MTC Banshee
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Event details
The MTC BANSHEE is a long-distance running event held on 12 May 2026. The race distance is 44.4 miles (listed as 44 miles elsewhere) with total ascent of 1,989 ft and total descent of 1,994 ft. It is the fifth day of the MTC MizMal® fourteen-day end-to-end series and follows most of the MizMal® route provided by Wild Atlantic Cycling. The race is listed as the 1st edition and UTMB points are to be advised.
Route, entry and rules
The route starts at Limerick City Hotel and finishes in Dough, Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare. Competitor numbers are limited to 20 regular entries plus an additional allowance of 20 MizMal® competitors (maximum 40). The event enforces preset cut-offs based on a minimum average speed of 4.0 mph; competitors falling below this threshold risk withdrawal. All entrants must be 20 years or over on the start day. Entry fees are stated as £90 for the standard entry and £155 for a package that includes an embroidered race shirt and a lightweight hi-viz jacket (garment orders should be completed at least four weeks before the event to guarantee supply). Finishers receive a bespoke BANSHEE medal; male and female champions receive trophies. Maps and GPX files are provided to entrants only, and each competitor will be issued a tracking device with an SOS function. Mandatory kit includes a backpack, head torch with spare batteries, route maps, compass or GPS, whistle, mobile phone, basic first aid and emergency food. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.