The Spine gets underway...
Deemed Britain’s most brutal race, the 268-mile beast that is The Spine Race – a non-stop winter ultra-marathon encompassing the entire length of the Pennine Way – got underway today (12 Jan) at 8am…
The Spine is Britain’s most brutal race. The longest, coldest and most demanding mountain marathon in Britain. 268 miles of ice, snow, cold and savage winds. Competitors have 7 days to complete the race.
Distance: 268 Miles
Time: 7 Days, non-stop
When: 12-19 Jan 2013
Checkpoints: 5 (all indoors)
Beds: Yes (4 CP’s)
Food/ Water: Provided at CP
Resupply Bag: 1 moved CP to CP
Medical Support: Yes
Support Staff: Yes
Training Event: 9-11 November (inclusive)
Course Record: 151h 2m
Places: 125
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