The MTC Severn Challenge

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  • Date Wed 8th July 2026 - Sun 12th July 2026
  • Time 11:00
  • Location Penrhyndeudraeth, Gwynedd
  • Price £795.00 - £1,250.00
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances Ultra

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Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable challenge at the MTC Severn Challenge, hosted by Ultra Running Ltd, from July 8th to July 12th, 2026, in the stunning surroundings of Penrhyndeudraeth, Gwynedd. This event is renowned as one of the toughest races in the UK, with a finisher rate of just 26% over the past seven years!

The MTC Severn Challenge features a grueling total distance of 220 miles, broken down into five demanding stages: Stage 1, the MTC Hafren, covers 26 miles; Stage 2, the MTC Severn Plod Ultra, stretches 47 miles; Stage 3, the MTC Severn Path Ultra, spans 59 miles; Stage 4, the MTC Severn Way Ultra, takes on 57 miles; and finally, Stage 5, the MTC Bristol Severn, completes the challenge with 30 miles.

But there's good news for participants! Starting in 2025, the event will now offer hotel accommodation with comfy beds, making it easier to focus on the race ahead. Whether you're an ultra-running veteran or a newcomer looking to push your limits, the MTC Se

The MTC Severn Challenge

Wed 8th July 2026 - Sun 12th July 2026

Five runners are standing in front of an information board in a forested area. They are wearing various running gear and hydration packs, under a sunny sky. There is a competitor banner on the right and a gravel path beneath them. Three men wearing athletic gear and backpacks stand on grass near a bridge and a blue tent. They are smiling and seemingly prepared for a sporting activity, possibly trail running or hiking, with lush greenery and bright sunlight in the background. A person wearing athletic gear, holding a pair of sandals, stands beside a stone wall with a sign that reads "Mid Wales Arts: gallery, cafe, sculpture, pottery. 11-4, Thursday-Sunday, welcome." They have medals around their neck and cloudy sky in the background. A person with short gray hair runs on a wooden path through a forest, wearing a blue shirt, black shorts, and a hydration pack. The path is surrounded by tall trees and greenery, and a sign with white text is visible to the left of the path.

Organiser's Description

It’s Tough! But from 2025 it became a little easier!

Gone is the camping – we now have hotel accommodation with comfy beds.

The MTC Severn Challenge is without doubt one of the toughest races in the UK. Over the last seven years the finisher rate is around 26%. Compare those statistics with other events that promote themselves as “the toughest” and then decide if this is for you.

Stage 1 (26 miles) – The MTC Hafren (11:00 start from Rhyd-y-benwych picnic area)
Stage 2 (47 miles) – The MTC Severn Plod Ultra (07:30 start)
Stage 3 (59 miles) – The MTC Severn Path Ultra (07:30 start)
Stage 4 (57 miles) – The MTC Severn Way Ultra (07:30 start)
Stage 5 (30 miles) – The MTC Bristol Severn (07:30 start)

Total race distance 220 miles

Races

  • Solo - the '7' Challenge

    £795.00

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  • The Double

    £1,250.00

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