The MTC Windsor Ultra

Event details

The MTC Windsor Ultra is a point-to-point ultra running event of 47 miles with listed ascent of 155 m and descent of 182 m. The route starts outside The Catherine Wheel, Henley-on-Thames, and finishes outside Travelodge Kingston Central, Kingston upon Thames. Entry is priced at £90.00 per person; entry fees are non-refundable in normal circumstances. Finishers receive a bespoke Windsor Ultra medal and one of a technical t-shirt, mug or hat. The first male and female finisher receive a bespoke Windsor Ultra trophy. Competitors must be at least 20 years old on the start day and must provide their own transport to the start and from the finish.

Route, checkpoints and rules

The course follows the River Thames through Henley, Marlow, Cookham, Maidenhead, Dorney, Windsor (including Brocas Meadow and Windsor Bridge), Runnymede, Staines and past the Queen Mary Reservoir, before leaving the Thames Path to finish at Kingston. There are three staffed check-points that supply water and food. Distances between checkpoints are: Start to CP1 - 9.5 miles; CP1 to CP2 - 12 miles; CP2 to CP3 - 13.9 miles; CP3 to Finish - 12.9 miles. Example checkpoint items include malt loaf, sandwiches, dried fruit, squash and water; the organisers aim to cater for gluten free, vegan and vegetarian options. Competitors must carry mandatory kit such as a GPX device or downloaded route, and a mobile phone. Entrants must maintain an average of 4.0 mph (including stops); falling below this may result in removal from the race. Check-point closure times are published relative to race start. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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