Montane Summer Spine
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Montane Summer Spine MRT Challenge South
The Montane Summer Spine MRT Challenge South is a continuous, 108 mile Mountain Rescue Team race along the Pennine Way reserved for active Mountain Rescue members. The event follows the same route and conditions as the Challenger South and runs from Edale to Hardraw with a 60 hour time limit.
The route passes moorland and upland terrain including the Kinder Plateau, sections within multiple National Parks, Malham Cove and Pen-y-Ghent. The course lists a total ascent of 5451 metres and a total descent of 5449 metres. Typical June conditions noted are daytime temperatures between 5°C and 25°C, night temperatures between 0°C and 10°C, and about 19 hours of daylight.
Entry is subsidised for serving Mountain Rescue personnel to cover food and tracker hire; some teams also supply vehicles and crew along the route. The listed entry fee is £110 and this includes a non-refundable deposit of £44. Places are limited to 25.
Minimum eligibility includes being aged 21 or over and evidence of relevant experience. Qualifying experience includes an ultra over 40 miles or previous completion of a Montane Spine race; mountain leaders, winter mountain leaders and Mountain Rescue members are noted as likely to meet experience expectations. Other endurance or navigation experience is considered. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
