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Stanza Stones Ultra

Name: Stanza Stones Ultra
Start: 2025-06-07
End: 2025-06-07
Location: Marsden

Marsden, United Kingdom • 7 Jun 2025

The Stanza Stones Ultra is a challenging 50-mile linear running event set in the scenic South Pennines, connecting the towns of Marsden and Ilkley. Participants will traverse a route featuring over 6,800 feet of ascent, visiting six unique Stanza Stones, each inscribed with poems by Poet Laureate Simon Armitage, reflecting the theme of water. The event also includes a journey through the historic village of Haworth, known for its Brontë sisters' heritage. With checkpoints providing food and live tracking, this ultra marathon is designed for runners aged 20 and above, promising a memorable experience amidst stunning landscapes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Yorkshire and The Humber Marsden

Race information

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50 mi

6600 m+

50 Miles

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Trail runs nearby

Thursday Apr 17

Clowbridge 5k

Clow Bridge - 17 mi from Marsden

5 km

The Clowbridge 5k is a trail running event set in a scenic route off the Pennine Bridleway, featuring a fast and flat course with a modest elevation of 25 meters over 5 kilometers. This event is part of a three-race Spring Series, taking place on consecutive Thursdays: April 17, April 24, and May 1,..

Friday Apr 18

Manchester To Liverpool Ultra 50 (M2L)

Manchester - 15 mi from Marsden

50 mi

The Manchester To Liverpool Ultra 50 (M2L) will take place in Manchester on Friday 18 April 2025. You can run 50 miles.

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Saturday Apr 19

Rivington Pike

Horwich - 25 mi from Marsden

5 km

The Rivington Pike Fell Race is a challenging Category B Short Fell Race, covering a distance of 5.2 km with an ascent of 800 feet. The race begins near the Crown Hotel on Lever Park Avenue in Horwich and features a scenic route up to Rivington Pike and back. This event is suitable for runners of al..

Thursday Apr 24

Clowbridge 5k

Clow Bridge - 17 mi from Marsden

5 km

The Clowbridge 5k is a trail running event set around a scenic route off the Pennine Bridleway. It is part of a three-race Spring Series, taking place on consecutive Thursdays: April 17, April 24, and May 1, 2025. Open to participants aged 11 and older, the course features a fast and flat layout wit..

Saturday Apr 26

Calderdale Way Ultra

Heptonstall - 11 mi from Marsden

30 mi

50 mi

The Calderdale Way Ultra is an exciting off-road running event featuring two challenging routes of 50 miles and 30 miles through the picturesque Calderdale region. The course, established in the 1970s, takes participants through scenic landscapes, including settlements like Heptonstall and Mankinhol..

Saturday Apr 26

Burnsall Trail Half

Skipton - 25 mi from Marsden

13 mi

The Burnsall Trail Half is a scenic running event set in the picturesque village of Burnsall, taking place on April 26, 2025. This half marathon features a course that includes sections of the Dales Way footpath, with approximately 500 meters of ascent, offering participants stunning 360-degree view..