268 non-stop miles of the Pennine Way, Edale to Kirk Yetholm
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A non-stop winter race along Britain's Pennine Way, from Edale in Derbyshire to Kirk Yetholm in the Scottish Borders, crossing the Peak District, Yorkshire Dales, Northumberland and the Cheviots. Runners have 156 hours and about 8 hours of daylight a day, with checkpoints for hot food, sleep and a resupply bag.
Recommended for seasoned ultrarunners
Edale, England, United KingdomJanuary 10, 2027
Montane Winter Spine is a point-to-point trail race in Edale, England, United Kingdom, held on January 10, 2027. The course covers 431.3 km, climbs 10,732 m, and has a 156h cutoff.
Entry by application
Must be 21 or over. A mountain, hill or moorland ultra over 100 miles, or a Montane Spine Challenger finish, qualifies. Other mountain or navigation experience is judged from the entry form.
| Location | km | Elevation | Cutoff | Drop bags |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Edale Start | 0.0 | 236 m | — | |
Hebden (Birchcliffe) - CP1 Aid Station | 74.0 | 0 m | 22h6:00 AM +1 | Drop Bags |
Malham Tarn Checkpoint | 134.8 | 0 m | 48h8:00 AM +2 | |
Hawes - CP2 Aid Station | 173.8 | 288 m | 60h8:00 PM +2 | Drop Bags |
Langdon Beck - CP3 Aid Station | 243.4 | 0 m | 84h8:00 PM +3 | Drop Bags |
Dufton Checkpoint | 265.2 | 0 m | — | |
Alston - CP4 Aid Station | 298.2 | 0 m | 110h10:00 PM +4 | Drop Bags |
Bellingham (Brown Rigg) - CP5 Aid Station | 362.1 | 0 m | 130h6:00 PM +5 | Drop Bags |
Byrness Checkpoint | 389.0 | 0 m | 140h4:00 AM +6 | |
Hut 1 (Yearning Saddle) Checkpoint | 404.2 | 0 m | — | |
Hut 2 (Auchope) Checkpoint | 419.7 | 0 m | — | |
Kirk Yetholm Finish | 431.3 | 114 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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The race provides no pre-race lodging and recommends YHA Edale, or YHA Castleton if Edale is full.
January on the Pennine Way: the race lists daytime 0 to 10 C, nights of -10 to 2 C, and about 8 hours of daylight.
Nights listed at -10 to 2 C.
Winter conditions on exposed moor and the Cheviots.
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