MTC Beithir

JUN

1

2028

Tackle the new MTC BEITHIR, a rugged 39 mile road and trail challenge from Kingussie to Inverness and Day 6 of the MTC SCOTIA series. Limited to 40 starters with strict cut offs and safety tracking, this is an epic, small field endurance test.

Thu 1 Jun 2028

Kingussie, Scotland

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39 miles

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Event

The MTC BEITHIR is a long-distance road and trail race listed as 39 miles and described with a route total of 38.5 miles. It is new for 2028 and forms Day 6 of the nine-day MTC SCOTIA end-to-end series. The event edition shown is the first. Entry is limited to 20 regular competitors plus an additional allowance of 20 SCOTIA competitors, for a maximum of 40 starters. Entry fees are listed as £90.00 for the race and £155.00 for a plus package that includes an embroidered race shirt and a lightweight hi-viz jacket. All fees are non-refundable; there is an option to add personal cancellation insurance at checkout.

Route, cut-offs and kit

The route runs from Forces Manor, Kingussie, to Travelodge Inverness. There are three staffed checkpoints on the course, and organisers operate preset cut-offs based on a minimum average speed of 4.0 mph; competitors who fall below this requirement may be withdrawn. Competitors receive tracking devices with SOS buttons and GPX/maps are provided only to entrants by email before the event.

Competitors must carry a mandatory kit list that includes a backpack, head torch with spare batteries, maps, compass or GPS, whistle, mobile phone, basic first aid and blister treatment, and an emergency food pack. The race is cup-free; runners should bring a reusable cup. All finishers receive a bespoke BEITHIR medal and male and female champions receive trophies. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

39 mi

Mtc Beithir