MTC Blue Caps
Wigan, United Kingdom • 16 Jul 2027
Event details
The Mount to Coast Blue Caps is a single-day ultra running event on 16 July 2027. The route is part of the Mount to Coast End to End Challenge series and forms Day 4 of the MTC ALBION thirteen-day challenge. The course follows the same line used by the MTC JOGLE event but with reduced daily distances. The total distance is listed as approximately 35.5 miles. The race starts at Premier Inn Wigan North and finishes at The Swan at Tarporley. Competitor places are limited to 20, with an additional allowance of 20 for ALBION entrants, for a maximum of 40 starters.
Logistics and rules
The organiser requires a mandatory kit list including a backpack, head torch with spare batteries, route maps, compass or GPS device, whistle, mobile phone, and a basic first aid kit. Maps and GPX files are provided to entrants and emailed about four weeks before the event. Each competitor receives a tracking device with an SOS function for real-time monitoring. The event is cup-free so runners must bring a reusable cup.
Cut-offs are enforced on a minimum average pace of 4.0 mph; competitors who fall below this pace may be withdrawn. Entry fees are non-refundable and there is an option to add personal cancellation insurance at checkout. All finishers receive a Blue Caps medal; male and female champions will receive bespoke trophies. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.