The Wall Ultramarathon

The Wall Ultramarathon

The Wall is a one way, fully supported ultramarathon covering 70 miles (112 km) along a well known route that passes Hadrian's Wall and finishes on the Newcastle/Gateshead Quayside. The event is organised as a mass participation run/trek with an official duration of 26 hours.

The course is fully waymarked with bright orange arrows so participants do not need to follow a GPX file. Start waves are staggered at 15 minute intervals and registration takes place on the Friday in Carlisle city centre where trackers are collected. There are five staffed Pit Stops offering water, juice, sweet and salty snacks, fruit, toilets and medical presence; Pit Stops include options for vegetarians, vegans and a separate box of gluten free or dairy free snacks but cross contamination cannot be guaranteed. Sports nutrition is not provided at Pit Stops.

Two participant bags are transported: a Hexham bag that meets runners at 44 miles (max 5 kg, 20 L) and a finish bag taken to Gateshead (max 15 kg, 70 L). Medical cover is provided by a professional provider with paramedics and doctors in vehicles and a private ambulance; Rat Race is independently audited for safety and risk management.

There are cut-off points at Lanercost (15 miles), Walltown Quarry (24 miles), The Sill (30 miles), Hexham (44 miles) and Newburn (63 miles). Participants must be over 18 on the day of registration. A finisher medal and a Wall Rat Rag are included; a commemorative t shirt can be added and collected at registration. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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