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Stanza Stones Ultra

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 6,600 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 parts of the Pennine Way and Ilkley Moor, offering scenic and cultural highlights. The event provides live tracking, indoor checkpoints with food, finishers' mementos, and a finishers' meal, creating a supportive and memorable atmosphere for participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Yorkshire and The Humber Marsden

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50 mi
6600 m+
50 Miles
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