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Montane Summer Spine

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  1. The Spine Race
  2. 2027 Edition

268 non-stop miles of the Pennine Way, Edale to Kirk Yetholm

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June 13, 2027
Sunday 8:00am GMT+1 start
Edale, England
United Kingdom
431.3 km
Point to Point Course
10,732 m
Elevation Gain
No Service Requirement
Does not require trail or volunteer work
Application
Entry by application
Very Challenging
Experienced ultrarunners
Fills Up Fast
High demand — register as soon as possible
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2012
Established
150
Field Size
58%
Finish Rate
70:46 M / 78:57 W
Course Record

What Makes It Great

The same 268-mile Pennine Way route as the winter race, run non-stop in June from Edale to Kirk Yetholm with a 156-hour limit. Long daylight replaces the winter cold, but the moor, the distance and the rule against outside support stay the same.

Difficulty

Advanced
8/10

Experienced ultrarunners

Variable Weather
Remote Terrain
No Pacers

Race Highlights

268 miles of the Pennine Way
Crosses the Peak District, Yorkshire Dales, Hadrian's Wall, Northumberland and the Cheviots
19 hours of daylight
June days run long, and the race lists daytime highs up to 25 C
156-hour limit
The clock never stops, and main checkpoints allow a 6-hour maximum stay
No outside support
Pacing, planned support and private support vehicles are banned; cafes and pubs are fine
70:46:50 fastest time
Tiaan Erwee ran it in 2022; Anna Troup holds the women's best, 78:57:49

Montane Summer Spine

Edale, England, United KingdomJune 13, 2027

June 13, 2027

Montane Summer Spine is a point-to-point trail race in Edale, England, United Kingdom, held on June 13, 2027. The course covers 431.3 km, climbs 10,732 m, and has a 156h cutoff.

Course map for Montane Summer Spine
DistDistance431.3 km
GainElevation Gain10,732 m
LimitCutoff156 h
Variable WeatherRemote TerrainNo Pacers

Application

Applicationfor race entry

Entry by application

Must be 21 or over. An ultra over 80 miles, or a Montane Challenger North or South finish, qualifies. Other mountain or navigation experience is judged from the entry form.

Service Requirement

This race does not have a service requirement for entry.
431.3 km
Distance
Point to Point
Route
156h
Cutoff Time
363 m
Average Elevation
10,732 m
Total Ascent
11,250 m
Total Descent
777 m
High Point
107 m
Low Point
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Course map for Montane Summer Spine
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Aid Stations & Cutoffs

LocationkmElevationCutoffDrop bags
Edale
Start
0.0236 m—
Hebden Hey - CP1
Aid Station
74.00 m
22h6:00 AM +1
Drop Bags
Malham Tarn
Checkpoint
132.30 m
48h8:00 AM +2
Hardraw - CP2
Aid Station
173.8230 m
60h8:00 PM +2
Drop Bags
Middleton-in-Teesdale - CP3
Aid Station
232.60 m
84h8:00 PM +3
Drop Bags
Dufton
Checkpoint
263.30 m—
Alston - CP4
Aid Station
296.90 m
110h10:00 PM +4
Drop Bags
Bellingham (Brown Rigg) - CP5
Aid Station
362.10 m
130h6:00 PM +5
Drop Bags
Byrness
Checkpoint
389.30 m
140h4:00 AM +6
Hut 1 (Yearning Saddle)
Checkpoint
404.20 m—
Hut 2 (Auchope)
Checkpoint
419.70 m—
Kirk Yetholm
Finish
431.3114 m
156h8:00 PM +6
Drop Bags

Cutoffs and access rules come from the race’s published information and can change. Check the official race site before planning around them.

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Crew Access Points

Pacer Rules

No Pacers Allowed

Crew Rules

No Crew Allowed
Weather

June on the Pennine Way: the race lists daytime 5 to 25 C, nights of 0 to 10 C, and about 19 hours of daylight.

Rapid Weather Changes

Moorland weather can change quickly; the race lists 0 to 25 C across the day.

Required Gear

  • Backpack or running vest (Must hold all compulsory kit and have room to mount the tracker on one shoulder.)
  • Compass (Baseplate magnetic compass with degree or mil marks. Electronic compasses do not count.)
  • Maps (Printed race maps are issued at kit check.)
  • Emergency whistle
  • Eye protection (Clear lenses only, with a strap and a seal around the eyes.)
  • Headlamp (At least 100 lumens. Carry spare batteries, or a second headlamp if the battery is built in.)
  • Waterproof jacket (Permanent hood, fully taped seams, at least 10,000 mm hydrostatic head.)
  • Waterproof pants (At least 10,000 mm hydrostatic head.)
  • Warm insulated hat
  • Gloves or gloves and mittens
  • Spare socks
  • Neck warmer
  • Spare base layer top (Carried in the pack, in addition to what you wear.)
  • Spare base layer bottom (Carried in the pack, in addition to what you wear.)
  • Spare insulated jacket (Carried in the pack, in addition to what you wear.)
  • Appropriate footwear (Presented at kit check.)
  • Bivvy bag (Waterproof, with one opening at the top. Foil bivvies and tarps do not count.)
  • Mug (The race is cupless. The race recommends about 400 ml.)
  • Water carrying capacity (At least 2 liters.)
  • Food (At least 1,000 kcal from the start and from each checkpoint.)
  • Mobile phone (Must work on a UK network.)
  • Rear red light (Worn on the back of the pack and on at all times.)
  • Toilet kit (Trowel, tissues and at least 3 waste bags.)
  • First aid kit (See the full kit list for the contents.)
  • Drop bag: lightweight sleeping bag (Some checkpoints sleep runners in tents.)
  • Drop bag: checkpoint footwear (Crocs, slides or flip-flops.)
  • Drop bag: towel
  • Drop bag: sun cream
  • Drop bag: sun hat (Peaked or wide brim.)

Recommended Gear

  • Extra warm clothing (More layers than the minimum list.)
  • Sturdier waterproofs (The race warns that superlight layers can pass the rating but do worse in serious weather.)
  • Spares of small items in the drop bag (Gloves, red light, hat, neck tube and eye protection.)
  • Spare first aid items in the drop bag (Medication, tape and foot care.)

Featured Videos

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By Billy Harris, Quakers Running Club • 2026
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Video thumbnail: Surviving Britains Most Brutal Ultra || Montane Winter Spine 2025
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Register•June 13, 2027