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The Severn Plod Ultra

Name: The Severn Plod Ultra
Start: 2025-05-16
End: 2025-05-16
Location: Newtown

Newtown, United Kingdom • 16 May 2025

The MTC Severn Plod Ultra is a challenging 48-mile ultra marathon that takes participants on a scenic route from the Mid Wales Art Centre to Shrewsbury. The course features a mix of landscapes, including the River Severn and Montgomery Canal Walk, with several checkpoints offering vegan and gluten-free food options. All finishers receive a bespoke medal, and the top male and female runners are awarded MTC R1 road shoes. The event emphasizes safety and requires participants to maintain a minimum pace of 4 mph. Registration includes a complimentary head visor, and various merchandise is available for purchase. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Wales Newtown

Race information

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48 mi

48 Miles

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

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