The MTC Bristol Severn
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Event overview
The MTC Bristol Severn takes place on 12 July 2026. It is a point-to-point ultra running event over 30 miles with a total ascent of 186 m and descent of 196 m. The organiser describes the course as comparatively flat with one small hill. The race starts at Travelodge Stonehouse (GL10 3SQ) and finishes at Severn Beach (Station Rd, Severn Beach, Bristol BS35 4PJ).
Route, support and rules
The route follows the Severn Path, passing Purton, Sharpness and Newton, circumnavigating Berkeley Power Station, then continues by Oldbury-on-Severn, Oldbury Pill and Littleton Pill before passing under the M48 and M4 motorway bridges to the river mouth at Severn Beach. There are two checkpoints located at The Docks, Sharpness (GL13 9UN) and Church Rd., Oldbury-on-Severn (BS35 1QA). Checkpoint food is described as vegan friendly and may include malt loaf, jam or peanut butter sandwiches, nuts, fruit, squash, cola and water. Events are cup-free; participants should use a reusable cup.
Standard solo entry is £80. All payments are non-refundable; entries may be deferred to the next year for a £15 fee if arranged up to four weeks before the event. Entrants must be 18 or over. Competitors must average at least 4 mph or they will be withdrawn. Mandatory kit includes a backpack, maps or a GPS device with the organiser’s GPX route, a mobile phone and a basic first aid kit. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and an MTC head visor; trophies are awarded to the first male and first female finishers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
