MTC Vampire
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Event
The MTC Vampire is a single-day ultra race on 21 July 2027. The race distance is 38 miles. It is Day 9 of the Mount to Coast Albion thirteen-day end-to-end of England and forms part of the Mount to Coast End to End Challenge Series. Entry is limited to 20 competitors, with an additional allowance of 20 Albion competitors for a maximum field of 40. Entry fees are listed as £90.00 for the standard entry and £155.00 for a package that includes an embroidered race shirt and a lightweight hi-viz jacket. All finishers receive a Vampire medal; male and female champions also receive bespoke trophies.
Route, logistics and rules
The route runs from Travelodge Bristol Filton to Premier Inn Bridgwater North and follows the same course used by the MTC JOGLE event but with reduced daily distances. Check points are positioned along the route at roughly 9.1 miles, 17.2 miles, and 26 miles. Maps and GPX files are supplied to entrants and emailed about four weeks before the event. URL provides each competitor with a tracking device that includes an SOS function. The race is cup-free, so entrants 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, emergency food (two chocolate bars), and a basic first aid kit. Entrants must be 20 years or over and meet a minimum pace requirement of 4.0 mph; falling below this average may lead to withdrawal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.