How far is the MTC Redcap?

The MTC Redcap is one distance: 55.1 Mile (88.7 km).

How much climbing is in the MTC Redcap?

The 55.1 Mile has 934 m of ascent.

How hard is the MTC Redcap?

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

Is the MTC Redcap course marked?

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

What are the cut-offs for the MTC Redcap?

Overall time limits — 55.1 Mile: 10h 50m. Also Scotland day 1 of the Mount to Coast end to end challenge.

Can I download the MTC Redcap 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 Redcap

The Gretna Chase Hotel, Gretna, DG16 5JBSat, 27 May 2028

Gretna Green to Innerleithen, 55.1 miles.

55.1 Mile

89 km

934 m ascent

11 m per km

10h 50m cut-off

7:20/km to make it

Navigation required

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The course

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EXPERT

TRP grade · E5

10h 50m cut-off, which needs 7:20/km

8 checkpoints

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Cut-offs

Also Scotland day 1 of the Mount to Coast end to end challenge.

How to enter

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Common questions

: The MTC Redcap is one distance: 55.1 Mile (88.7 km).
: The 55.1 Mile has 934 m of ascent.
: 55.1 Mile: Expert. TRP grades come from distance and climb measured off the course file, not from the organiser.
: No. The MTC Redcap is not a marked course. You are expected to navigate it yourself.
: We don't hold a compulsory kit list for the MTC Redcap. Ultra Running Ltd confirm mandatory kit in their race information, usually in the final instructions.
: Overall time limits — 55.1 Mile: 10h 50m. Also Scotland day 1 of the Mount to Coast end to end challenge.
: We don't hold a checkpoint list for the MTC Redcap. 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.
: Sat, 27 May 2028. Not open yet.