The Wall Ultramarathon
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The Wall Ultramarathon
The Wall is a continuous, fully supported 70-mile (113 km) ultramarathon along the route of Hadrian’s Wall from Carlisle Castle to Baltic Quay, Gateshead. The course covers a mix of undulating trails and roads through countryside, moor, river and valley, finishing on the Newcastle Gateshead quayside among the bridges. The route is fully waymarked with marshals and a series of staffed Pit Stops that provide fuel and support along the way.
The event is designed to be achievable at an average pace of 3 mph, and participants have an overall time allowance to complete the route in one continuous effort. A sweeper vehicle system will collect and move on participants who retire rather than return them to the start. Safety provision includes professional 4x4 support vehicles, medical and welfare staff, and accreditation to the BS8848 expedition safety standard.
Participants must be over 18 on the day of registration and must register in person at a central Carlisle location on the Friday before the event to collect their tracker. A flexible transfer policy allows movement of entries up to one month before the event, and an interest-free instalment plan is offered for entry payments. Those who raise £750 for Children with Cancer UK can receive a refund of their entry fee up to £275. Mandatory and recommended kit lists are specified to ensure safety and a reasonable chance of finishing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
