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 footpath and local trails. The event runs over two days with a longer southern loop followed by a northern loop.
The two race options:
- Ultra South (Day One): ~59 km, elevation ~800 m.
- Ultra North (Day Two): ~43 km, elevation ~650 m.
Day One runs from Garforth to Greengates and passes a sequence of villages, nature reserves and parks along the LCW. Day Two runs from Greengates back to Garforth and visits additional villages, parks and local amenities. The route is largely rural and follows public rights of way including footpaths, bridleways and minor lanes.
Entry is limited to 150 runners and the minimum age is 20. Entrants must have completed at least one marathon or ultra within the last four years and provide an example when entering. Runners must carry specified mandatory kit, which includes hat and gloves, a waterproof jacket with taped seams, at least 500 ml of fluid, a headtorch, whistle, emergency food, map and route description, survival bag or foil blanket, mobile phone and a cup for drinks.
The course is not marked and requires self navigation; GPX files and printed maps are recommended. Manned checkpoints and aid stations will provide basic food and drinks; an indoor aid station is planned around the halfway point. The event includes bag transfer, hot drinks, a hot meal each day, a wooden finisher medal and a finishers poster. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
