MTC Blue Caps

Wigan, United Kingdom • 16 Jul 2027

The MTC Blue Caps is a 36-mile ultra marathon held in England, forming Day 4 of the 13-day Mount to Coast Albion End to End Challenge. The race starts at Premier Inn Wigan North and finishes at The Swan in Tarporley, following the same route as the MTC JOGLE event but with shorter daily distances. Limited to 20 solo entrants plus 20 Albion competitors, the course features checkpoints with food and enforces a minimum pace of 4 mph. Participants receive a bespoke Blue Caps medal, with trophies for male and female winners. The event emphasizes self-navigation with provided maps, mandatory kit, and real-time tracking for safety. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

36 mi
Mtc Blue Caps Ultra 36 Miles
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