Stanza Stones Ultra

The Stanza Stones Ultra is a challenging 50-mile linear ultra marathon held in the South Pennines, starting in Marsden and finishing in Ilkley, West Yorkshire. Featuring over 6,800 feet of ascent, the route passes through high moorland, valleys, and notable locations including the historic village of Haworth, home of the Brontë sisters. Runners visit six unique Stanza Stones, each inscribed with a poem by Poet Laureate Simon Armitage, themed around water in its various forms.

The course also includes sections of the Pennine Way and Ilkley Moor. The event offers live tracking, indoor checkpoints with food, finishers' mementos, and a finishers' meal, creating a memorable and scenic endurance experience. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.