MTC LEJOG
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The MTC LEJOG is a challenging ultra-marathon event that reverses the traditional JOGLE (John O’Groats to Land’s End) route, conducted primarily on roads. Designed for the most dedicated and fit athletes, this race covers a substantial distance over a demanding 17-day period. Safety is a top priority, with route modifications being made each year to ensure competitors have a secure and enjoyable experience.
Competitors can expect to receive high-visibility technical t-shirts and jackets, all personalized with their names, the year, and the race name, courtesy of the event organizers and their sponsors, Mount to Coast. Additionally, each participant is provided with complementary high-quality footwear. Participants must also prepare for varied weather conditions by bringing appropriate clothing and equipment.
The event enforces a strict 4 mph minimum pace requirement, with cut-off times set along the route to help keep runners on track. Competitors falling below this pace could be withdrawn from the race. To promote environmental responsibility, the race is cup-free, urging runners to bring reusable cups.
The event limits the number of participants to 12 athletes to maintain an intimate and manageable competition atmosphere. Time constraints are strict, with no runners permitted to continue beyond 22:00 each day.
Accommodation is provided from the end of Day 1 to Day 16 by the event organizers (URL). Competitors must arrange their own lodging at Land’s End post-race. The provided accommodations include shared rooms in hostels, hotels, B&Bs, and Travelodges, with efforts made to separate male and female athletes when possible. Respect for these accommodations is mandatory, with potential disqualification for those who do not adhere to cleanliness and respect standards.
The MTC LEJOG offers a unique opportunity for ultra-running enthusiasts to test their limits on this iconic route, while enjoying the support and camaraderie of a close-knit group of fellow competitors.
Course details
It is for this reason that we only provide mapping and gpx information to our own competitors. This information is emailed directly to competitors four weeks before the event.
MTC JOGLE Route profiles:
Day 1 - 49.9 miles
Start – Lands End, TR19 7AA
Finish – Travelodge St Austell, PL25 5BU
Day 2 - 47.8 miles
Start - Travelodge St Austell, PL25 5BU
Finish - Travelodge Okehampton, EX20 4LY
Total distance – 97.7 miles
Day 3 - 47.5 miles
Start - Travelodge Okehampton, EX20 4LY
Finish - Travelodge Wellington Somerset, TA21 9AD
Total distance – 145.2 miles
Day 4 – 55.1 miles
Start – Travelodge Wellington Somerset, TA21 9AD
Finish – Travelodge Bristol Filton, BS34 5GN
Total distance – 200.3 miles
Day 5 – 54.7 miles
Start – Travelodge Bristol Filton, BS34 5GN
Finish – Travelodge Worcester, WR1 2QS
Total distance – 255 miles
Day 6 – 55 miles
Start – Travelodge Worcester, WR1 2QS
Finish – Travelodge Battlefield, Shreswbury, SY4 3EQ
Total distance – 310 miles
Day 7 – 57.8 miles
Start – Travelodge Battlefield, Shreswbury, SY4 3EQ
Finish – Travelodge Haydock, WA11 9TL
Total distance – 367.8 miles
Day 8 – 55.4 miles
Start – Travelodge Haydock, WA11 9TL
Finish – Travelodge Burton, LA6 1JF
Total distance – 423.2 miles
Day 9 – 56.5 miles
Start – Travelodge Burton, LA6 1JF
Finish – Travelodge Carlisle Central, CA1 1NL
Total distance – 479.7 miles
Day 10 – 55.4 miles
Start – Travelodge Carlisle Central, CA1 1NL
Finish – The Gordon Arms, TD7 5LE
Total distance – 535.1 miles
Day 11 – 51.7 miles, Ascent 1,241 m, Descent 1,359 m
Start – The Gordon Arms, TD7 5LE
Finish – Travelodge Dunfermline, KY11 8RY
Total distance – 586.8 miles
Day 12 – 55 miles. Ascent 1,2 m, Descent 1,247 m
Start – Travelodge Dunfermline, KY11 8RY
Finish – Atholl Villa, Pitlochry PH16 5BX
Total distance -641.8 miles
Day 13 – 56.2 miles, Ascent 1,192 m, Descent 1,107 m
Start – Atholl Villa, Pitlochry PH16 5BX
Finish – Premier Inn, Aviemore, PH22 1PX
Total distance - 698 miles
Day 14 – 55.5 miles, Ascent 1082 m, Descent 1276 m
Start – Premier Inn, Aviemore, PH22 1PX
Finish – Station Hotel, Alness IV17 0SG
Total distance - 753.5 miles
Day 15 – 45.7 miles, Ascent – 788 m, Descent – 789 m
Start – Station Hotel, Alness IV17 0SG
Finish – Helmsdale Hostel, KW8 6JR
Total distance – 799.2 miles
Day 16 – 36.3 miles, Ascent m, Descent m
Start – Helmsdale Hostel, KW8 6JR
Finish – The Norseman Hotel, Wick, KW1 4NL
Total distance - 835.5 miles
Day 17 – 16.8 miles, Ascent m, Descent m
Start – The Norseman Hotel, Wick, KW1 4NL
Finish – John O'Groats
Total distance – 852.3 miles
Start address: Lands End, Cornwall, Land's End, Penzance, UK
Finish address: John o' Groats, UK
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cancellation/refund policy for this event?
Entry fees for all URL events are NON REFUNDABLE under any circumstance. Should circumstances dictate, or in the interest of safety, the organisers reserve the right to make such changes to the published event routes as may be deemed necessary at their absolute discretion. In the event of a force majeure, we the organisers reserve the right to a) reschedule or if this is not possible b) cancel the event. This will, in all cases be a last resort. Places can be deferred to the next edition of the event (an additional cost of £15 is charged), where the event is more than four weeks away. After this point, this option is no longer available. In special circumstances, the organisers may be able to transfer names of individuals to another events, at the organisers' discretion. Transfers can be requested by email up to 4 weeks before the event. No runner is permitted to enter or participate using another persons details.
The race information has been found on the official website of the event or through publicly available sources. Always refer to the official website the latest race information. Please let us know if any data is wrong or missing, by emailing us.
