Montane Summer Spine

Montane Summer Spine Challenger South

The Montane Summer Spine Challenger South is a nonstop, long-distance race along the Pennine Way, running from Edale in Derbyshire to Hardraw in North Yorkshire. The course covers 108 miles with a 60 hour time limit and includes substantial elevation change, listed as 5451 metres of ascent and 5449 metres of descent. The route passes notable features such as the Kinder Plateau, sections of several National Parks, Malham Cove and Pen-y-Ghent.

The organisers describe the course as technical and requiring concentration, good physical fitness, resolve and respect. Entry requires experience: entrants must be at least 21 years old and typically need prior experience such as an ultramarathon over 60 miles or previous completion of a Montane Spine race; alternative endurance, mountain or navigation experience is considered. Race logistics note checkpoint facilities at locations such as Hebden Hey that provide hot meals, hot and cold drinks, sleeping space, toilets, showers and a professional medical crew, plus weather updates and race information. Competitors must follow the unsupported rules of the event; use of cafes and pubs along the route is permitted but planned pacing or private support vehicles are not. Entry payments are made online by card and include a non refundable deposit of £300 with a remaining balance of £235. The event information pack and race roster are available from the organisers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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