MTC Scotia
From Ultra Running Ltd
- Date Sat 30th May 2026 - Sun 7th June 2026
- Time 07:00
- Location Scotland, United Kingdom
- Price £400.00 - £1,800.00
- Races 2 races
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Event summary
Get ready for the exhilarating MTC Scotia, an incredible ultra running event organized by Ultra Running Ltd, taking place from Saturday, May 30th to Sunday, June 7th, 2026. This exciting challenge is part of the prestigious Mount to Coast End to End Challenge and features six individual ultra races, each offering its own unique adventure. The stunning route runs from Gretna Green to the iconic John O'Groats, immersing competitors in the breathtaking landscapes of Scotia while they push their limits.
With a focus on ensuring a supportive and safe environment, the MTC Scotia offers personalized hi-viz technical t-shirts, jackets, and complimentary footwear from the event’s head sponsor, Mount to Coast. Participants must be prepared for various weather conditions and adhere to the minimum pace of 4 mph to maintain their place in the race. With limited spots available for just 20 competitors, this event promises an intimate and thrilling atmosphere. Accommodation is provided for participants from Day 1 through Day 8, ensuring a comfortable rest after each demanding run. Don't miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable journey in 2026!
With a focus on ensuring a supportive and safe environment, the MTC Scotia offers personalized hi-viz technical t-shirts, jackets, and complimentary footwear from the event’s head sponsor, Mount to Coast. Participants must be prepared for various weather conditions and adhere to the minimum pace of 4 mph to maintain their place in the race. With limited spots available for just 20 competitors, this event promises an intimate and thrilling atmosphere. Accommodation is provided for participants from Day 1 through Day 8, ensuring a comfortable rest after each demanding run. Don't miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable journey in 2026!
MTC Scotia
Sat 30th May 2026 - Sun 7th June 2026
Organiser's Description
Race Overview:
The MTC Scotia is one of a six part challenge called the Mount to Coast End to End Challenge.
Each of the six days are individual ultra races in their own right and are part of The Myths & Legends of Scotia.
The Route:
The MTC Scotia route following the same route as our MTC LEJOG event, starting from Gretna Green and finishing at John O'Groats.
URL also provide each competitor with several hi-viz technical t-shirts and a hi-viz jacket. All these items are personalised with the competitors name, the year, and the race name. Our head sponsors, Mount to Coast, also provide free footwear for each competitor.
It is important that competitors bring along other suitable clothing and equipment to counteract all types of weather conditions.
If URL consider any competitor not fit to continue we will remove them from the race. In addition, there is a minimum 4 mph requirement - falling below the 4 mph you will be withdrawn without debate.
Competitor numbers are limited to 20.
Time restraints:
Ultra Running has preset cut-off times along the MTC Scotia route, based on a minimum average of 4 mph. If you fall below this minimum requirement you will be advised and given a warning. If the consecutive day is also below 4 mph you will be withdrawn without debate.
Under no circumstances will a runner be allowed to continue on the course after 22:00.
The MTC Scotia is a Cup-Free event, so please bring your own re-useable cup (available in our store).
Accommodation:
URL provides accommodation at the end of Day 1 through to the end of Day 8. It is each competitors responsibility to book their own accommodation at Gretna Green and after their finish at John O'Groats.
URL has arrangements in place with Hostels, Hotels and B&B’s along the route, so you can be assured that after the long days run you have a bed and shower / bath facilities available. These facilities will be on a shared room basis irrespective of sex. Where possible female and male athletes will have differing rooms but this may not always be possible. It is imperative that these establishments are respected and kept clean and tidy by competitors. Failure to do so could mean disqualification from the race and additional charges. Private rooms can be made available by prior arrangement.
The MTC Scotia is one of a six part challenge called the Mount to Coast End to End Challenge.
Each of the six days are individual ultra races in their own right and are part of The Myths & Legends of Scotia.
The Route:
The MTC Scotia route following the same route as our MTC LEJOG event, starting from Gretna Green and finishing at John O'Groats.
URL also provide each competitor with several hi-viz technical t-shirts and a hi-viz jacket. All these items are personalised with the competitors name, the year, and the race name. Our head sponsors, Mount to Coast, also provide free footwear for each competitor.
It is important that competitors bring along other suitable clothing and equipment to counteract all types of weather conditions.
If URL consider any competitor not fit to continue we will remove them from the race. In addition, there is a minimum 4 mph requirement - falling below the 4 mph you will be withdrawn without debate.
Competitor numbers are limited to 20.
Time restraints:
Ultra Running has preset cut-off times along the MTC Scotia route, based on a minimum average of 4 mph. If you fall below this minimum requirement you will be advised and given a warning. If the consecutive day is also below 4 mph you will be withdrawn without debate.
Under no circumstances will a runner be allowed to continue on the course after 22:00.
The MTC Scotia is a Cup-Free event, so please bring your own re-useable cup (available in our store).
Accommodation:
URL provides accommodation at the end of Day 1 through to the end of Day 8. It is each competitors responsibility to book their own accommodation at Gretna Green and after their finish at John O'Groats.
URL has arrangements in place with Hostels, Hotels and B&B’s along the route, so you can be assured that after the long days run you have a bed and shower / bath facilities available. These facilities will be on a shared room basis irrespective of sex. Where possible female and male athletes will have differing rooms but this may not always be possible. It is imperative that these establishments are respected and kept clean and tidy by competitors. Failure to do so could mean disqualification from the race and additional charges. Private rooms can be made available by prior arrangement.
Races
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Full Payment MTC Scotia 2026
£1,800.00
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Deposit for MTC Scotia 2026
£400.00
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MTC Scotia
