The Severn Challenge
It’s Tough! But from 2025 it has become a little easier!
5 races
Event overview
Gone is the camping – we now have accommodation with comfy beds.The MTC Severn Challenge is without doubt one of the toughest races in the UK. Over the last seven years the finisher rate is around 26%. Compare those statistics with other events that promote themselves as “the toughest” and then decide if this is for you. Stage 1 (26 miles) – The MTC Hafren (start from Rhyd-y-benwych picnic area). Stage 2 (47 miles) – The MTC Severn Plod Ultra. Stage 3 (59 miles) – The MTC Severn Path Ultra. Stage 4 (57 miles) – The MTC Severn Way Ultra. Stage 5 (29 miles) – The MTC Bristol Severn. Total race distance 218 miles.
Event details
- All fitness levels
- Event village
- Newcomers
Location
- Accommodation
Sustainability
- Reusable cups
Races at event
- Thu 15 May
- #1 of 5
The MTC Hafren Ultra
11:00
Age 20 & over
£80
- 26 miles trail running
- Fri 16 May
- #2 of 5
The MTC Severn Plod Ultra
07:30
Age 20 & over
£90
- 48 miles trail running
- Sat 17 May
- #3 of 5
The MTC Severn Path Ultra
07:30
Age 20 & over
£90
- 59 miles trail running
- Sun 18 May
- #4 of 5
The MTC Severn Way Ultra
07:30
Age 20 & over
£90
- 57 miles trail running
- Mon 19 May
- #5 of 5
The MTC Bristol Severn
07:30
Age 20 & over
£80
- 28 miles trail running