Stanza Stones Winter Edition
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Stanza Stones Winter Edition
Stanza Stones Winter Edition is a 24 hour, linear endurance route held on 28 November 2026 between Marsden, West Yorkshire and Ilkley. The route covers about 51 miles and includes over 6,600 ft of ascent. Participants visit six Stanza Stones engraved with a poem by Simon Armitage; the stones are themed around water and are named Snow, Rain, Mist, Dew, Puddle and Beck.
The course crosses moorland of the South Pennines and passes the historic village of Haworth before rising over Ilkley Moor toward the finish. The event provides live tracking, six checkpoints (three indoors) stocked with food and drink, a professional medical and rescue support team, a finisher meal and a finisher memento. Changing rooms and hot showers are available at the finish. Entrants may register at either end of the route.
Entry fees are listed as UKA Member £95.00 and Non Member £97.00. There is a minimum age to enter of 20 years. Optional extras include a coach from Ilkley to the start, a quality cotton t shirt for purchase, and paid bunk room accommodation at the finish venue. The event notes the presence of organised medical and rescue support and the option to purchase entry protection for potential refunds. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
