A non-stop, 46 mile race along the iconic Pennine Way.

The Montane Summer Spine Sprint is a non-stop, 46 mile race along the Pennine Way from Edale to Hebden Bridge with a time limit of 18 hours. This is an ‘entry-level’ challenge that will give you a taste of what it takes to move on to the Challenger and full Spine races. From appearances alone 18 hours sounds ample time to complete the distance, however, 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. We expect you to travel with a degree of self-sufficiency and skill which sets this race apart from others.

Race Details

• Start: Edale, Derbyshire, UK 
• Start Time: 12:00 noon June 17th 2023
• Distance: 46 miles
• Time Limit: 18 hours
• Finish: Hebden Bridge, North Yorkshire
• Finish Time: 06:00 June 18th 2023

• Daytime Temperature: 5°C / 25°C
• Night-time Temperature: 0°C / 10°C 
• Total Ascent: 2017 metres
• Total Descent: 2033 metres
• Daylight Hours in June: 19 hours
• Places Available: 100

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.