MTC Shamrock

From Ultra Running Ltd
- Date Mon 11th May 2026
- Time 07:00
- Location Listowel, County Kerry
- Price £90.00 - £155.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances Ultra
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Event summary
Not only will finishers earn a bespoke race medal, but they also have the option to upgrade their entry with an official race t-shirt and hi-viz jacket. Embrace the luck of the shamrock, a symbol woven into Irish culture and history, and make this a day to remember. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a newcomer, the MTC Shamrock is an unbeatable opportunity to challenge yourself and connect with the vibrant spirit of Ireland. Don’t miss this remarkable event filled with camaraderie, adventure, and the chance to create your own lucky patch!
MTC Shamrock
Mon 11th May 2026

Organiser's Description
NEW FOR 2026
Race Distance – 50 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 Cliff House Hotel, Ballybunion.
Most of the route follows the MizMal ® route as provided by Wild Atlantic Cycling and concludes at the Limerick City Hotel.
The MTC Shamrock is also Day 4 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.
This three-leafed clover is not only a feature of Celtic mythology, it was very important in Irish legend in the spread of Christianity.
It concerns St. Patrick (Saint Patrick) as he tried to educate the Celts on the Holy Trinity, but they could not understand what he was trying to say to them.
St. Patrick saw a clover before him and decided to use it to explain the three strands of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit as one.
The Celts finally understood what he meant, and that’s how the shamrock became so important in Irish history and social tradition.
The three leaves on a shamrock represent faith, hope and love. In Ireland, it is considered extremely lucky if you find one with four leaves due to their rarity. The fourth leaf represents luck.
The word “shamrock” derives from the word seamróg or seamair óg in the Irish language which means “little clover”.
If you’re lucky enough to find a four-leaf clover, you must cut off the fourth leaf and place it in a glass of water until it begins to grow, they say.
Then, you plant it into your garden, thus causing a “lucky patch” of grass to grow!
Races
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Mtc Shamrock 2026
£90.00
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MTC SHAMROCK Plus Race T-Shirt and Hi-Viz Jacket
£155.00
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MTC Shamrock