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MTC Black Anise

Name: MTC Black Anise
Start: 2026-07-16
End: 2026-07-16
Location: Lancaster

Lancaster, United Kingdom • 16 Jul 2026

The MTC Black Anise is a challenging 38-mile ultra marathon, part of the Mount to Coast End to End Challenge series. This event takes place on the same route as the JOGLE race but features shorter daily distances. It serves as Day 3 of the MTC Albion, a 13-day multi-race event across England.

Participants will start in Lancaster and finish in Wigan, navigating through various checkpoints along the way. All finishers receive a bespoke medal, and there are options to upgrade entries for additional merchandise. The race emphasizes self-sufficiency, requiring competitors to carry essential gear and adhere to a minimum pace. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Lancaster

Race information

Website

38 mi

1578 m+

38 Miles

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

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