The MTC Oxford Ultra
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The MTC Oxford Ultra
The MTC Oxford Ultra is a 49 miles point to point ultra marathon along the Thames Path, starting at the Travelodge Oxford Abingdon Road and finishing at the Catherine Wheel in Henley on Thames. 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 on the way to Henley on Thames.
The event includes three staffed checkpoints that provide water and a selection of nutrition. Example items that may be offered include malt loaf, cake, jam, peanut butter, cheese or marmite sandwiches, sweets, dried fruit, squash, cola and water. The organisers aim to cater for Gluten Free, Vegan and Vegetarian diets when advised at entry; other dietary needs must be provided by the competitor and may be left in drop bags at checkpoints.
Checkpoint segments are: Start to Checkpoint 1: 12.3 miles Checkpoint 1 to Checkpoint 2: 12.7 miles Checkpoint 2 to Checkpoint 3: 13.4 miles Checkpoint 3 to Finish: 9.7 miles
All finishers receive a bespoke Oxford Ultra medal and either a technical t shirt, mug or hat, with the medal showing a to scale impression of the route. The first male and female finishers receive a bespoke Oxford Ultra trophy. Entrants must be 20 years or over, provide their own transport to start and from finish, and carry mandatory navigation equipment such as a GPX device or downloaded route and a mobile phone. Entry fees are non refundable and there is an option to run free by raising an agreed amount for the organiser preferred charity. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
