Read the full post on Run247. “Spending time solo in minus temperatures on barren snowy mountains is not my natural habitat – I was terrified.” The post Anna Troup hoping to inspire…
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Spinks and Bisson cross line together in Winter Spine Challenger North as Firth wins a thriller in men’s race
Read the full post on Run247. There could hardly have been two closer finishes to the Montane Winter Spine Race Challenger North events The post Spinks and Bisson cross line together in…
Hall and Shield share Winter Spine Sprint North title as Goddard doubles up in women’s event
Read the full post on Run247. Damian Hall and Jon Shield joined forces in the men’s race while Louise Goddard was out on her own in the inaugural women’s event The post…
Roselló Solé builds huge lead as Antila and Troup join forces in the women’s Winter Spine Race
Read the full post on Run247. We’re well past the halfway mark in ‘Britain’s most brutal’ race – here’s how it has all played out so far on the Pennine Way The…
Big names including John Kelly make early exits amid brutal conditions at Winter Spine Race
Read the full post on Run247. John Kelly and Alice Kershaw were among the early casualties amid incredibly challenging conditions at the Montane Winter Spine The post Big names including John Kelly…
Scott and Page so impressive despite brutal conditions for Winter Spine Challenger South
Read the full post on Run247. Jack Scott and Sarah Page battled snow and ice to run out the clear-cut winners of the Montane Winter Spine Challenger South The post Scott and…
McColgan faster than ever after marathon bow as both European 10km records fall in Valencia
Read the full post on Run247. Britain’s Eilish McColgan and Sweden’s Andreas Almgren smashed the European 10km records at the Valencia Ibercaja The post McColgan faster than ever after marathon bow as…
Leadley and Littlefair land Sprint South titles at Montane Spine Race 2026
Read the full post on Run247. Joe Leadley and Sophie Littlefair have been crowned the opening winners at this year’s Spine Race in the 46-mile Sprint South The post Leadley and Littlefair…
Why Russ Cook was cheekily given new ‘Softest Geezer’ nickname during epic challenge in Mexican mountains
Read the full post on Run247. The ‘Hardest Geezer’ Russ Cook, was forced to admit he had been humbled by a 50-mile challenge across the remote mountains of Mexico. The post Why…
Winter Spine greats Hall and Scott back in action – but chasing records of a different kind
Read the full post on Run247. Damian Hall and Jack Scott have made their mark in Britain’s ‘most brutal’ race but have slightly less daunting challenges this week The post Winter Spine…
Montane Winter Spine Race 2026: How to dot watch and follow live, who’s racing and full preview
Read the full post on Run247. All you need to know about the race billed as “Britain’s most brutal” – with regular updates to come over the course of the 268 miles…
Montane Winter Spine Races – ultimate guide for routes, kit, tips and advice
Read the full post on Run247. Your ultimate guide to the Montane Winter Spine race. From route details to expert tips for kit and training, discover everything you need to know about…
It’s almost Spine time and the weather is looking suitably ‘Spiney’ for Britain’s ‘most brutal race’
Read the full post on Run247. Heavy snow is forecast ahead of what is already one of the toughest winter ultrarunning challenges in the world The post It’s almost Spine time and…
William Goodge launches ‘Mission America’: 50 marathons, 50 states, 20 days
Read the full post on Run247. The fastest-ever run across Australia was ticked off last year and now sights are set on the United States in 2026 The post William Goodge launches…
‘Slowly is the fastest way to get to where you need to be’ – how a 19-stone gamer became a world-record ultramarathon runner
Read the full post on Run247. “Running helped me find my potential and live the life I actually want to live,” says Sam King after incredible fundraising challenge. The post ‘Slowly is…
More women racing and reduced barriers underscore ‘tangible progress’ in 2025 for UTMB World Series
Read the full post on Run247. It’s the biggest series in trail running and numbers were trending in the right direction over the course of the 2025 campaign The post More women…