MTC Black Anise
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MTC Black Anise : overview
The MTC Black Anise is a single-day ultra running event on Thursday 15 July 2027. The race distance is 38 miles (total listed as 38.1 miles) and it is the third day of the MTC ALBION thirteen-day end-to-end series. The route runs from Lancaster to Wigan, following the same course used by the organiser’s MTC JOGLE event but with reduced daily distances. Total ascent is 1,578 ft and total descent is 1,307 ft. All finishers receive a bespoke Black Anise medal; male and female champions receive trophies.
Logistics and rules
Competitor numbers are limited to 20, with an additional allowance of 20 for Anglian competitors (maximum 40). Entry fees are shown as £90 for the ultra and £155 for the Plus Race Package, which includes an embroidered race shirt and lightweight hi-viz jacket if ordered at least four weeks before the event. All fees and deposits are non-refundable; a personal cancellation insurance option is offered at checkout.
The organiser requires a mandatory kit set and route adherence. Competitors must carry a backpack, head torch with spare batteries, race maps, compass or GPS, whistle, mobile phone, emergency food and a basic first aid kit. The event is cup-free, so competitors should provide a reusable cup. Preset cut-off controls are based on a minimum average of 4.0 mph; falling below this requirement can result in withdrawal. Maps and GPX files and real-time tracking are provided to entrants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.