Montane Summer Spine
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Montane Summer Spine
The Montane Summer Spine is a non-stop 268 mile race along the Pennine Way. The route begins in Edale, Derbyshire and finishes in Kirk Yetholm in the Scottish Borders. Competitors must complete the course within a time limit of 156 hours.
The course includes substantial elevation with a total ascent of 10,732 metres and total descent of 10,941 metres. Typical June conditions listed for the race show daytime temperatures between 5°C and 25°C and night-time temperatures between 0°C and 10°C. Daylight in June is around 19 hours. The event lists 150 places available.
The race is run unsupported. Runners can use cafes and pubs along the route but planned pacing, organised on-route support and private support vehicles are not permitted. There are five main checkpoints at Hebden Hey, Hardraw, Middleton-in-Teesdale, Alston and Bellingham. Checkpoint services include hot meals, hot and cold drinks, sleeping space, toilets, showers at selected checkpoints, professional medical crew, weather updates and race information. The organisers move competitors’ resupply bags between checkpoints.
Entry information states a total fee of £1,100, with a £600 deposit on entry and the remaining £500 due 100 days before the race. Minimum age is 21. Qualifying experience normally includes an ultra over 80 miles or previous completion of the Montane Challenger North or South; other long distance mountain and navigation experience may be accepted. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
