MTC MizMal ®
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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 MizMal ®
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Fri, May 7, 2027
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Ireland
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Ireland
Start times
MTC MizMal ®: 8:00 AM
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MTC MizMal ®
618 mi
£200 - £2,800
MTC MizMal ®
618 mi
£200 - £2,800
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MIZEN HEAD TO MALIN HEAD – THE ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME!
Friday 7th May – Thursday 20th May 2027
There are running events that challenge you.
There are ultramarathons that push you beyond what you thought possible.
And then there is Mount to Coast MizMal®.
An extraordinary fourteen-day endurance adventure covering 612 miles across Ireland, from the spectacular southwestern coastline at Mizen Head to Malin Head, the northernmost point of mainland Ireland.
Fourteen consecutive days of running.
Fourteen individual races.
Fourteen characters from Irish mythology and folklore.
And one remarkable achievement waiting at the finish.
THIS ISN'T JUST AN ULTRAMARATHON – IT'S AN EXPEDITION ACROSS IRELAND!
📍 THE ROUTE – FROM SOUTHWEST TO NORTH
Our journey begins at Mizen Head in County Cork on Friday 7th May 2027.
From there, competitors head north, following a route inspired by the Wild Atlantic cycling route through some of Ireland's most spectacular landscapes.
The adventure takes in the counties of Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Clare, Galway, Mayo, Sligo and Donegal.
Along the way, competitors will encounter dramatic coastlines, rolling countryside, traditional Irish towns and the ever-changing scenery of Ireland's Atlantic west.
Every day brings a new destination.
Every stage has its own identity.
And every finish line takes competitors one step closer to Malin Head.
On Thursday 20th May 2027, the fourteenth and final race, MTC Aibell, concludes this extraordinary adventure.
MIZEN HEAD TO MALIN HEAD – 612 MILES OF PURE DETERMINATION!
🏃 FOURTEEN INDIVIDUAL RACES – ONE COMPLETE CHALLENGE
MizMal® is divided into fourteen consecutive daily stages.
Each day is a separate race, complete with its own name, route, checkpoints and bespoke finisher's medal.
Every stage is inspired by a different character or symbol from Irish mythology and folklore.
From the mischievous Pooka on Day 1 to the enchanting fairy queen Aibell on Day 14, our competitors will experience fourteen unique challenges.
Full-event competitors must successfully complete all fourteen stages in accordance with the event rules to qualify as official MizMal® finishers.
FOURTEEN START LINES. FOURTEEN FINISH LINES. ONE ULTIMATE ACHIEVEMENT!
🏨 ACCOMMODATION – YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME
An event of this magnitude requires considerably more than simply organising a running route.
With fourteen consecutive days of ultrarunning ahead, proper rest and recovery are essential.
For competitors entering the complete MizMal® challenge, accommodation is included as part of the event package.
Our accommodation arrangements follow the daily start and finish locations established for the fourteen individual stages.
Each evening, competitors will have somewhere to rest, recover and prepare for the following day's challenge.
After spending much of the day on your feet, we're sure a comfortable bed will be a very welcome sight!
YOU CONCENTRATE ON THE RUNNING – WE'LL TAKE CARE OF THE ACCOMMODATION!
🍽️ CATERING – KEEPING OUR WARRIORS FUELLED
Running hundreds of miles over fourteen consecutive days requires an enormous amount of energy.
And we're well aware that hungry ultrarunners are not always the happiest of creatures!
Full MizMal® competitors will benefit from catering arrangements included within the event package.
Food and refreshments will form an important part of the daily routine, helping competitors prepare for each stage and recover afterwards.
Supported checkpoints will also provide opportunities to replenish supplies along the routes.
Competitors should nevertheless carry sufficient personal food and fluids between checkpoints, together with any specialist nutrition they require.
FOURTEEN DAYS OF RUNNING – YOU'RE GOING TO NEED PLENTY OF FUEL!
💚 SUPPORTED CHECKPOINTS
Each daily race includes designated checkpoints along the route.
These provide opportunities to replenish food and fluids, check progress and receive assistance from the event support team.
Checkpoint locations and distances vary between stages and are detailed on the individual race webpages.
Competitors must visit the designated checkpoints in the correct order and comply with instructions from event officials.
MizMal® is a cup-free event, so every runner must carry their own reusable drinking vessel.
Please help us protect the beautiful Irish countryside by taking your litter with you.
🧭 GPS NAVIGATION – FOLLOW THE ADVENTURE!
Mount to Coast MizMal® is a GPS-navigation event.
Competitors must follow the official GPX route for each daily stage.
GPX files will be made available approximately four weeks before the event.
Every runner is responsible for ensuring they have suitable navigation equipment and understand how to use it.
A GPS watch, handheld navigation device or suitable smartphone application may be used.
We strongly recommend carrying a backup navigation option and ensuring all electronic equipment is sufficiently charged.
FOURTEEN DAYS. FOURTEEN ROUTES. ONE DESTINATION – MALIN HEAD!
📡 LIVE TRACKING – FOLLOW EVERY MILE!
Every competitor will be provided with a GPS tracking device.
This enables the event organisers to monitor progress and provides an additional level of safety.
It also allows friends, family and supporters to follow the adventure remotely.
Imagine watching your favourite runner make their way north through Ireland.
Day after day.
County after county.
Until finally, on Thursday 20th May, that little tracking marker reaches Malin Head.
What a moment!
Tracking devices include an SOS facility for genuine emergencies.
Full instructions and live tracking access details will be provided before the event.
⏱️ MINIMUM PACE – 4 MPH INCLUDING STOPS
MizMal® is a demanding endurance challenge, and competitors must be capable of maintaining the required daily pace.
All competitors must maintain a minimum overall average speed of 4 mph, including time spent at checkpoints.
Each daily stage has its own distance and corresponding cut-off times.
Competitors who fall below the minimum pace requirement may be withdrawn from the event.
However, Ultra Running Ltd reserves the right to exercise discretion in exceptional circumstances, taking into account the competitor's condition, safety, performance and ability to complete subsequent stages within the permitted times.
Any decision to allow a competitor to continue is entirely at the discretion of the Race Director and does not guarantee permission to continue on future stages.
COMPETITOR SAFETY WILL ALWAYS TAKE PRIORITY. THE RACE DIRECTOR'S DECISION IS FINAL.
💪 FOURTEEN DAYS OF ENDURANCE – ARE YOU READY?
Let's be clear.
MIZMAL® IS AN EXTREMELY DEMANDING EVENT.
Covering 612 miles over fourteen consecutive days requires exceptional physical preparation, mental resilience and a carefully considered approach to recovery.
Competitors should have significant ultramarathon experience and be accustomed to long periods on their feet.
But fitness alone won't be enough.
You'll need determination.
Patience.
Adaptability.
And the ability to get up each morning and face another demanding stage.
There will be difficult days.
There will be moments of doubt.
And there may be occasions when simply reaching the next checkpoint feels like a considerable achievement.
But that's what makes the challenge so extraordinary.
THE GREATEST ACHIEVEMENTS ARE RARELY THE EASIEST!
👟 COMPLIMENTARY MOUNT TO COAST FOOTWEAR
We are delighted to have Mount to Coast as the headline sponsor of MizMal® 2027.
Every competitor entering the complete fourteen-day challenge will receive complimentary Mount to Coast footwear as part of their event package.
Our full-event competitors will also receive Ultra Running high-visibility technical running shirts and a personalised high-visibility jacket featuring their name, the event and the year.
Practical equipment and memorable keepsakes from an extraordinary adventure.
🏅 THE BLING – FIFTEEN MEDALS!
We know how much our runners love a medal.
And for MizMal® 2027, we've created something very special.
Every successfully completed daily stage earns a bespoke finisher's medal celebrating that day's mythical character.
Complete all fourteen stages and you'll have fourteen individual medals.
But there's one more.
Successful full-event finishers will also receive the prestigious overall Mount to Coast MizMal® finisher's medal.
FOURTEEN DAILY MEDALS + ONE OVERALL MIZMAL® MEDAL = FIFTEEN MEDALS!
Bespoke trophies will also recognise the leading male and female competitors in the individual stages.
🎟️ LIMITED TO JUST 20 FULL-EVENT COMPETITORS
To maintain the personal nature of the challenge and provide an organised support structure, the complete MizMal® event is limited to 20 competitors.
This is not a mass-participation race.
It's an intimate endurance adventure, bringing together a small group of athletes with one extraordinary shared ambition.
TO RUN FROM MIZEN HEAD TO MALIN HEAD IN FOURTEEN DAYS!
Individual daily races are also available as separate entry options through their respective race webpages.
However, competitors wishing to undertake the complete fourteen-day challenge must enter through this main MizMal® webpage.
🇮🇪 THE ULTIMATE DESTINATION – MALIN HEAD!
On Friday 7th May 2027, our competitors will stand at Mizen Head and look ahead to an extraordinary journey.
Fourteen days later, on Thursday 20th May, those who successfully complete every stage will arrive at Malin Head.
There will be no more early morning starts.
No more daily checkpoints.
No more ultramarathons to run.
Just the knowledge that they've conquered one of the most extraordinary challenges of their running lives.
612 MILES. FOURTEEN CONSECUTIVE DAYS. MIZEN HEAD TO MALIN HEAD.
And a lifetime of memories.
🏁 MOUNT TO COAST MIZMAL® 2027 – EVENT AT A GLANCE
📅 Dates: 7th – 20th May 2027
📍 Start: Mizen Head, County Cork, Ireland
🏁 Finish: Malin Head, County Donegal, Ireland
🏃 Official Distance: 612 miles
⏳ Duration: 14 consecutive days
💚 Minimum Pace: 4 mph including stops, subject to the event withdrawal policy
🏨 Accommodation: Included for full-event competitors
🍽️ Catering: Included for full-event competitors
📡 Navigation & Tracking: Official GPX routes and GPS tracking
👟 Sponsor: Mount to Coast
🏅 Finisher Awards: 14 daily medals plus the overall MizMal® medal
🎟️ Full-Event Capacity: 20 competitors
⚡ FOURTEEN DAYS. FOURTEEN LEGENDS. ONE EXTRAORDINARY ACHIEVEMENT!
MOUNT TO COAST MIZMAL® 2027 – THE ULTIMATE IRISH ENDURANCE ADVENTURE!
FROM MIZEN HEAD TO MALIN HEAD – BECOME PART OF THE LEGEND!
What's included
- Finisher's Medal
- Awards
- Food and Drink Stations
- Race Photography
How to get there
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 MizMal ®
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.
Event Options and fees:
Total entry - £2,800.00, also available by installments:
A deposit of £600.00 secures your place, and
4 x instalment payments, paid as follows (latest payment dates):
Sep 31st - £550.00
Nov 31st - £550.00
Jan 28th – £550.00
Mar 30th – £550.00
All deposits and payments are on a non refundable basis.
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