Malpas, United Kingdom · Saturday, April 25, 2026

Fixed Distance 50 mi

Monbrec Canal 40 Mile Race (MBCR)

Race completed

64 km Distance

not publishedn/a Climbing

3.2 est Grit · Challenging

Calculated from 64 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 3.2 as a floor, not a verdict.

53.0167° N, 2.7667° W© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

Typical conditions, April

Daytime high 12°C

Night low 4°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 14 h 34 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for April — NASA POWER, grid elevation 132 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

By UltraHub Expert

Gear for this race

Chosen for 64 km of trail.

Trail Running Shoes64 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
Race Nutrition64 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsFlask capacity for 64 km, without the bounce.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 64 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Adidas

Terrex Speed Ultra

★★★★★ 4.5

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

Skratch Labs

Sport Hydration Mix

Clean electrolyte drink mix with real fruit flavor. Low sugar.

$20 ★★★★★ 4.5

Nathan

VaporKrar 12L

12L race vest co-designed with ultra champion Rob Krar, with insulated bladder pocket.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.6

Garmin

Enduro 3

Ultra-endurance GPS watch with solar charging and 300+ hour battery in GPS mode.

$900 ★★★★★ 4.8

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Course Notes

Following the way-marked Mon & Brec Canal Towpath, this point-to-point run traces the quiet rhythm of the canal from the English border deep into the heart of Wales.

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