MTC POOKA

Skibbereen, Ireland

Friday, May 7, 2027

Choose your distance

38 mi· €90

Distance

61.2km

Terrain

Mixed

Difficulty

Beginner

Overview

Join the MTC Pooka on May 7, 2027, in Skibbereen, County Cork! Conquer 38 miles of breathtaking scenery and earn your bespoke medal. Sign up now!

Starts at Mizen Head, Ireland's southwesternmost point
Follows the famous MizMal® route
Finishes at the historic Eccles Hotel in Glengarriff

The practical side

Start / Finish

Start

Mizen Road, Cloghane, Goleen, Co. Cork, P81 NY52

Finish

Eccles Hotel, Glengarriff, Co. Cork, P75 A072

Terrain

Route follows the MizMal® route, featuring coastal and rural roads, with some trails and varying terrain.

Route

Starts at Mizen Road, Cloghane, Goleen (what3words: ///lakes.shoved.estimated), passes through checkpoints at 8.7 miles (Co. Cork, ///faultless.eagles.transistor), 17.5 miles (R591, Dunbeacon, ///selects.unify.allegations), 27.1 miles (Bantry Pier, ///exhausting.pivot.strokes), and finishes at Eccles Hotel, Glengarriff (///pushback.safaris.memoir). Total 38 miles.

Race Day

Race day: Friday 7th May 2027

Good to know

What you get

Finisher medal

Bespoke race medal for all finishers

Optional upgrade includes official race t-shirt and hi-viz jacket

On the day

Marshals on course

First aid on course

RecommendedAppropriate running gear for weather, Hydration, Nutrition

Aid stationsYes, there are three checkpoints at approximately 8.7, 17.5, and 27.1 miles, but specific aid items (water, food) are not detailed.

Course markingNo, the route is not signed. Participants must follow the provided course instructions and navigate using checkpoints.

Before you enter

RefundsNo, entry fees are non-refundable under any circumstances. Optional refund protection is available at checkout.

TransfersTransfers may be possible up to 4 weeks before the event, at the organiser's discretion.

DeferralsYes, you can defer to the next edition for a £15 fee, provided you request more than 4 weeks before the event.

If the race is cancelledEntry fees are non-refundable; event may be rescheduled or cancelled at organiser's discretion.

Bad weatherEvent may be rescheduled or cancelled due to force majeure (see terms).

Minimum ageAll participants must be aged 18 or older on race day.

Time limitNo specific cutoff time is mentioned; participants should be prepared for a full day of running.

€90

per person · entry fee

Skibbereen, Ireland

Friday, May 7, 2027

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