The MTC Hafren Ultra

Event details

The MTC Hafren Ultra is a point-to-point ultra running event organised by Ultra Running Ltd and forms Day 1 of the MTC Severn Challenge. The listed distance is 27 miles with total ascent of 872 metres and total descent of 1,069 metres. Entry is available as a Standard Solo place with an entry fee of £80. All payments are non-refundable. Entrants may defer their place to the following year for a fee of £15 if the request is made up to four weeks before the event. Personal cancellation insurance is offered through a third-party provider.

Course, checkpoints and rules

The route goes to the source of the River Severn and includes a near four mile mountain trek up Plynlimon before following the Severn Path to the finish at Mid Wales Arts Centre, Maesmawr, Caersws. There are two checkpoint stations; checkpoint food options include vegan and gluten free choices and competitors may supply labelled personal food bags for checkpoints. All events are cup-free, so participants must bring a reusable cup. Competitors must carry mandatory kit: a backpack, Ordnance Survey Map 150 (downloadable maps accepted), compass or GPS, whistle, mobile phone and a basic first aid kit. The organisers require a minimum moving speed of 4.0 mph; participants who fall below this average may be withdrawn. Entrants must be at least 20 years old. Addresses are provided for the start/CP1 (Rhyd-y-benwch picnic area), CP2 (near bridge, Llanidloes) and the finish (Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.