Montane Summer Spine
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Montane Summer Spine Challenger South
The Montane Summer Spine Challenger South is a non-stop 108 mile race along the Pennine Way from Edale to Hardraw with a 60 hour time limit. The route passes through moorland including the Kinder Plateau and features National Parks, Malham Cove and Pen-y-Ghent. The course has substantial ascent and descent and is described as physically and psychologically demanding, requiring concentration, good fitness and respect for the terrain.
Measured route statistics include a total ascent of 5451 metres and total descent of 5449 metres. Typical June conditions are long daylight hours of about 19 hours, daytime temperatures from 5°C to 25°C and night-time temperatures from 0°C to 10°C. The event lists 150 places available.
Entry requires candidates to be aged 21 or over. Qualifying experience includes having completed an ultra over 60 miles or a previous Montane Spine race; other relevant experience such as mountain marathons, adventure races, orienteering, fell races, long distance walking, or similar expeditions may also be considered. The race is unsupported, but runners may use cafes and pubs on the route; pacing, planned support and private support vehicles are not permitted.
Race logistics note a paid entry fee of £535 with a non-refundable deposit of £300 on entry and the remaining balance payable by card. Checkpoints offer hot meals, drinks, sleeping space, toilets, showers, medical support and resupply bag logistics. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
