MTC Kelpie
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MTC KELPIE
The Mount to Coast KELPIE is a 38 miles ultra race and forms Day 9 of the MTC SCOTIA nine day end to end challenge. It is part of the Mount to Coast End to End Challenge Series and is listed as the first edition.
The route begins at Inver Caravan Park, Dunbeath, and finishes at John O'Groats. Check points are located at Lybster and two points in Wick; total race distance is 38 miles with approximately 1,753 ft of ascent and 1,929 ft of descent. Organisers supply competitor tracking devices with SOS capability and will provide route maps and GPX files to entrants before the event.
Entries are limited to 20 regular competitors with an additional allowance of 20 SCOTIA competitors, for a maximum of 40 runners. All deposits and payments are non refundable; an optional personal cancellation insurance may be offered at checkout. The standard entry fee is £90 and a plus race package including a race shirt and hi viz jacket is priced at £155 when ordered in advance.
The event enforces a minimum average speed of 4 mph and preset cut off points; competitors falling below the requirement may be withdrawn. Mandatory kit includes a backpack, head torch with spare batteries, provided route maps, compass or GPS device, whistle, mobile phone, basic first aid and an emergency food pack. The race is cup free so runners must have their own reusable cup. All finishers receive a bespoke KELPIE medal and male and female champions receive trophies. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
