Montane Summer Spine

Montane Summer Spine - Spine

The Montane Summer Spine Spine is a non-stop, 268 mile race along the Pennine Way, starting in Edale, Derbyshire and finishing in Kirk Yetholm in the Scottish Borders. Runners have a time limit of 156 hours to complete the route. The event records a total ascent of 10,732 metres and total descent of 10,941 metres. Daytime temperatures in June are given as 5°C to 25°C and night-time temperatures 0°C to 10°C. Daylight in June is listed as about 19 hours. There are 150 places available.

The race operates in an unsupported format, but checkpoints and public amenities can be used. The five main checkpoints named are Hebden Hey, Hardraw, Middleton-in-Teesdale, Alston and Bellingham. At these checkpoints runners are offered hot meals, hot and cold drinks, sleeping areas, toilets and showers at some sites, professional medical crew, weather updates and race information. The logistics team moves runners' resupply bags between checkpoints.

Entry requirements include a minimum age of 21 years. Qualification for the full race is met by previous completion of an ultra over 80 miles or prior completion of the Montane Challenger North or South; other long-distance mountain or expedition experience may also be considered. The total entry fee is £995, with a deposit of £398 and the remaining fee due 100 days before the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.