King Offa’s Dyke Race 8 pm Friday 13 September 2019 to Tuesday 2 pm 17 September 2019 185 miles (297.7 km); 29,806 feet (9,085 m) of ascent (90 hour time limit) The course follows the Offa’s Dyke national trail path from near Chepstow in South Wales to Prestatyn in North Read more
Beacons 100 9-11 August 2019 100.8 miles (162.2 km); 22,880 feet (6,974 m) of ascent The first two Beacons 100 ultras started and finished in Brecon and took in the Brecon Beacons, Black Mountain to the west and the Black Mountains to the east. This year the start and end Read more
Lakeland 100 26-28 July 2019 105 miles (169 km); 22,493 feet (6,856 m) of ascent The route starts and finishes at Coniston with a circular tour of the Lake District taking in Seathwaite, Eskdale, Wasdale Head, Black Sail Pass, Buttermere, Braithwaite, Blencathra Field Centre, Dockray, Dalemain, Howtown, Haweswater Reservoir, Kentmere, Read more
1066 100 Ultra Saturday 6 July 2019 104.5 miles (168.2 km); 7,750 feet (2,362 m) of ascent Starters: 79 Finishers: 49 DNF: 30 First Man: Simon Margot; MV40; 22:12:33 First Lady: Helen Pike (second overall); FV40; 24:01:02 The event started at the Barn Elms Sports Centre in Barnes western London Read more
Kong 10 Peaks The Lakes – short course Saturday 29 June 2019 26.7 miles (43 km); 11,000 feet (3,352 m) of ascent (aproximate) Starters: 26 Finishers: 21 DNF: 5 Since I was not there the details are brief. A tough course in the Lake District similar to the long course Read more
Summer Spine Races 22 June 2019 The summer versions of the Spine Race and Spine Challenger covering the same route but in more favourable conditions. The full 268 mile race is called the Spine Fusion while the shorter version is called the Spine Flare. Sabrina Verjee was first lady and Read more
Dragon’s Back Race Monday 20 May 2019 to Friday 24 May 2019 195 miles (315 km); 50,852 feet (15,500 m) of ascent A stage race over a few hills in Wales. Parts of the route are over wild, trackless, remote and mountainous terrain. It is said to be the toughest Read more
Spire Ultra Saturday 11 May 2019 32.9 miles (53.0 km); 3,986 feet (1,215 m) of ascent (approximate figures although the Chesterfield Round Walk is stated as 34 miles (54.7 km) and the ultra is based on that route with some minor modifications). Some pleasant running through bluebell woods and countryside Read more
The Fellsman Saturday 27 April 2019 61 miles; 11,000′ There was a variation of the route for 2019. From checkpoint 15 at Fleet Moss it was necessary to take a diversion downhill following a road and along a valley before climbing back up towards checkpoint 16 at Middle Tongue. Apart Read more
Calderdale Hike Saturday 13 April 2019 36.3 miles (58.4 km); 6,234 feet (1,927 m) of ascent The official ascent details do not seem to be tie up with the conversions: 6,234 feet equates to 1,900 m and 1,927 m equates to 6,322 feet!!! Starters: 72+1 = 73 Finishers: 70+1 = Read more