Leeds Country Way Winter Ultras
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Leeds Country Way Winter Ultras
The Leeds Country Way Winter Ultras is a two-day event featuring consecutive point-to-point ultra-marathons that circumnavigate the city of Leeds. The course follows the Leeds Country Way, a long-distance footpath primarily consisting of rural trails, bridleways, and minor lanes. While the route is never further than 7 miles from Leeds City Square, it passes through various towns, villages, and nature reserves.
Participants can choose from two distances or complete both to finish the full circuit:
- 59 km (LCW South): Runs clockwise from Garforth to Greengates with approximately 800m of elevation.
- 43 km (LCW North): Runs clockwise from Greengates to Garforth with approximately 650m of elevation.
The event requires self-navigation as the course is not specifically marked for the race, though the footpath utilizes existing green waymarker plates. Runners must have completed at least one marathon or ultra-marathon within the last four years to enter. Mandatory safety gear includes a headtorch, waterproof jacket with taped seams, survival bag, and emergency food.
The entry fee includes bag transfers to the finish line, drop bag transfers to the halfway point, and a hot meal at the conclusion of each day. Manned aid stations provide basic food and drinks, including an indoor station near the midpoint of each route. Start and finish locations in Garforth and Greengates are situated within a 15-minute walk of local train stations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
