Montane Summer Spine
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Montane Summer Spine : MRT Challenge South
The Montane Summer Spine MRT Challenge South is a continuous Mountain Rescue Team event held along the Pennine Way. The course covers 108 miles from Edale in Derbyshire to Hardraw in North Yorkshire and competitors have a 60 hour time limit to reach the finish. The route crosses moorland and upland terrain, including the Kinder Plateau, Malham Cove and Pen-y-Ghent, and passes through several National Parks. Total ascent is 5451 metres with total descent 5449 metres.
Entry is reserved for serving Mountain Rescue members and the entry fee is £110, which includes a non-refundable deposit of £44. The event is organised so some Mountain Rescue teams provide vehicles and crew along the route, while the subsidised entry helps cover food and tracker hire. Places available are limited to 25.
The event runs under the same conditions as the Challenger South. It is an unsupported race in that planned pacing, private support vehicles and organised outside assistance are not permitted, although runners may use public cafes and pubs. Checkpoints such as Hebden Hey provide hot meals, hot and cold drinks, sleeping spaces, toilets, showers and medical cover. Organisers provide a race information pack with details about the route, checkpoints and practical guidance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
