Spire Ultra

Spire Ultra

The Spire Ultra is a trail race through the countryside around Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire. The event covers a distance of 33 miles and follows a route that largely aligns with the Chesterfield Round Walk. The course provides a variety of terrain, including high moorland, ancient woodland, and reservoirs on its western edges, as well as rolling farmland and restored former mining areas on the eastern side.

The race features a single distance:

• 33 miles

Participants must navigate a course that is largely unmarked, though some specific sections are highlighted by the organizers. Tools provided for navigation include route notes and GPX files, and runners may also utilize existing Chesterfield Round waymarks. The event has a time limit of 9 hours, and runners must depart the fourth checkpoint by a set cutoff time to remain in the race.

The course includes six checkpoints. All checkpoints provide water, while specific stations at miles 10.5, 19, and 27 also offer sweet and savoury food. Medical cover is stationed at the race headquarters and along the course. Participants who complete the event receive a memento, and prizes are awarded to the first male and female finishers. Light refreshments are available at the finish area.

Registration takes place at the North Wingfield Community Resource Centre, where free car parking is available for participants. The minimum age for entry is 18 years old. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.