MTC Blue Caps
Wigan, United Kingdom • 13 Jul 2029
Race Details
The MTC Blue Caps is a 36-mile ultramarathon. It takes place on 13 July 2029. The event is part of the Mount to Coast End to End Challenge Series and also serves as Day 4 of the MTC Albion, a 13-day multi-race journey covering England. Competitors in the Blue Caps will run alongside those taking on the full Albion challenge.
Route
The route starts at the Premier Inn in Wigan North and finishes at The Swan in Tarporley. It follows the same path as the organizer's MTC JOGLE event but with reduced daily distances. The course includes several checkpoints: CP1 at Garswood (8 miles), CP2 on Mill Lane in Warrington (15.4 miles cumulative), and CP3 at Little Leigh (24.4 miles cumulative). The total listed distance is 35.5 miles.
There is a minimum pace requirement of 4 mph. Competitors falling below this average pace will be withdrawn from the race.
Entry Information
Entry is limited to 20 competitors for the Blue Caps, with an additional 20 places for Albion participants, making a maximum field of 40. The entry fee for the ultra is £90. An upgraded 'Plus Race Package' for £155 includes an embroidered race shirt and a lightweight hi-viz jacket, but must be booked at least four weeks before the event. All deposits and payments are non-refundable, but a personal cancellation insurance policy can be added during checkout. Alternatively, entries can be deferred to the following year's event for a £15 fee if requested at least one month before the race.
Event Logistics
This is a cup-free event, so competitors must bring their own reusable cup. Checkpoints provide food such as malt loaf, cake, sandwiches, sweets, squash, cola, and water. Competitors must carry mandatory kit including a backpack, head torch with spare batteries, provided maps, a compass or GPS device, a whistle, a mobile phone, and a basic first aid kit. The organizer provides a tracking device with an SOS button for each participant.
Finisher Rewards
All finishers receive a bespoke Blue Caps medal. Male and female champions also receive a unique race trophy. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.