The MTC Severn Plod Ultra

Ultra Running Ltd

From Ultra Running Ltd

Thursday 17th February 2028
07:00
Caersws, Powys
£90.00 · 1 race
Ultra

Event summary

The MTC Severn Plod Ultra takes place on Thu 17th February 2028 in Caersws, Powys, offering a scenic 48-mile point-to-point challenge through Mid Wales and into Shrewsbury. The route starts at the Mid Wales Art Centre in Maesmawr and initially stays away from the river, passing through Holly bush and Rhyd-y-felin before rejoining the Severn at Dolerw Park. Runners pass the Gorsedd stone circle, the site of Newton’s Eisteddfod, then follow the River Severn and Montgomery Canal Walk past Pwll Penarth Nature Reserve and Welsh-pool.

The journey continues by Offa’s Dyke Path and the Breidden Hills to Montford Bridge, then through Bicton and the outskirts of Shrewsbury, finishing at the Premier Inn. This varied countryside route combines riverside paths, canal-side scenery and trail sections. Ultra Running Ltd organises the event. All finishers receive a bespoke event award, while the male and female champions are presented with bespoke trophies; every competitor also receives a complimentary MTC head visor at the start. The supplied event details do not specify a cut-off time, qualifying requirements or entry rules.

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Event information

Organiser's description

The MTC Severn Plod Ultra

Distance:

48 miles

The route:
The MTC Severn Plod Ultra starts from the Mid Wales Art Centre, Maesmawr, SY17 5SB.

Initially the route remains away from the river, going through Holly bush, Rhyd-y-felin, and finally rejoining the river Severn at Dolerw Park, passing the Gorsedd stone circle, which marks the site of Newton’s Eisteddfod.

Continue along the river Severn which joins the Montgomery Canal Walk, past the Pwll Penarth Nature Reserve, Welsh-pool, Offa’s Dyke Path, Breidden Hills through to Montford Bridge.

Onward through Bicton entering the outskirts of Shrewsbury and finally reaching the Premier Inn in Shrewsbury, SY1 1PG, which is the finish.

Photograph:

Sarah Evershed checking her route directions at a CP station.

Finishers:

All finishers will receive a bespoke MTC Severn Plod Ultra. Male & female champions will receive a bespoke trophy. All competitors will receive a complimentary MTC head visor at the start of the race.

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Maesmawr, Caersws, Powys SY17 5SB,

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