MTC BALOR
From Ultra Running Ltd
- Date Mon 17th May 2027
- Location Plano, Collin
- Price £90.00 - £155.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at the MTC Balor, taking place on Monday, May 17th, 2027, in the stunning Sligo, County Sligo! Organized by Ultra Running Ltd, this exciting race invites participants to tackle a challenging 47-mile course that forms part of the renowned Mount to Coast End to End Challenge Series. Beginning at the Murphys Hotel in Tobercurry, runners will experience breathtaking scenery as they follow the MizMal route, culminating at the picturesque Rolling Waves Guesthouse in Bundoran.
All finishers will receive a bespoke race medal, and participants have the option to enhance their experience by upgrading their entry to include an official race t-shirt and a hi-viz jacket. This event promises not just an epic race, but a connection to the rich tapestry of Irish mythology inspired by Balor, a legendary figure known for his destructive power. Don't miss your chance to be part of this thrilling challenge that embodies the spirit of endurance and adventure! Register now and prepare to unleash your inner champion at the MTC Balor!
All finishers will receive a bespoke race medal, and participants have the option to enhance their experience by upgrading their entry to include an official race t-shirt and a hi-viz jacket. This event promises not just an epic race, but a connection to the rich tapestry of Irish mythology inspired by Balor, a legendary figure known for his destructive power. Don't miss your chance to be part of this thrilling challenge that embodies the spirit of endurance and adventure! Register now and prepare to unleash your inner champion at the MTC Balor!
MTC BALOR
Mon 17th May 2027
Organiser's Description
The Mount to Coast Balor
NEW FOR 2027
Race Distance – 47 miles
Part of the Mount to Coast End to End Challenge Series. (see tab section for more information).
Take on this single day challenge from the Murphys Hotel, Tobercurry.
Most of the route follows the MizMal ® route as provided by Wild Atlantic Cycling and concludes at Rolling Waves Guesthouse, Bundoran.
The MTC Balor is also Day 11 of the end to end challenge of Ireland – MizMal ®.
Bespoke race medal for all finishers.
You can choose at check-out to upgrade your entry and include the official race t-shirt and hi-viz jacket.
Balor, the King of the Fomorians, is a fearsome figure in Irish mythology, a destructive and supernatural power that can wreak havoc upon the world. His role as a tyrant who tries to control his fate through isolation and violence ultimately leads to his downfall when his grandson, Lugh, fulfils the prophecy and defeats him.
Balor's myth is rich with themes of power, prophecy, fate, and the inevitability of change, with his Evil Eye serving as both a symbol of his immense destructive force and a cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked power.
Balor is most famously known for his Evil Eye, which is said to have the power to cause devastation with just a glance. The eye is often described as being enormous and capable of unleashing deadly energy that can strike down armies or entire regions.
The destructive force of the Evil Eye is linked to Balor's immense power, and it symbolizes the terrifying and uncontrollable nature of chaos. Whenever Balor opens his eye, it is said to cause widespread destruction, with the power to kill anyone who comes within its gaze.
Balor’s eye is so powerful that it is said to be kept closed most of the time because its gaze is so destructive. In some stories, it requires a great effort to open, and once opened, it unleashes massive destruction until Balor closes it again. This makes the eye both a symbol of his dangerous power and a weapon that must be carefully controlled
NEW FOR 2027
Race Distance – 47 miles
Part of the Mount to Coast End to End Challenge Series. (see tab section for more information).
Take on this single day challenge from the Murphys Hotel, Tobercurry.
Most of the route follows the MizMal ® route as provided by Wild Atlantic Cycling and concludes at Rolling Waves Guesthouse, Bundoran.
The MTC Balor is also Day 11 of the end to end challenge of Ireland – MizMal ®.
Bespoke race medal for all finishers.
You can choose at check-out to upgrade your entry and include the official race t-shirt and hi-viz jacket.
Balor, the King of the Fomorians, is a fearsome figure in Irish mythology, a destructive and supernatural power that can wreak havoc upon the world. His role as a tyrant who tries to control his fate through isolation and violence ultimately leads to his downfall when his grandson, Lugh, fulfils the prophecy and defeats him.
Balor's myth is rich with themes of power, prophecy, fate, and the inevitability of change, with his Evil Eye serving as both a symbol of his immense destructive force and a cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked power.
Balor is most famously known for his Evil Eye, which is said to have the power to cause devastation with just a glance. The eye is often described as being enormous and capable of unleashing deadly energy that can strike down armies or entire regions.
The destructive force of the Evil Eye is linked to Balor's immense power, and it symbolizes the terrifying and uncontrollable nature of chaos. Whenever Balor opens his eye, it is said to cause widespread destruction, with the power to kill anyone who comes within its gaze.
Balor’s eye is so powerful that it is said to be kept closed most of the time because its gaze is so destructive. In some stories, it requires a great effort to open, and once opened, it unleashes massive destruction until Balor closes it again. This makes the eye both a symbol of his dangerous power and a weapon that must be carefully controlled
Races
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MTC Balor 2026
£90.00
Booking for more than 1? -
MTC Balor Plus Race T-Shirt and Hi-Viz Jacket
£155.00
Booking for more than 1?
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Tubbercurry, Sligo, Ireland
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