MTC Black Anise

Lancaster, United Kingdom • 15 Jul 2027

Event details

The MTC Black Anise is a single-day ultra running event held on 15 July 2027. The course covers a total distance of 38.1 miles with approximately 1,578 ft of ascent and 1,307 ft of descent. The route runs from Premier Inn Lancaster (LA1 3PE) to Premier Inn Wigan North (WN6 0SS) and follows the same general line used by the organisers for their MTC JOGLE event. The Black Anise is Day 3 of the MTC ALBION thirteen-day end-to-end series. This is the first edition. Competitor entries are limited to 20, with an additional allowance of 20 for ANGLIAN competitors (maximum 40). All finishers receive a Black Anise medal; male and female champions also receive bespoke trophies. Entry options include a standard entry and a plus package priced at £155 that includes an embroidered race shirt and lightweight hi-viz jacket (clothing guaranteed only if ordered at least four weeks before the event).

Logistics and rules

The event is cup-free; competitors must bring a reusable cup. Organisers provide competitor tracking devices with SOS capability and supply maps and GPX files to entrants prior to the race. Mandatory kit includes a backpack, head torch with spare batteries, route maps, compass or GPS device, whistle, mobile phone, basic first aid and emergency food. The race enforces a minimum average pace of 4.0 mph; competitors who fall below this standard face withdrawal. Entrants must be aged 20 years or over on the race day. Entry fees are non-refundable and the organisers publish preset cut-off points along the route. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

38 mi
1578 m+
Mtc Black Anise Ultra 38 Miles
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