How hard is the spine race?
How hard is the spine race?
How hard is the spine race?
The Montane Spine Race is widely regarded as one of the world’s toughest endurance races. A truly epic challenge that will test your physical resilience and mental fortitude. Racing non-stop along the most iconic trail in the UK, you will experience the full intensity and ferocity of the British Winter.
Who won the spine Race 2022?
Eoin Keith
Eoin Keith and Debbie Martin-Consani win Montane Spine Race 2022. This year’s Montane Spine Race was won by Eoin Keith (IRL) in a time of 92:40:30. The first female to cross the line in the 10th anniversary year of the 268-mile (431km) ultra running race on the Pennine Way was Debbie Martin Consani in 104:08:22.
How long does it take to do the spine race?
The Montane® Spine® Challenger is a non-stop, 108 mile race between Edale and Hardraw* with a time limit of 60hrs.
How do you qualify for the spine race?
Entry Criteria & Classification. Solo entrants must have cold weather experience from similar events such as the Rovaniemi, Yukon Arctic Ultra, 6633, Arrowhead, Iditasport, BTU Ice Ultra etc and have demonstrable cold weather skills and experience from their profession or past experience.
Who won the spine race?
Keith, a former course record holder, finished second in 2020 and 2019. In a classic hare-and-tortoise tale, Eoin Keith has won Britain’s Montane Spine Race after numerous favourites were forced to drop out along its 430-kilometre course through the Pennines. His time was 92 hours, 40 minutes.
How much elevation is spine race?
The route has approximately 13,300 metres (43,600 ft) of ascent. The timing points and approximate distances of the main checkpoints along the route are as follows.
What is the record for running the Pennine Way?
58 hours 4 minutes
US ultrarunner John Kelly has reclaimed the fastest known time (FKT) for the 260-mile Pennine Way. Kelly completed Britain’s oldest National Trail in a time of 58 hours 4 minutes – more than three hours faster than the previous record, held by Britain’s Damian Hall.
Do you sleep on the spine race?
During the race, competitors must carry a mandatory kit which includes items ranging from a sleeping bag to ice spikes. This means a racer can stop at any time to eat, sleep or rest along the side of the trail.
How far is the summer spine race?
46 miles
The Montane Summer Spine Sprint is an ‘entry-level’ challenge that will give you a taste of what it takes to move on to the Challenger and full spine races. The distance is 46 miles and the time limit is a generous 18 hours, you will start in Edale and finish in Hebden Bridge.
Where does Pennine Way end?
Kirk Yetholm
The route follows England’s rocky spine from the hills of the Derbyshire Peak District and the Yorkshire Dales, through the stunning Swaledale Valley, across the North Pennines and over Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland to the Cheviot Hills, ending in the Scottish Borders in Kirk Yetholm.
How long is the Coast to Coast Walk?
190 miles
How long is the Coast to Coast Walk? The Coast to Coast walk is 190 miles long if you follow the traditional Wainwright route. People often vary this as Wainwright intended, e.g. some people walk on road only and some omit mountainous or boggy sections.
How much is the spine race?
If I complete my entry prior to 1 September 2020 the total entry fee for the 2021 Spine® Race is £975. This contains a £475 non-refundable deposit which secures your entry. Entries after 1 September 2020will be valued at £1050.