MTC Banshee
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MTC BANSHEE overview
The MTC BANSHEE is a single-day ultramarathon on 12 May 2026. The course covers 44.4 miles (listed as 44 miles) and is day 5 of the MTC MizMal® fourteen-day Ireland end-to-end series. The route begins at Limerick City Hotel and finishes at Dough, Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare. Total ascent is 1,989 ft and total descent is 1,994 ft. All finishers receive a bespoke BANSHEE medal and male and female champions receive trophies. Competitor numbers are limited to 20 regular entries plus an allowance of 20 MizMal® competitors (maximum 40).
Logistics and rules
The event has preset cut-off points based on a minimum average speed of 4.0 mph; competitors who fall below this requirement may be withdrawn. Check points are located at roughly 9, 17, 25.4, 34.2 and finish at 44.4 miles. The race is cup-free; competitors should use a reusable cup. URL provides each competitor with a tracking device that includes an SOS function and real-time tracking during the race. Mandatory kit includes a backpack, head torch with spare batteries, route maps, compass or GPS device, whistle, mobile phone, an emergency food pack (two chocolate bars) and a basic first aid kit. Entry fee options are listed as £90 for the race or £155 for a package that includes a race shirt and hi-viz jacket (clothing guarantees require ordering at least four weeks before the event). Entrants must be 20 years or over. All entries are non-refundable; a defer option is available for a fee. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.