MTC Kelpie

The Mount to Coast KELPIE is a 38-mile ultramarathon run from Inver Caravan Park in Dunbeath to John O’Groats, Scotland. New for 2027, it forms Day 9 of SCOTIA and is part of the Mount to Coast End to End Challenge. Runners pass through Lybster and Wick with three check-points before finishing at John O’Groats.

Finishers receive a bespoke KELPIE medal; an optional embroidered race shirt and hi-viz jacket are available at checkout. The event is cup-free, with a mandatory kit list, pre-set 4 mph cut-offs, and real-time tracking. GPX/maps are sent to entrants prior to race day for safety and navigation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.