Montane Spine Challenger

About the Event

Confront the ultimate test of resilience at the Montane Winter Spine Race, beginning at 08:00 on Sunday, 11th January 2026, from Edale in the Peak District. This 268-mile non-stop, unsupported odyssey along the entire Pennine Way is a legendary beast, demanding 168 hours to traverse England's most formidable moorlands, dales, and mountains to Kirk Yetholm in Scotland. Battling winter's full ferocity—from deep snow to gale-force winds—runners face over 10,000 meters of ascent in a relentless pursuit that strips endurance down to raw mental fortitude and sheer survival instinct.

With only 150 coveted entries, this January 11th start marks your entry into an elite realm of adventure, where the breathtaking yet brutal landscape dictates the terms. It is far more than a race; it's a transformative winter expedition where every checkpoint is a lifeline and every step etches a deeper understanding of human limits amidst Britain’s most savage and beautiful wilderness.

Races Offered

Montane Spine South

Jan 10, 2026

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Distance — 173.8K

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08:30

Sprint South

Jan 10, 2026

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Distance — 74K

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12:00

Montane Spine Race

Jan 11, 2026

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Distance — 431.3K

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08:00

Montane Spine North

Jan 11, 2026

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Distance — 257.5K

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18:00

Sprint North

Jan 13, 2026

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Distance — 69.2K

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12:00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for January in Edale.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 0.5° / 4.8°

wb_sunny -4.9° / -0.1°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 17.8 /

water_drop 92.2%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 0.5° / 4.8°

wb_sunny -4.9° / -0.1°

air 17.8 km/h

water_drop 92.2%

About Edale

Learn more about the host city, Edale.

Edale is in Derbyshire. Edale is the name of the valley of the River Noe and the name used by most people for Grindsbrook Booth, the settlement where the only train station in the valley is located. It is the southern terminus of the Pennine Way, a 268-mile long-distance walk to Kirk Yetholm in Scotland. Its railway station provides a quick and direct public-transport route to the heart of the Dark Peak countryside from Manchester or Sheffield. Peak District National Park, ☏ +44 1629 816200, [email protected]. Daily 8:45AM–5PM.