Leeds Country Way Winter Ultras
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Leeds Country Way Winter Ultras
The Leeds Country Way Winter Ultras comprises two consecutive point to point ultra-marathons that circumnavigate the city of Leeds along local footpaths and trails. The event follows the Leeds Country Way, a largely rural route that uses public rights of way including footpaths, bridleways and minor lanes.
Day One, LCW South, runs from Garforth to Greengates and covers approximately 59 km with about 800 m of elevation. The route passes Swillington, St Aidan's RSPB, Methley, Carlton, Lofthouse, East Ardsley, Batley, Morley, Tong, Fulneck, Pudsey and Woodhall Hills before finishing in Greengates. Day Two, LCW North, runs from Greengates back to Garforth and covers approximately 43 km with about 650 m of elevation, passing Apperley Bridge, Horsforth, Cookridge, Golden Acre Park, Eccup, Harewood and Bardsey.
Entry is limited to 150 participants and the minimum age is 20. Entrants must have completed at least one marathon or ultra within the last four years. The event is unmarked and requires self navigation; GPX files and route maps are provided and recce days are planned. There are manned checkpoints and aid stations with basic food and drink and an indoor aid station around the halfway point.
Mandatory kit includes hat and gloves, a waterproof jacket with taped seams, at least 500 ml of water, headtorch, whistle, emergency food, map and route description, survival bag, foil blanket, mobile phone and a cup. The entry package includes a hot meal each day, bag transfers, hot drinks at key points and a wooden finishers medal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
