MTC Nuckelavee
Edinburgh, United Kingdom • 31 May 2027
Event
The MTC NUCKELAVEE is a single-day ultra running event on 31 May 2027 and is Day 3 of the nine-day MTC SCOTIA End to End Challenge. It is the first edition of this race. Entry is limited to 20 regular competitors with an additional allowance of 20 for SCOTIA entrants, giving a maximum field of 40. All entry fees are non-refundable; entrants may add a personal cancellation insurance policy at checkout or defer entry for a fee of £15 up to four weeks before the event. All finishers receive a bespoke NUCKELAVEE medal and male and female champions receive trophies. An optional race package includes an embroidered race shirt and a hi-viz jacket.
Route and logistics
The advertised total distance for the route is 40.1 miles, with ascent of 2,712 ft and descent of 2,733 ft. The course runs from Travelodge Edinburgh Airport to Travelodge Perth A9, with four intermediate checkpoints listed along the route. Competitors must carry mandatory kit including a backpack, head torch with spare batteries, route maps, compass or GPS, whistle, mobile phone, basic first aid and an emergency food pack. The event is cup-free; competitors should use a reusable cup. Organisers supply a tracking device with real-time tracking and an SOS function. The race enforces a minimum average pace of 4.0 mph; competitors who fall below this requirement may be withdrawn. Maps and GPX files are provided to entrants before the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.