Leeds Country Way Winter Ultras
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Leeds Country Way Winter Ultras
The event comprises two consecutive point-to-point ultra-marathons that circumnavigate the city of Leeds using the Leeds Country Way footpath and local trails. The terrain is mainly footpath, bridleway and minor lanes. Entry is limited to 150 participants and minimum age is 20.
Day One runs from Garforth to Greengates and passes Swillington, St Aidan's RSPB, Methley, Lofthouse, Batley, Morley, Tong, Pudsey and other towns. Day Two runs from Greengates back to Garforth and passes Apperley Bridge, Horsforth, Cookridge, Golden Acre Park, Eccup, Harewood, Bardsey, Thorner and Barwick in Elmet.
Distances:
- Day One (Garforth to Greengates) - ~59 km / 36 miles
- Day Two (Greengates to Garforth) - ~43 km / 27 miles
Included for competitors are live tracking by Open Tracking, a hot meal at the end of each day, bag transfer, drop bags at halfway, hot drinks at start/halfway/finish, a wooden finishers medal and a finishers poster. The races are unmarked and require self navigation; GPX files and printed maps are recommended.
Entry requires completion of at least one marathon or ultra in the previous four years. Mandatory kit lists items such as hat and gloves, waterproof jacket with taped seams, minimum 500 ml fluid, headtorch or torch, whistle, emergency food, GPX or paper map and a survival bag. Crews are allowed at checkpoints, one pacer is permitted per runner, and runners must carry their own mandatory kit. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
