A non-stop, 268 mile race along the iconic Pennine Way.

The Montane Summer Spine is a non-stop, 268 mile race along the most iconic national trail in Britain; the Pennine Way. Beginning from Edale in Derbyshire, runners have a time limit of 156 hours to reach the elusive village of Kirk Yetholm in the Scottish Borders. This is widely regarded as “Britain’s Most Brutal” endurance race. A truly epic challenge that will test your physical resilience and mental fortitude. Racing non-stop and unsupported through day and night, you will experience the full intensity and ferocity of this route where temperatures can fluctuate from the high twenties down to zero overnight. Prepare yourself for one of the biggest challenges of your life.

Race Details

• Start: Edale, Derbyshire, UK 
• Start Time: 08:00 June 18th 2023
• Distance: 268 miles
• Time Limit: 156 hours
• Finish: Kirk Yetholm, Scottish Borders
• Finish Time: 20:00 June 25th 2023

• Daytime Temperature: 5°C / 25°C
• Night-time Temperature: 0°C / 10°C 
• Total Ascent: 10,732 metres
• Total Descent: 10,941 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.