Stanza Stones Summer Edition

Stanza Stones Summer Edition

Stanza Stones Summer Edition is a 24 hour, 50 mile linear route with over 6600 ft of ascent, running from Marsden in West Yorkshire to Ilkley. The route visits the six Stanza Stones, each inscribed with a poem by Simon Armitage that reflects the theme of water. The six stones are named Snow, Rain, Mist, Dew, Puddle and Beck.

The course crosses moorland of the South Pennines and passes the historical village of Haworth before a final climb over Ilkley Moor. The minimum age to enter is 20 years. Distance is 50 miles.

Event services listed for participants include live tracking supplied by Open Tracking, three indoor checkpoints offering food and drink, a finishers meal, the option to register at either end of the route, and changing rooms at the finish. Optional extras noted are a coach from Ilkley to the start for a fee and a quality cotton t-shirt available to purchase. Transport after finishing is not included.

Registration and finish locations are given as Ben Rhydding Junior School in Ilkley for Friday night registration and Marsden Cricket Club in Marsden for the morning registration and start. Further event policies cover cancellation, refund and entry terms. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.