MTC Richmond Ultra
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Event details
The MTC Richmond Ultra takes place on 9 August 2026. The race is a point-to-point ultramarathon of 33 miles with a total ascent of 105 metres and descent of 109 metres. The race starts from Travelodge Kingston (KT1 2PD) and finishes at the Thames Barrier. All finishers receive a bespoke Richmond Ultra medal and a choice of a technical t-shirt, mug, or hat. The first male and female finishers receive a bespoke Richmond Ultra trophy. Entry for an individual is listed at £80.00; a deferral option is available for £15.00. All deposits and payments are non-refundable. A course record time of 03:49:00 is listed.
Route and logistics
The route follows the River Thames and passes Richmond Lock, Kew Palace and many bridges including Chiswick, Barnes, Hammersmith, Putney, Wandsworth, Battersea, Albert, Chelsea, Grosvenor, Vauxhall, Lambeth, Westminster, Hungerford, Waterloo, Blackfriars, Millennium, Southwark, London and Tower bridges before the Thames Barrier. There are two check-points on the course that provide water and nutrition. Example items at checkpoints may include malt loaf, cake, jam, peanut butter, cheese or marmite sandwiches, sweets, squash, cola and water. Competitors must be self-sufficient for travel to the start and from the finish. Entrants must be aged 20 or over on the start day and must carry mandatory items such as a GPX device or downloaded route and a mobile phone. Competitors must maintain an average minimum of 4.0 mph; falling below this may result in being removed from the race. CP closure offsets are CP1 at 3hr 10min, CP2 at 5hr 45min and the finish at 7hr 55min after the start. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
