MTC (Mount To Coast) Severn Challenge

The MTC Severn Challenge is one of the UK’s most formidable multi-day ultra races, spanning 220 miles (354 km) along the entire Severn Way—from the wild Cambrian Mountains to the Severn Estuary. With a finisher rate of just 26%, it demands relentless endurance, but from 2025, the experience has become more accessible with hotel accommodations replacing tents, offering athletes real rest between stages. Each of the five consecutive stages—from the 26-mile (42 km) opener at MTC Hafren to the 59-mile (95 km) MTC Severn Path Ultra—presents its own terrain, challenges, and unique finisher medal. Complete all five, and your medals form a jigsaw-scale replica of the route. Expect varied trail conditions, river crossings, and overgrown footpaths as you trace Britain’s longest riverside path. The race atmosphere is focused, with a strong sense of camaraderie and quiet determination, supported by an experienced crew and a backdrop of evolving scenery, from forested uplands to historic cities.