MTC Oilliphéist
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Event
The MTC Oilliphéist is a single-day ultra running event held on 15 May 2026. The race forms Day 8 of the MTC MizMal® fourteen day end-to-end series. The listed total distance is 58.2 miles. Entry is limited to 20 race-only competitors, with an additional allowance of 20 MizMal® competitors for a maximum field of 40.
Course and logistics
The route starts at Nox Hotel, Galway and finishes at the Woodfield Hotel, Clifden, County Galway. Most of the course follows the MizMal® point-to-point route as provided by Wild Atlantic Cycling. There are preset cut-off times at checkpoints based on a minimum average speed of 4.0 mph; competitors who fall below this requirement may be withdrawn. Checkpoints are positioned roughly every 9 to 11 miles along the route and provide food such as malt loaf, sandwiches, sweets, squash, cola and water. The event is cup-free and competitors must bring a reusable cup.
Competitors must carry mandatory kit including a backpack, head torch with spare batteries, provided route maps, compass or GPS device, whistle, mobile phone, basic first aid and emergency food. Organisers will issue tracking devices with SOS capability and provide GPX and maps to entrants before the event. Finishers receive an Oilliphéist medal and male and female champions receive trophies. Entry fees are listed as £90 for the race and £155 for the race plus clothing package. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
