When is the Montane Winter Spine Race 2027?

The Montane Winter Spine Race is on Sunday, 10 January 2027, with the start at 08:00 local time.

How hilly is the Montane Winter Spine Race?

The course has 10,732 m of climbing and 10,941 m of descent, with a high point of 893 m above sea level. We rate it mountain. It is a point to point course on trail.

What is the weather usually like at the Montane Winter Spine Race?

Around the race date in 2016–2025, the temperature at the 08:00 start averaged 3°C, rising to about 4°C during the race, with 93% humidity. It rained on about 31% of those days.

How do you get a place in the Montane Winter Spine Race?

Entry requires a qualifying time. Check the official site for the current registration dates.

What is the cut-off time for the Montane Winter Spine Race?

Runners have 156 hours to finish.

431 kmTrail🇬🇧 Edale, United Kingdom

Montane Winter Spine Race

Sunday, 10 January 2027In 2 months · Start 08:00

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A non-stop winter journey along the full 268-mile Pennine Way, from Edale in the Peak District over the moors and Cross Fell to Kirk Yetholm just across the Scottish border, in January darkness and weather.

The Montane Winter Spine Race is a trail 431 km ultra in Edale, United Kingdom, on Sunday, 10 January 2027, starting at 08:00. The point to point course has 10,732 m of elevation gain (mountain), and the start temperature on race day has averaged 3°C in recent years. Entry requires a qualifying time. The cut-off is 156 hours.

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Elevation gain

10,732 m

Mountain · ↓ 10,941 m

Highest point

893 m

above sea level

Temp at start

3°C

Peaks around 4°C

Entry fee

Check site

Qualifying time

Finishers

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typical year

Course

Point to point

156h cut-off

Getting thereFly into MAN (Manchester, Greater Manchester), about 31 km from the start

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Montane Winter Spine Race course map

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Montane Winter Spine Race elevation profile

Mountain: about 10,732 m of climbing and 10,941 m of descent. A detailed profile isn’t available for this race yet.

Montane Winter Spine Race race-day weather

At start

3°C

Peak during race

4°C

Humidity

93%

Chance of rain

31%

Wind

19 km/h

10 January in past years

Historical averages for 10 January ±3 days, 2016–2025, from 08:00 for 5 hours (70 days sampled). Source: Open-Meteo / ERA5.

Montane Winter Spine Race finish times by age group

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Montane Winter Spine Race: questions and answers

When is the Montane Winter Spine Race 2027?: The Montane Winter Spine Race is on Sunday, 10 January 2027, with the start at 08:00 local time.
How hilly is the Montane Winter Spine Race?: The course has 10,732 m of climbing and 10,941 m of descent, with a high point of 893 m above sea level. We rate it mountain. It is a point to point course on trail.
What is the weather usually like at the Montane Winter Spine Race?: Around the race date in 2016–2025, the temperature at the 08:00 start averaged 3°C, rising to about 4°C during the race, with 93% humidity. It rained on about 31% of those days.
How do you get a place in the Montane Winter Spine Race?: Entry requires a qualifying time. Check the official site for the current registration dates.
What is the cut-off time for the Montane Winter Spine Race?: Runners have 156 hours to finish.

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