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Montane Winter Spine
Spine Race Series
Next edition: Sunday, 10 January 2027 – Saturday, 16 January 2027Edale, England
The official page confirms the 268-mile non-stop Pennine Way race on 10–16 January 2027, 10,732m ascent and 156-hour limit. It is sold out with a waiting list.
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Location evidence
Existing saved event-to-place evidence reused; geography query derived from 'Edale'. GeoNames exact settlement/suburb name match for 'Edale', country England, administrative area Derbyshire, region East Midlands; population 0 (zero means unspecified). Representative event-area point, not a venue address, exact start or radius guarantee. Directional catalogue locations use the first disclosed event locality only as EVENT_AREA; other route endpoints are not substituted. Geographic lookup does not reverify dates or non-location facts. GeoNames (https://www.geonames.org/), CC BY 4.0; transformed to event-area coordinates with separate event-source evidence.
Location checked 2026-09-14.
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Distance268 mi
Ascent10,732m
Climb / km24.9m
Cutoff156h
Cutoff pace21:42/km
TechnicalityUnknown
Entry£1345
FormatPoint-to-point
Next edition
10 January 2027 – 16 January 2027
This is the most relevant confirmed edition currently held for the permanent race family. Edition-specific facts should still be checked against the final organiser instructions.
Edition archive
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Check the official race source (opens in a new tab)Race For You difficulty
9.6/ 10
Extreme
Moderate input evidence · 73% evidence coverage
The main recorded demands are substantial race distance, high climbing demand, accumulated fatigue and format burden. Course difficulty and cutoff pressure describe different challenges: more approachable terrain can still require a demanding pace to beat the deadline. Neither score assesses your personal fitness, safety or readiness.
Scoring details and version
Difficulty V2's separate time-limit modifier adds 0.00 points here and is capped at 0.70; a broad limit cannot erase extreme intrinsic demand. This is independent of the public Cutoff Pressure V2 band. Evidence coverage describes the recorded inputs, not prediction accuracy or your likelihood of finishing.
Weather, conditions and individual preparation can change the real difficulty significantly.
How the score works Distance, weighted 30 percent9.6 out of 10
Climbing, weighted 25 percent7.2 out of 10
Technicality, weighted 15 percent5.5 out of 10
Accumulated burden, weighted 17 percent9.6 out of 10
Exposure & support, weighted 13 percent7.5 out of 10
Course analysis
What shapes this race
Expect sustained upland ground and meaningful climbing, sections where foot placement and downhill confidence matter, exposed moorland where weather can amplify the difficulty.
trailmountainfellmoorlandtechnicalmixed
Climbing density
24.9m per km
A more useful comparison than total ascent alone: it shows how consistently the course asks you to climb.
Cutoff analysis
Lower pressure
To finish inside 156h, the raw average required is 21:42 per kilometre (34:56 per mile), including every stop.
Raw pace21:42/km
PressureLower pressure
Cutoff pressure compares the published time limit with distance, ascent and verified course demands. Lower pressure does not mean the race is easy. Raw pace includes checkpoints, food stops, navigation errors and any sleep; it is not a pacing plan.
Who this suits
First ultra?
There is not enough verified information to assess first-ultra suitability yet.
Exposure & kit
unknown kit
Significant overnight running is likely for many entrants. Lighting, temperature management and sleep strategy can materially affect the outcome.
Personal race predictor
Will you make the cutoff?
Use a previous result to estimate a realistic range for Montane Winter Spine, your potential buffer and the biggest change in demand.
Practical detail
Support & logistics
StartEdale
FinishKirk Yetholm
Support levelself-supported
Logistics are only shown where currently recorded. Confirm parking, transport, crew access and final aid-station plans with the organiser.
Latest verification
Trust the source, see the gaps.
Data HighThe official page confirms the 268-mile non-stop Pennine Way race on 10–16 January 2027, 10,732m ascent and 156-hour limit. It is sold out with a waiting list. Field-scoped check 2026-09-28: Consistent official race-specific fee heading and payment FAQ. Published total race fee; not the deposit only. Only these facts were reviewed; other details retain their previous source dates.
- Successful source check
- 2 Sept 2026
- Catalogue record updated
- 28 Sept 2026
- Official source
- Available
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