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Montane Spine Race 2022

Sunday, January 9, 2022

268 miles

Elaine Bisson

The Montane Spine Race is a 268 mile non-stop race following the Pennine Way from Edale to Kirk Yetholm in midwinter. It is regarded as one of the world’s toughest endurance races. This year is its 10th anniversary and the starting line up is impressive. An epic challenge, a veritable monster that scares me silly … Continue reading Montane Spine Race 2022

The Spine Challenger

Edale to Hawes, Saturday, January 11, 2020

108 Miles

Stuart Scott

“The Spine Race was definitely something I would never be interested in” Stuart Scott. It was approximately 2015 when I first heard about The Montane Spine Race. This beast is a 268 mile race covering the entire Pennine Way, in January. I was intrigued but thought it was just ridiculous, who were these absolute lunatics … Continue reading The Spine Challenger

Montane Spine Challenger

Edale To Hawes, Saturday, January 11, 2020

108miles, 17000ft elevation, 60 hours cut off

Elaine Bisson

The Spine Challenger – ‘A non stop 108 mile race between Edale and Hawes…This challenging and technical section of the Pennine Way is a physically and psychologically demanding route that demands concentration, good physical fitness, resolve and respect.’ Where to start? I feel shell shocked, overwhelmed and as if the last few days have all … Continue reading Montane Spine Challenger

The Spine 2015 Phil Owen

Saturday, January 10, 2015

268 Miles

Flip Owen

Britain’s Most Brutal Race, 10–17th January The spine race is the whole of the Pennine Way in January. 270 miles of hills, bogs and everything the winter weather can throw at you high up on the backbone of England. It’s a continuous race as in the clock is always ticking. It’s billed as the UK’s … Continue reading The Spine 2015 Phil Owen