MTC Scotia 2028: The End to End of Scotland
The MTC Scotia is a nine-day ultra running challenge across Scotland, following a route from Gretna Green to John O'Groats. The full route totals about 370.3 miles and is presented as nine individual ultra stages that together form the Myths & Legends of Scotia series.
Dates: 27th May - 4th June 2028
Location: Gretna Green to John O'Groats, Scotland
Distance: Approximately 370 miles (9 stages)
Entry is limited to 20 competitors. Accommodation is provided by the organiser at the end of Day 1 through Day 8; competitors are responsible for booking their own accommodation at the start and after the finish. Evening meals and most breakfasts are included.
Competitors receive personalised high visibility technical shirts and a jacket. The event has mandatory kit requirements and on-course tracking, including a backpack, head torch, route maps, compass or GPS device, whistle, mobile phone, first aid pack, and a tracking device with an SOS function.
Time restrictions are based on a minimum average speed of 4.0 mph. All finishers receive a Scotia medal, a Scotia trophy, and a day medal for each completed stage.
Event Stages:
- Day 1 - The MTC Redcap: 55.1 miles
- Day 2 - The MTC Glaistig: 31.3 miles
- Day 3 - The MTC Nuckelavee: 40.6 miles
- Day 4 - The MTC Grimalkin: 35.2 miles
- Day 5 - The MTC Bertram de Shotts: 43.1 miles
- Day 6 - The MTC Beithir: 39 miles
- Day 7 - The MTC Morag: 45.2 miles
- Day 8 - The MTC Selkie: 42.6 miles
- Day 9 - The MTC Kelpie: 38.2 miles
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