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MTC Richmond Ultra
MTC Thames Challenge
Next edition: Sunday, 8 August 2027Travelodge Kingston Central to Thames Barrier, London, England
A 33-mile point-to-point race along the Thames from Kingston to the Thames Barrier. The final stage of the MTC Thames Challenge gains about 105 metres and has two checkpoints.
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Distance33 mi
Ascent105m
Climb / km2m
Cutoff7h 55m
Cutoff pace8:56/km
TechnicalityUnknown
Entry£80
FormatPoint-to-point
Next edition
8 August 2027
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
3.3/ 10
Beginner-friendly
Moderate input evidence · 63% evidence coverage
The main recorded demands are balanced overall demands. Course difficulty and cutoff pressure describe different challenges: more approachable terrain can still require a demanding pace to beat the deadline. Neither score assesses your personal fitness, safety or readiness.
Scoring details and version
Difficulty V2's separate time-limit modifier adds 0.35 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. Evidence coverage describes the recorded inputs, not prediction accuracy or your likelihood of finishing.
Weather, conditions and individual preparation can change the real difficulty significantly.
How the score works Distance, weighted 30 percent3.1 out of 10
Climbing, weighted 25 percent1.2 out of 10
Technicality, weighted 15 percent5.5 out of 10
Accumulated burden, weighted 17 percent1.1 out of 10
Exposure & support, weighted 13 percent5.1 out of 10
Course analysis
What shapes this race
Expect long runnable canal sections where pace discipline matters more than technical skill, largely runnable, non-technical surfaces.
canalmixednon-technical
Climbing density
2m per km
A more useful comparison than total ascent alone: it shows how consistently the course asks you to climb.
Cutoff analysis
High pressure
To finish inside 7h 55m, the raw average required is 8:56 per kilometre (14:23 per mile), including every stop.
Raw pace8:56/km
PressureHigh 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
unknown kit
Night running is not expected for most entrants based on the current format, but final kit rules still take priority.
Personal race predictor
Will you make the cutoff?
Use a previous result to estimate a realistic range for MTC Richmond Ultra, your potential buffer and the biggest change in demand.
Practical detail
Support & logistics
Aid stations2 listed
StartTravelodge Kingston Central
FinishThames Barrier, London
Support levelaid stations
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 HighChecked 13 September 2026. Overall time limit: 7.916666666666667 hours. Mandatory kit classification is unconfirmed; check the organiser’s current required-kit list. Other stored facts retain their previous source review from 2026-09-04.
- Successful source check
- 4 Sept 2026
- Catalogue record updated
- 13 Sept 2026
- Official source
- Available
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