How far is the MTC Nuckelavee?

The MTC Nuckelavee is one distance: 40.1 Mile (64.5 km).

How much climbing is in the MTC Nuckelavee?

The 40.1 Mile has 644 m of ascent.

How hard is the MTC Nuckelavee?

40.1 Mile: Expert. TRP grades come from distance and climb measured off the course file, not from the organiser.

Is the MTC Nuckelavee course marked?

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

What are the cut-offs for the MTC Nuckelavee?

Overall time limits — 40.1 Mile: 7h 50m. Also Scotland day 3 of the Mount to Coast end to end challenge.

Can I download the MTC Nuckelavee route?

Yes. The GPX for each distance is free to download here, with no sign-up, the same as every route on Trail Running Planet.

Ultra Running Ltd MTC Nuckelavee

Travelodge Edinburgh Airport, EH28 8PP Mon, 29 May 2028

Travelodge Edinburgh Airport to Travelodge Perth, 40.1 miles.

40.1 Mile

65 km

644 m ascent

10 m per km

7h 50m cut-off

7:17/km to make it

Navigation required

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The course

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EXPERT

TRP grade · E5

7h 50m cut-off, which needs 7:17/km

8 checkpoints

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Cut-offs

Also Scotland day 3 of the Mount to Coast end to end challenge.

How to enter

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Common questions

: The MTC Nuckelavee is one distance: 40.1 Mile (64.5 km).
: The 40.1 Mile has 644 m of ascent.
: 40.1 Mile: Expert. TRP grades come from distance and climb measured off the course file, not from the organiser.
: No. The MTC Nuckelavee is not a marked course. You are expected to navigate it yourself.
: We don't hold a compulsory kit list for the MTC Nuckelavee. Ultra Running Ltd confirm mandatory kit in their race information, usually in the final instructions.
: Overall time limits — 40.1 Mile: 7h 50m. Also Scotland day 3 of the Mount to Coast end to end challenge.
: We don't hold a checkpoint list for the MTC Nuckelavee. What's on the table varies a lot between races, so check the Ultra Running Ltd race information rather than turning up expecting food.
: Yes. The GPX for each distance is free to download here, with no sign-up, the same as every route on Trail Running Planet.
: Mon, 29 May 2028. Not open yet.