How far is the MTC Hafren?

The MTC Hafren is one distance: 27 Mile (43.5 km).

How much climbing is in the MTC Hafren?

The 27 Mile has 872 m of ascent.

Is the MTC Hafren course marked?

No. The MTC Hafren is not a marked course. You are expected to navigate it yourself.

When is the next MTC Hafren?

Wed, 16 Feb 2028, 11:00. Not open yet.

Ultra Running Ltd MTC Hafren

Rhyd-y-benwch picnic area, Llanidloes, SY18 6PTWed, 16 Feb 2028

Up Plynlimon to the source of the Severn, then down the valley to Caersws

27 Mile

43 km

872 m ascent

20 m per km

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The course

What you’re in for

Day one of the MTC Severn Challenge and also a standalone race. From the Rhyd-y-benwch picnic area in Hafren Forest, it opens with a climb of about four miles onto the boggy slopes of Plynlimon to the source of the Severn, where a marshal checks everyone through. Runners return to the start, which becomes CP1, then follow the Severn Way down the valley past Llanidloes to the Mid Wales Arts Centre near Caersws. Expect mountain bog and forest early on, then riverside path and fields that can be overgrown. The route is not marked and GPX navigation is strongly advised. There are two checkpoints, with strict closures based on 4 mph.

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Wed, 16 Feb 2028 · Not open yet · £80

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Common questions

: The MTC Hafren is one distance: 27 Mile (43.5 km).
: The 27 Mile has 872 m of ascent.
: Not graded yet. A TRP grade is worked out from distance and climb measured off the course file, and there isn't one for the MTC Hafren yet.
: No. The MTC Hafren is not a marked course. You are expected to navigate it yourself.
: We don't hold a compulsory kit list for the MTC Hafren. Ultra Running Ltd confirm mandatory kit in their race information, usually in the final instructions.
: We don't hold published time limits for the MTC Hafren. If Ultra Running Ltd set cut-offs, they'll be in the race information.
: We don't hold a checkpoint list for the MTC Hafren. What's on the table varies a lot between races, so check the Ultra Running Ltd race information rather than turning up expecting food.
: Not yet — we don't hold a course file for the MTC Hafren. Some organisers only send the GPX to entrants. If we get one, it goes up free, with no sign-up.
: Wed, 16 Feb 2028, 11:00. Not open yet.