Stanza Stones Winter Edition

Ilkley, United Kingdom • 29 Nov 2025

Stanza Stones Winter Edition is a 24-hour, 50-mile ultra-route from Marsden, West Yorkshire to Ilkley, taking runners along a moorland traverse through the South Pennines. Participants visit the six Stanza Stones—each inscribed with a Simon Armitage poem tied to the theme of water—while crossing notable moorland terrain and passing Haworth and Ilkley Moor. The course features over 6,600 feet of ascent, offering a demanding, scenic challenge that tests endurance and navigation. Organized by CraggRunner, the event provides live tracking, indoor checkpoints with food and drink, medical support, a finishers’ meal and memento, and end-to-end registration options. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 mi
6600 m+
50 Miles
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