The Wall Ultramarathon
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The Wall Ultramarathon : event description
The Wall is a one way, single distance ultramarathon covering 70 miles (112 km). The route runs from the Carlisle area toward Gateshead and finishes along the Quayside, with a final approach that passes seven bridges before the Millennium Bridge. The event is organised as mass participation and the route is fully waymarked with bright orange arrows.
The event is fully supported. Organisers provide five staffed Pit Stops with food, drinks and toilets, professional on‑site medical teams (paramedics and doctors in vehicles and a private ambulance), bag transfers including a Hexham mid‑event bag and a finish bag, and a sweeper service to move participants who withdraw. Pit Stops offer vegetarian, vegan and a separate box of gluten free or dairy free snacks, but they do not supply sports nutrition gels or similar items. The course is designed to be completed at around 3 mph and accommodates both walkers and runners; solo participants make up over 60% of the field.
Participants must be over 18 on the day of registration. There are cut‑off points at the following locations: PS1 Lanercost (15 miles), PS2 Walltown Quarry (24 miles), PS3 The Sill (30 miles), PS4 Hexham (44 miles) and PS5 Newburn (63 miles). The published GPX route is available but organisers advise following the waymarking, since the course may change for operational or safety reasons.
Mementos include a finisher medal and a Wall Rat Rag collected at registration. A charitable fundraising option offers an entry fee refund for qualifying fundraising. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
