MTC Macha
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About the race
The MTC Macha is a standalone 47.3-mile point-to-point ultra running event from Killarney to Ballybunion in County Kerry. The route includes four checkpoints at approximately 8.9, 18.5, 24.0 and 36.1 miles, and finishes at the Cliff House Hotel in Ballybunion. Total ascent is listed as 724.9 metres and total descent as 736.4 metres. Competitors must be 18 or over and are required to carry mandatory kit, including a backpack, head torch with spare batteries, route maps or GPX, compass or GPS device, whistle, mobile phone, emergency food, and a basic first aid kit.
The event is cup-free: every runner must carry their own reusable cup or drinking vessel. Route maps and GPX files are provided and the course is not fully signed, so navigational competence is expected. Race tracking devices with an SOS function are provided for monitoring. The standalone field is limited to 20 runners, with additional places allocated to athletes taking part in the complete MizMal multiday series.
Competitors are expected to maintain an average pace of at least 4 mph; checkpoint closing times and the organiser’s withdrawal policy are based on this minimum pace. Entry options and fees are published for the event, including a basic entry and a plus package that adds race clothing and a lightweight hi-vis jacket. Finishers receive a bespoke Macha finisher medal and age-category trophies are awarded. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
