MTC Black Shuck
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About the race
The MTC Black Shuck is a single day ultra running event covering 45 miles from Bridgwater to Crediton, scheduled for 19 July 2029. It forms Day 10 of the Mount to Coast ALBION thirteen day end to end of England and follows the same route used by the MTC JOGLE event but with reduced daily distances.
The route begins at Premier Inn, Bridgewater North (TA6 4RR) and finishes at Union Road Moto Velo (EX17 3AL). Four intermediate checkpoints are listed at approximately 8.9 miles, 19.4 miles, 27.6 miles and 36.3 miles along the course. Organisers maintain preset cut offs based on a minimum average pace of 4.0 mph; entrants who fall below this pace may be withdrawn. Competitor numbers are limited to 20 with an additional allowance of 20 for ALBION participants, giving a maximum of 40 starters.
All finishers receive a Black Shuck medal and male and female champions receive bespoke trophies. The event is cup free so entrants must use a reusable cup. Maps and GPX files are provided only to entrants before the race; organisers supply tracking devices with SOS capability for monitoring competitors during the event. Mandatory kit includes a backpack, head torch with spare batteries, route maps, compass or GPS device, whistle, mobile phone, basic first aid and emergency food. Entry options include a standard fee and a race package that adds an embroidered shirt and hi vis jacket for an additional cost. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
