MTC BALOR
From Ultra Running Ltd
- Date Mon 18th May 2026
- Time 07:00
- Location Plano, Collin
- Price £90.00 - £155.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances Ultra
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating adventure at the MTC Balor, organized by Ultra Running Ltd, taking place on Monday, May 18th, 2026, in the stunning Sligo, County Sligo. This exciting single-day event features a challenging 47-mile race that forms part of the Mount to Coast End to End Challenge Series. Runners will embark on an unforgettable journey that starts at Murphys Hotel in Tobercurry and follows much of the scenic MizMal® route, culminating at the picturesque Rolling Waves Guesthouse in Bundoran.
Participants will not only receive a bespoke race medal upon finishing but can also choose to enhance their experience by upgrading their entry to include an official race t-shirt and hi-viz jacket. The MTC Balor promises to be more than just a race; it’s a celebration of endurance, nature, and the legendary figure of Balor from Irish mythology. Join us for a day filled with camaraderie, challenge, and the breathtaking beauty of Ireland while you chase your personal best in this remarkable event!
Participants will not only receive a bespoke race medal upon finishing but can also choose to enhance their experience by upgrading their entry to include an official race t-shirt and hi-viz jacket. The MTC Balor promises to be more than just a race; it’s a celebration of endurance, nature, and the legendary figure of Balor from Irish mythology. Join us for a day filled with camaraderie, challenge, and the breathtaking beauty of Ireland while you chase your personal best in this remarkable event!
MTC BALOR
Mon 18th May 2026
Organiser's Description
The Mount to Coast Balor
NEW FOR 2026
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 2026
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
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MTC Balor Plus Race T-Shirt and Hi-Viz Jacket
£155.00
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MTC BALOR
