MONTANE ARCTIC SPINE | Arctic Skills Training Course

Montane Summer Spine

Sprint North

The Pennine Way

£150 per athlete

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A non-stop, 43 mile race along the iconic Pennine Way.

The Montane Summer Spine Sprint North is a non-stop, 43 mile race along the Pennine Way from Brown Rigg to Kirk Yetholm with a time limit of 18 hours. This is a challenge that will give you a taste of what it takes to move on to the Challenger and full Spine races, whilst also experiencing the fearsome mountainous terrain of the Pennine Way. From appearances alone 18 hours sounds ample time to complete the distance, however, this challenging and technical section of the Pennine Way is a physically and psychologically demanding route that demands concentration, good physical fitness, resolve and respect. We expect you to travel with a degree of self-sufficiency and skill which sets this race apart from others.

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Race Details

  • Start: Brown Rigg
  • Start Time: 12:00 noon June 16th 2026
  • Distance: 43 miles
  • Time Limit: 18 hours
  • Finish: Kirk Yetholm
  • Finish Time: 06:00 June 17th 2026
  • Daytime Temperature: 5°C / 25°C
  • Night-time Temperature: 0°C / 10°C 
  • Total Ascent: 1759 metres
  • Total Descent: 1767 metres
  • Daylight Hours in June: 19 hours
  • Places Available: 75

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Find out everything you need to know about The Montane Summer Spine Sprint by downloading our free race information pack. It includes all the details about the route, race rules and some tips from the experts.

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What's Next?

Ready to take on the challenge of The Montane Summer Spine Sprint North? See who is already on the race roster, download your race information pack or take a closer look at the Pennine Way.

Race FAQs

This isn’t a beginner friendly race. We want you to be safe out there and experience of similar challenges will make you safer.

Firstly, you must be aged 21 years or over at the time of the race.

If you have completed a marathon or an ultra marathon, then this will qualify you for the race.

If you don’t meet these criteria, your experience can be drawn from other events. Adventure races, orienteering events or fell races are looked upon favourably. The more a challenge features mountainous terrain and elements of navigation the better.

If you feel you have skills or experience not mentioned here, include it in your entry form. We are also very happy to advise those who feel they don’t yet have the experience level required on what races, challenges or experiences they could do to gain entry.

Payment schedule

To secure your place in the race, you will need to make your payment of £150. This includes a non-refundable deposit of £60.

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Payment on entry

Pay £150 to secure your place.

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