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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 ultra marathon held in the South Pennines, connecting Marsden and Ilkley in West Yorkshire, England. Featuring over 6,800 feet of ascent, the route traverses high moorland and valleys, passing through the historic village of Haworth, famous for the Brontë sisters. Runners visit six unique Stanza Stones, each inscribed with a poem by Poet Laureate Simon Armitage, themed around water in its various forms. The course includes sections of the Pennine Way and Ilkley Moor, with three indoor checkpoints offering food and drink. The event offers live tracking, finishers' mementos, meals, and changing facilities, creating a memorable and scenic endurance experience. 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.

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