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MTC Glaistig
MTC Scotia / Myths & Legends of Scotland series
Next edition: Sunday, 28 May 2028Innerleithen to Edinburgh Airport, Scotland
MTC Glaistig is a 31-mile point-to-point race from Innerleithen to Edinburgh Airport, and the standalone race for its day of the nine-day MTC Scotia challenge.
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Distance31.3 mi
Ascent824m*
Climb / km16.4m
Cutoff7h 50m
Cutoff pace9:20/km
TechnicalityUnknown
Entry£90
FormatPoint-to-point
Next edition
28 May 2028
This is the most relevant confirmed edition currently held for the permanent race family. Edition-specific facts should still be checked against the final organiser instructions.
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Check the official race source (opens in a new tab)Race For You difficulty
4.1/ 10
Moderate
Moderate evidence confidence · 68% evidence coverage
This score is driven most by exposure and self-sufficiency. Difficulty V2's separate time-limit modifier adds 0.55 points here and is capped at 0.70; a broad limit cannot erase extreme intrinsic demand. This is independent of the public Cutoff Pressure V2 band.
Weather, conditions and individual preparation can change the real difficulty significantly.
How the score works Distance, weighted 30 percent3 out of 10
Climbing, weighted 25 percent2.7 out of 10
Technicality, weighted 15 percent5.5 out of 10
Accumulated burden, weighted 17 percent1.9 out of 10
Exposure & support, weighted 13 percent6.7 out of 10
Course analysis
What shapes this race
The course combines trail, road, mixed terrain.
trailroadmixed
Climbing density
16.4m per km
A more useful comparison than total ascent alone: it shows how consistently the course asks you to climb.
Cutoff analysis
Very high pressure
To finish inside 7h 50m, the raw average required is 9:20 per kilometre (15:01 per mile), including every stop.
Raw pace9:20/km
PressureVery high pressure
Cutoff pressure compares the published time limit with distance, ascent and verified course demands. Lower pressure does not mean the race is easy. Raw pace includes checkpoints, food stops, navigation errors and any sleep; it is not a pacing plan.
Who this suits
First ultra?
There is not enough verified information to assess first-ultra suitability yet.
Navigation
self-navigation
Route-finding is part of the challenge. Carry the required mapping tools and be able to use them in darkness and poor visibility.
Exposure & kit
extensive kit
Night-running exposure has not been verified for this edition. Check the organiser’s latest schedule, route information and final kit rules.
Personal race predictor
Will you make the cutoff?
Use a previous result to estimate a realistic range for MTC Glaistig, your potential buffer and the biggest change in demand.
Practical detail
Support & logistics
Aid stations3 listed
Support levelaid stations
LogisticsAccommodation nearby
Logistics are only shown where currently recorded. Confirm parking, transport, crew access and final aid-station plans with the organiser.
Latest verification
Trust the source, see the gaps.
Data PartialThe official Ultra Running Ltd page verifies 2028-05-28, the 31-mile headline product, a £90 standalone entry and 3 intermediate checkpoints. Official headline: 31 miles; detailed checkpoint table: 31.3 miles. The standalone field is limited to 20, with up to 20 additional MTC Scotia runners sharing the day. Entrants receive route maps/GPX shortly before the race, carry mandatory navigation and safety kit, and use organiser live tracking; the route is therefore stored as self-navigation rather than marked. The page links a booking flow but available inventory was not independently verified, so registration remains UNKNOWN. The official page gives a 07:30 start and states that the finish closes at 15:20, 7 hours 50 minutes after the race start, establishing a 7h50 overall cutoff. This is an approximately-50K threshold-edge inclusion: the official headline rounds the race to 31 miles, while the official checkpoint table totals 31.3 miles/50.37K.
- Successful source check
- 2 Sept 2026
- Catalogue record updated
- 2 Sept 2026
- Official source
- Available
Elevation is approximate or awaiting final confirmation.
Event details can change after a successful source check. Confirm the final route, kit, cutoff, price and entry terms directly with the organiser before entering or travelling.
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