The MTC Bristol Severn
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Event summary
The MTC Bristol Severn is a point-to-point ultra running event held on 12 July 2026 and organised by Ultra Running Ltd. Distance: 30 miles. The course is described as comparatively flat with total ascent of 186 m and total descent of 196 m. The event is cup-free and marked as vegan friendly. Standard Solo entry is listed at £80.00 and all payments are non-refundable. All finishers receive a bespoke Bristol Severn Ultra medal and a Mount to Coast head-visor. UTMB points are listed as t.b.a. The published course record time is 4:51:00.
Course and logistics
The route starts at Travelodge Stonehouse (GL10 3SQ) and follows the Severn Path to the river at Purton. The course briefly leaves the river at Sharpness and Newton, circumnavigates Berkeley Power Station, then returns past Oldbury-on-Severn, Oldbury Pill and Littleton Pill. Runners pass under the M48 and M4 motorway bridges and finish at Severn Beach (Station Rd, BS35 4PJ). There are two checkpoints on the route (The Dockers Club, GL13 9UN and The Anchor Inn, BS35 1QA). Competitors must be self-sufficient for travel and navigation; use of GPX files or downloadable maps is recommended. A minimum average pace of 4.0 mph is required or runners will be removed. Mandatory kit includes a backpack, maps or GPS with the GPX route, mobile phone and a basic first aid kit. Example checkpoint food items include malt loaf, sandwiches, nuts, fruit, squash, cola and water. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.