MTC Beowulf
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Event Overview
The MTC Beowulf is a 36-mile ultramarathon. It is also the sixth day of the MTC Albion, a thirteen-day, 503-mile end-to-end challenge of England. The event is limited to 40 competitors, with 20 spots for standalone Beowulf entrants and an additional 20 for competitors running the full Albion series.
Route and Logistics
The course follows the same route as the organizer's longer JOGLE event but with reduced daily distances. It starts at the Travelodge Shrewsbury Battlefield and finishes at The Talbot Hotel. The total published distance is 35.4 miles.
There are three checkpoints along the route:
- CP1 at 8.8 miles (Shrewsbury)
- CP2 at 17.9 miles (Easthope, Much Wenlock)
- CP3 at 25.4 miles (Cleobury North)
The event has a strict pace requirement of a minimum average of 4 mph. Competitors who fall below this pace on consecutive days will be withdrawn. A detailed map and GPX file are provided to entrants four weeks before the race. Each competitor must carry a provided tracking device with an SOS button.
Requirements and Rules
Competitors are required to carry mandatory kit, including a backpack, head torch, maps, compass or GPS, whistle, mobile phone, emergency food, and a basic first aid kit. The event is cup-free, so participants must bring their own reusable cup. Checkpoints provide food such as malt loaf, cake, sandwiches, sweets, squash, cola, and water.
All finishers receive a bespoke Beowulf medal, with trophies for the male and female champions. An optional race package includes an embroidered race shirt and a lightweight hi-viz jacket. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
