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MTC BODACH – 38 MILES
👹 DAY 13 OF MOUNT TO COAST MIZMAL® 2027 – MEET THE BODACH!
Wednesday 19th May 2027
38 Miles | County Donegal, Ireland
⚡ THIRTEEN DAYS. THIRTEEN ULTRAMARATHONS. ONE FINAL CHALLENGE AWAITS!
Welcome to the Mount to Coast Bodach, Day 13 of our extraordinary fourteen-day MizMal® adventure across Ireland.
By now, our full MizMal® competitors will have completed twelve consecutive ultramarathons, conquered twelve legendary challenges and pushed their physical and mental endurance to extraordinary limits.
But Ireland’s ancient mythology has one more formidable character waiting before the final day’s journey to Malin Head.
THE BODACH!
👹 WHO – OR WHAT – IS THE BODACH?
Deep within Irish and Scottish folklore lurks the Bodach, a mysterious figure whose name is associated with an old man, a rustic or a frightening supernatural presence.
Sometimes portrayed as a fearsome old creature, sometimes as a shadowy spirit of the night, the Bodach has long featured in tales designed to send shivers down the spine.
And what better character to inspire the penultimate stage of our MizMal® adventure?
After twelve consecutive days of ultrarunning, our competitors may already be feeling a little ancient themselves!
But there’s no time to surrender to tired legs.
THE BODACH IS WAITING!
🏃 38 MILES THROUGH COUNTY DONEGAL
Starting in Ballybofey, competitors will embark on another demanding 38-mile ultramarathon through County Donegal.
For standalone runners, this is a fantastic opportunity to experience the challenge, camaraderie and atmosphere of a Mount to Coast MizMal® event.
For our full fourteen-day warriors, the stakes couldn’t be higher.
Every mile brings them closer to the northernmost finish of their incredible Irish adventure.
And when they complete the Bodach?
THIRTEEN CONSECUTIVE ULTRAMARATHONS WILL BE BEHIND THEM!
Just one final day will stand between them and the ultimate MizMal® finish line at Malin Head.
🏅 ANOTHER LEGEND. ANOTHER MEDAL. ANOTHER MEMORY.
Every successful MTC Bodach finisher will receive a bespoke medal celebrating this legendary character from Irish folklore.
For our full MizMal® competitors, it will be the thirteenth daily medal in an extraordinary collection.
Fourteen days.
Fourteen mythological legends.
Fourteen opportunities to discover just how far determination can take you.
And for those who successfully complete the entire MizMal® journey, the exclusive overall finisher’s medal awaits.
👹 DON’T FEAR THE BODACH – BECOME THE LEGEND!
Thirteen may be considered unlucky by some.
But for our MizMal® competitors, Day 13 represents something very different.
COURAGE. ENDURANCE. PERSEVERANCE.
After hundreds of miles and twelve consecutive ultramarathons, the finish line at Malin Head is almost within touching distance.
But first, there’s an old adversary to overcome.
38 MILES. ONE FEARSOME BODACH. ONE EXTRAORDINARY ACHIEVEMENT.
⚡ FACE THE BODACH. CONQUER DAY 13. ONE MORE TO GO!
MTC Bodach
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Wed, May 19, 2027
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Ballybofey, Ireland
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Location
Main St, Ballybofey, Co. Donegal, F93 C2CF, Ireland
Start times
MTC Bodach: 8:00 AM
Event summary
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MTC Bodach
38 mi
£90
MTC Bodach
38 mi
£90
Route information
RACE OVERVIEW – MTC BODACH
👹 THE PENULTIMATE CHALLENGE – THE BODACH AWAITS!
Wednesday 19th May 2027 | Day 13 of Mount to Coast MizMal®
38 Miles | Ballybofey to Buncrana, County Donegal
Thirteen days.
Thirteen legendary challenges.
And one extraordinary journey towards the northernmost reaches of Ireland.
Welcome to the Mount to Coast Bodach, the penultimate stage of our fourteen-day MizMal® adventure!
Inspired by the mysterious old man of Irish and Scottish folklore, this challenging 38-mile ultramarathon takes competitors from Ballybofey to Buncrana, on the beautiful Inishowen Peninsula.
For standalone competitors, the Bodach offers another opportunity to experience the challenge and camaraderie of a Mount to Coast ultramarathon.
For our full MizMal® warriors, however, this is something truly special.
THE FINISH LINE AT MALIN HEAD IS ALMOST WITHIN REACH!
🇮🇪 38 MILES THROUGH COUNTY DONEGAL
The MTC Bodach begins at the Villa Rose Hotel & Spa in Ballybofey, where yesterday's encounter with the sorceress Carman came to an end.
From here, competitors continue their journey north through County Donegal towards the Inishowen Peninsula.
The destination?
Inishowen Gateway Hotel, Buncrana.
Another 38 miles of determination, endurance and adventure.
The landscapes of Donegal provide a wonderful setting for this penultimate challenge, but competitors should not underestimate the demands of the distance.
After all, the Bodach is no ordinary old man!
👹 AN ANCIENT ADVERSARY WITH HIDDEN STRENGTH!
In Gaelic folklore, the Bodach is often portrayed as an elderly, mysterious or sometimes frightening figure.
But appearances can be deceptive.
Behind the outward appearance of an old man may lie extraordinary strength, cunning or supernatural abilities.
And that makes the Bodach the perfect inspiration for Day 13 of MizMal®.
By now, our full-event competitors may be looking a little weather-beaten themselves!
Their legs will have covered hundreds of miles.
Their bodies will have endured twelve consecutive ultramarathons.
And their determination will have been tested time and time again.
Yet beneath the tired exterior lies something remarkable.
THE STRENGTH TO KEEP GOING!
💚 CHECKPOINT SUPPORT ALONG THE WAY
Competitors will benefit from supported checkpoints along the official route, providing opportunities to replenish food and fluids.
Good nutrition, sensible pacing and efficient checkpoint stops will be essential.
The route will be navigated using the official GPX file, which will be supplied approximately four weeks before the event.
Competitors will also be provided with GPS tracking devices, allowing organisers to monitor their progress and supporters to follow the adventure.
Detailed checkpoint locations, distances and What3words references will be provided in the Route Data section.
⏱️ THE CLOCK IS STILL TICKING!
As with the other MizMal® daily ultramarathons, competitors must maintain a minimum overall average speed of 4 mph, including time spent at checkpoints.
Based on the advertised distance of 38 miles, this equates to approximately 9 hours and 30 minutes.
The final maximum race time and checkpoint cut-offs will be calculated using the confirmed measured route distance.
For full MizMal® competitors, managing their pace after twelve consecutive days of running will be particularly important.
The finish line may be getting closer, but the Bodach won't make things easy!
🏅 ANOTHER LEGENDARY MEDAL AWAITS!
Every competitor who successfully completes the MTC Bodach will receive a bespoke finisher's medal inspired by this mysterious character from Gaelic folklore.
Special trophies will also recognise the first male and first female finishers.
For our full MizMal® competitors, the Bodach medal will be the thirteenth daily medal in their collection.
And there's still one more legendary challenge to come!
🇮🇪 THE FINAL CHAPTER IS ALMOST HERE!
Imagine reaching Buncrana after thirteen consecutive days of ultrarunning.
Thirteen mornings of preparation.
Thirteen days of determination.
Hundreds of miles through Ireland.
And countless memories that will last a lifetime.
For our full MizMal® competitors, crossing the finish line at the Inishowen Gateway Hotel will be an extraordinary moment.
THIRTEEN CONSECUTIVE ULTRAMARATHONS COMPLETED!
Just one final day remains.
One final mythological legend.
One last journey to Malin Head.
And the opportunity to complete one of the most demanding adventures in the Ultra Running Ltd calendar.
👹 THE BODACH MAY BE OLD – BUT OUR WARRIORS ARE FAR FROM FINISHED!
For standalone competitors, the MTC Bodach is a fantastic 38-mile challenge through County Donegal.
For our full MizMal® warriors, it represents the penultimate test of an extraordinary fourteen-day journey.
The legs may be weary.
The bodies may be battered.
But the spirit?
STRONGER THAN EVER!
38 MILES. DAY 13. ONE ANCIENT ADVERSARY. ONE FINAL ULTRA TO FOLLOW.
⚡ CONQUER THE BODACH. REACH BUNCRANA. PREPARE FOR MALIN HEAD!
What's included
- Finisher's Medal
- Awards
- Food and Drink Stations
- Race Photography
How to get there
Main St, Ballybofey, Co. Donegal, F93 C2CF, Ireland
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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 Bodach:
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 Bodach – £90.00
MTC Bodach Plus Race Package - £155.00 (this includes an embroidered MTC Bodach 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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