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The MTC Cotswold Ultra

Name: The MTC Cotswold Ultra
Start: 2025-08-07
End: 2025-08-07
Location: Kemble

Kemble, United Kingdom • 7 Aug 2025

The MTC Cotswold Ultra is a challenging 57-mile ultra marathon that takes participants along the scenic Thames Path, starting from Kemble Station and concluding at Travelodge Oxford Abingdon Road. The route features picturesque landscapes, including meadows, bridges, and locks, with four checkpoints providing food and hydration. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and a complimentary MTC head visor, while the top male and female finishers are awarded a pair of Mount to Coast road shoes. The event emphasizes self-sufficiency, requiring competitors to manage their own transportation and adhere to a minimum pace to complete the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South West (England) Kemble

Race information

Website

57 mi

370 m+

57 Miles

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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