The MTC Oxford Ultra

Oxford, United Kingdom • 7 Aug 2026

The MTC Oxford Ultra (7 August 2026)

The MTC Oxford Ultra is a point-to-point ultra running event organised by Ultra Running Ltd. The advertised distance is 49 miles with approximately 293 m of ascent and 328 m of descent. The course starts at Travelodge, Abingdon Road, Oxford OX1 4XG and finishes at The Catherine Wheel, Hart Street, Henley-on-Thames RG9 2AR. Entry is listed at £90 per person; deposits and payments are non-refundable. Entrants must be at least 20 years old on race day. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and a choice of a technical t-shirt, mug or hat; the first male and female finishers receive a bespoke trophy.

Course, checkpoints and rules

The route reaches the Thames Path after about 0.5 miles and passes Sandford Weir, Culham, Cholsey, Moulsford, Streatley, Whitchurch-on-Thames, Purley Park, Tilehurst and Reading before arriving at Henley-on-Thames. The race has three checkpoints that provide water and some nutrition; sample items include malt loaf, sandwiches, dried fruit, squash, cola and water. Checkpoint distances:

  • Start to Checkpoint 1 - 12.3 miles
  • Checkpoint 1 to Checkpoint 2 - 12.7 miles
  • Checkpoint 2 to Checkpoint 3 - 13.4 mile
  • Checkpoint 3 to Finish - 9.7 miles

Competitors must be self-sufficient for travel to and from the event and must carry mandatory kit such as a backpack, head torch with spare batteries, navigation (GPX device or maps and compass), mobile phone, whistle and a first aid kit. Competitors must maintain an average of 4.0 mph including stops or they may be withdrawn. Checkpoint closure times are set relative to race start. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

49 mi
293 m+
The Mtc Oxford Ultra - 49 Miles
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