A non-stop, 108 mile race along the iconic Pennine Way

The Montane Summer Spine Challenger South is a non-stop, 108 mile race along the Pennine Way from Edale to Hardraw with a time limit of 60 hours. The race covers a beautiful section of the trail which features the iconic moorland of the Kinder Plateau, numerous National Parks, Malham Cove and Pen-y-Ghent to name a few. This challenging and technical section of the Pennine Way is a physically and psychologically demanding route that requires concentration, good physical fitness, resolve and respect. The Challenger South is a notoriously difficult event in its own right and should be considered as having a similar degree of difficulty as the Montance Summer Spine.

Race Details

• Start: Edale, Derbyshire, UK 
• Start Time: 08:00 June 17th 2023
• Distance: 108 miles
• Time Limit: 60 hours
• Finish: Hardraw, North Yorkshire
• Finish Time: 20:00 June 19th 2023
• Daytime Temperature: 5°C / 25°C
• Night-time Temperature: 0°C / 10°C 
• Total Ascent: 5451 metres
• Total Descent: 5449 metres
• Daylight Hours in June: 19 hours
• Places Available: 150

The Montane Summer Spine

Britain’s Most Brutal – Take on the challenge of non-stop racing, expedition-style along the iconic Pennine Way.

The Montane Summer Spine Races are epic challenges that test your physical resilience and mental fortitude. Racing non-stop along the Pennine Way, you will experience the iconic route’s full intensity and ferocity. So prepare yourself for the biggest challenge of your life.

Our summer races include four events; distances range from 46 miles to 268 miles of non-stop expedition-style racing.