MTC Selkie
Dornoch, United Kingdom • 3 Jun 2028
MTC SELKIE
The MTC SELKIE is a single-day ultra running event scheduled for 3 June 2028 and forms Day 8 of the Mount to Coast SCOTIA nine-day end-to-end series. The organiser lists the course length at roughly 42 to 45 miles, with total ascent around 3,880 ft and total descent around 3,743 ft.
The route starts at the Eagle Hotel in Dornoch and finishes at Inver Caravan Park, Dunbeath. Check points are located at Golspie, Brora (Saltire), Helmsdale and Berriedale. The event is cup-free and competitors must carry a reusable cup.
Entry is limited to 20 race-only places, with an additional allowance of 20 places for SCOTIA competitors (maximum 40). Entry fees are published and non-refundable; a paid race package option includes an embroidered race shirt and lightweight hi-viz jacket if ordered at least four weeks before the event. All finishers receive a SELKIE medal and male and female champions receive trophies.
The event enforces time restrictions based on a minimum average speed of 4.0 mph. Competitors who fall below this threshold may be withdrawn. Mandatory kit includes a backpack, head torch with spare batteries, provided route maps, compass or GPS device, whistle, mobile phone, basic first aid and emergency food. The organiser issues tracking devices to entrants and supplies route GPX and mapping files to competitors four weeks before the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.