MTC Y Draig Goch
MTC Y Draig Goch
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Take on this Mountain to Coast challenge and push yourself to the limits. This event takes participants on a one-in-a-lifetime adventure, promising beautiful countryside and panoramic views. Come for the free footwear and sense of achievement.
MTC Y Draig Goch
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Sun, Apr 19, 2026
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Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
Merthyr Tydfil CF48, UK
Start times
Sunday, Apr 19, 2026
MTC Y Draig Goch: 8:00 AM
Event summary
Here are the distances available for MTC Y Draig Goch
MTC Y Draig Goch
47mi
£90
MTC Y Draig Goch
47mi
£90
Route information
Race Overview:
The MTC Y Draig Goch is a 35 mile race.
It is also day 6 of the MTC CYMRUN, which is a six day multi race. So competitors entering the MTC Y Draig Goch will also be running alongside MTC CYMRUN competitors.
The Route:
The MTC Y Draig Goch route stays on the Cycle Route 8 all of the way until you reach Cardiff, where the route extends through to Barry Island.
Starting from the Travelodge, Merthyr Tdyfil, concluding at Marco's Cafe, Barry Island.
It is important that competitors bring along other suitable clothing and equipment to counteract all types of weather conditions.
If URL consider any competitor not fit to continue we will remove them from the race. In addition, there is a minimum 4 mph requirement - falling below the 4 mph you will be withdrawn without debate.
Competitor numbers are limited to 20. There is an additional allowance of 20 for CYMRUN competitors, so a maximum race number of 40.
Time restraints:
Ultra Running has preset cut-off times along the MTC Y Draig Goch route, based on a minimum average of 4 mph. If you fall below this minimum requirement you will be advised and given a warning. If the consecutive day is also below 4 mph you will be withdrawn without debate.
The MTC Y Draig Goch is a Cup-Free event, so please bring your own re-useable cup (available in our store).
What's included
- Finisher's Medal
- Awards
- Food and Drink Stations
- Race Photography
How to get there
Merthyr Tydfil CF48, UK
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This race is a point-to-point route, meaning it is the competitors responsibility to make their own travel arrangements to and from the event.
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MTC Y Draig Goch:
Registration and Race Start:
The race is point to point and it is the competitors responsibility to make their own travel arrangements in getting to the start and leaving at the finish.
Entry Fees:
MTC Y Draig Goch – £90.00
MTC Y Draig Goch Plus Race Package - £155.00 (this includes an embroidered MTC Y Draig Goch race shirt and lightweight hi-viz race jacket). In order to guarantee clothing supply, this entry option needs to be completed at least four weeks before the event.
All deposits and payments are on a non refundable basis.
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