Leeds Country Way Winter Ultras
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Leeds Country Way Winter Ultras
The Leeds Country Way Winter Ultras are two consecutive point to point ultra-marathons that circumnavigate the city of Leeds using the Leeds Country Way footpaths and trails. The event has an entry limit of 150 and a minimum age of 20.
Distances:
- ~59 km / 36 miles (LCW South)
- ~43 km / 27 miles (LCW North)
Day One follows the LCW clockwise from Garforth to Greengates and passes locations including Swillington, St Aidan's RSPB, Methley, Lofthouse, Batley, Morley, Tong, Pudsey and Woodhall Hills. Day Two runs from Greengates back to Garforth via Apperley Bridge, Horsforth, Golden Acre Park, Eccup, Harewood, Bardsey, Thorner and Barwick in Elmet. Elevation is approximately 800 m for the longer day and 650 m for the shorter day.
The race is unmarked and requires self navigation; GPX files are available and a printed race map is recommended. There will be manned checkpoints and aid stations with basic food and drink and an indoor aid station around the halfway point. Live tracking by Open Tracking, bag transfer, drop bags at halfway, hot drinks, a hot meal at the end of each day, a wooden finishers medal and a finishers poster are included.
Entry requires completion of at least one marathon or ultra in the last four years. Mandatory kit includes hat and gloves, waterproof jacket with taped seams, minimum 500 ml water, headtorch or torch, whistle, emergency food, GPX or paper map, survival bag, foil blanket, mobile phone and a cup. Crews are allowed at checkpoints; one pacer is permitted per runner. There will be a cut off at the approximate halfway point each day to protect volunteers and participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
