The Wall Ultramarathon
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About the race
The Wall is a one way ultramarathon event covering 70 miles (112 km) run or trek between Carlisle and the Gateshead/Newcastle area. The event is mass participation and is designed to be completed at about 3 mph, so it can be walked as well as run. The listed date for this edition is 12 June 2027 and the scheduled duration is 26 hours.
The route is fully waymarked with orange arrows and supported on the course. There are five staffed Pit Stops located along the route where real food, water and basic provisions are available. Standard Pit Stop provisions include water, juice, sweet and salty snacks, fruit, toilets and an on site medical presence. Pit Stops do not supply sports nutrition products; participants are expected to carry their own gels and supplements. Dietary options include vegetarian and vegan choices plus a separate box of gluten free or dairy free snacks, though cross contamination cannot be entirely ruled out.
Event logistics include bag transport and a sweeper service. Two bags are moved for participants: a Hexham bag to the 44 mile mark limited to 5 kg and 20 L, and a finish bag to Gateshead limited to 15 kg and 70 L. Medical cover is provided by a professional event medic team and the event is independently audited for safety and risk management. Rat Race promotes a non competitive ethos with results displayed alphabetically rather than in finishing order. Registration and tracker collection take place in Carlisle city centre on the Friday before the event. Participants must be over 18 on the day of registration. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
