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Stanza Stones Winter Edition

Ilkley, United Kingdom • 29 Nov 2025

The Stanza Stones Winter Edition is a challenging 24-hour, 50-mile linear ultra running event held in West Yorkshire, starting at Marsden and finishing in Ilkley. The course features over 6,600 feet of ascent, traversing the spectacular moorland of the South Pennines and passing through the historic village of Haworth. Runners visit six unique Stanza Stones, each inscribed with a poem by Simon Armitage themed around water.

The event offers live tracking, indoor checkpoints with food and drink, medical support, and a finishers' meal and memento. Changing rooms are available at the finish, but no showers. The race emphasizes endurance and scenic beauty in a winter setting. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Yorkshire and The Humber Ilkley

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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