MTC Redcap
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MTC REDCAP
The MTC REDCAP is a single day ultra covering 55.1 miles. The route starts at the Gretna Chase Hotel and concludes at the Traquair Arms Hotel in Innerleithen. The race is also Day 1 of the nine day MTC SCOTIA series, so REDCAP competitors will share parts of the route with multi day SCOTIA entrants.
Competitor numbers are limited to 20 plus an additional allowance of 20 for SCOTIA entrants giving a maximum of 40 participants. Entry options include the standard race fee of £90.00 or a race package at £155.00 that includes an embroidered race shirt and a lightweight hi viz jacket when ordered at least four weeks before the event. All payments and deposits are non refundable; a personal cancellation insurance option is available at checkout and a defer option is offered for a fee of £15 up to four weeks before the event.
The event enforces preset cut off times along the route based on a minimum average speed of 4.0 miles per hour; competitors who fall below this requirement may be withdrawn. Competitors must be aged at least 20 years on the start day.
Maps and GPX files are supplied to entrants and emailed four weeks before the race. Organisers provide competitor tracking devices with SOS capability. 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. The race is cup free so competitors should bring a reusable cup. Check points provide food such as cake, sandwiches, sweets, squash, cola and water. Finishers receive a medal and male and female champions receive trophies. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
