireland. The route starts at Murphys Hotel, Tobercurry, follows most of the MizMal® route and finishes at Rolling Wave Guesthouse, Bundoran. The course total is 47 miles with listed ascent of 1,862 ft and descent of 1,819 ft. Competitor numbers are limited to 20 entries plus an additional allowance of 20 MizMal® entrants, for a maximum field of 40. All finishers receive a Balor medal; male and female champions receive bespoke trophies.

Logistics and rules

The event sets preset cut-off points based on a minimum average speed of 4 mph; competitors who fall below this requirement may be withdrawn. Checkpoints are placed along the route and competitors must pass through them to record entry and exit. Maps and GPX files are provided to entrants only, issued by email about four weeks before the race, and tracking devices with SOS functions are issued to enable real-time monitoring during the event. The race is cup-free so competitors must use a reusable cup.

Mandatory kit includes a backpack, head torch with spare batteries, provided route maps, compass or GPS device, whistle, mobile phone, basic first aid and emergency food. Entry fees are listed as £90 for the race and £155 for a race package that includes an embroidered shirt and hi-viz jacket; deposits and payments are non-refundable. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.