Montane Spine Race

Something's coming north of the Spine.

We've brought back the Cape Wrath Ultra - rebuilt in true Spine style: solo, self-sufficient, non-stop.

Three distances, one wild trail, Sunday 2 May 2027.

Pre-sale now open — be first to know when places open at the end of September.

Register your interest: https://www.thespinerace.com/wrath

SPINE RACE | Join a Recce with Spine Experts🏃‍♂️

Eliminate the hassle of DIY recces + benefit from contextual learning, with experts, Spine race veterans and your fellow runners

5pm Fri Oct 30th – 4pm Sun Nov 1st 2026 (+ optional extra day – Mon)

CP2-CP4, Pennine Way. Accommodation at Almond Lodge

£375 includes accommodation, food, guiding (+£120 for extra day)

Reconnaissance runs are invaluable preparation, but planning the logistics yourself can be a challenge. The Spine Recces delivered by Jon Dodd, Andy Rawlinson and Kim Collison take care of all of that, so you can focus on what matters: getting to know the route.
First up: highlights of the northern section, from CP2 to CP4.

What’s included: accommodation, meals, transport logistics, road support, and expert guiding, plus a few extras, including a group run with 2025 men’s race winner Kim Collison. All you need to do is get yourself to Alston.

Is it right for you? If you’re training for the Full or Northern Challenger, this recce has been timed specifically to fit your schedule. You’ll keep a steady, sociable pace with plenty of time to explore the route and swap knowledge along the way.

Coming alone? No problem at all. The community is welcoming and inclusive, and you’ll find like-minded runners to share the experience with.

Head here to sign up: https://expertsinwow.com/experiences/spine-recce-nov26/

293 miles deep into the Arctic. Just you and your sled with all your equipment. Temperatures as low as -40.

There’s nothing on earth tougher than this.

Two places remain for the Arctic Spine Races in 2027.

Don’t miss out.

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THE WRATH BRINGS ULTRA RUNNING BACK TO THE CAPE WRATH TRAIL IN 2027

Ultra running will return to the Cape Wrath Trail in May 2027 with The Wrath, a non-stop expedition race from the team behind the Spine.

The event will follow one of Britain’s great wilderness routes, taking runners through remote, unmarked terrain to the lighthouse at Cape Wrath. The company behind the Spine has acquired the Cape Wrath Ultra name, branding and legacy from Ourea Events, and will carry the route forward under a new banner: a non-stop, self-sufficient race in the Spine tradition.

Philip Hayday-Brown, Race Director of the Spine Race, said:

“My outdoors career started in the Scottish mountains, so The Wrath feels like coming home. The Spine set the benchmark for non-stop expedition racing on the Pennine Way. The Cape Wrath Trail is the natural place to take that experience next.”

The return of racing on the Cape Wrath Trail was also welcomed by Shane Ohly, founder of Ourea Events and the original Cape Wrath Ultra:

“The Cape Wrath Trail is one of the great arenas for endurance running. It deserves an event built with care, experience, and respect for the route. I wish The Wrath every success.”

Entry details, including places, pricing, and qualification requirements, will be announced in due course.

Good Afternoon Spiners,

Earlier today we launched the 2027 Summer Spine Race.

If you entered your details successfully and have received your confirmation email, great! You have a place in the race. If you don’t have a confirmation email or can’t log into the runner portal, then you do not have a place.

In a few instances, the final payment confirmation didn’t display. If this was the case for you then please check your email inbox, spam folder or log into the runner portal (Login) on the Spine Race Website and complete your payment to secure your place.

We are aware that for some people the waitlist sign-up form did not display correctly.

This was an issue with the public side of the waitlist forms, and as a result in some cases it’s not clear if you have a waitlist spot or not.

We have a log of all waitlist entries behind the scenes, and the team are currently working their way through these. If you think you have a waitist place then please wait, as the team will contact you over the next few days to confirm your place and position on the waitlist.

Best regards,
Spine HQ

Entries for the 2027 Summer Spine Race open mid day today, Wednesday the 1st of July.

Entries open via the Spine Website, and will be split over two times.

⏱️ 12 Noon

Sprint South
Sprint North

⏱️ 1pm

Spine
Challenger South
MRT Challenge South
Challenger North
MRT Challenge North

Good luck! 🤞

Entries for the 2027 Summer Spine Race tomorrow, Wednesday the 1st of July.

Entries open via the Spine Website, and will be split over two times.

👆 12 Noon

Sprint South
Sprint North

👇 1pm

Spine
Challenger South
MRT Challenge South
Challenger North
MRT Challenge North

Entries are still first-come, first-served, but once again we’re using a virtual queue to make things smoother at peak demand.

✅ No refreshing
💻 Same on mobile & desktop
🕙 Typical queue wait: 15–20 minutes

When it’s your turn, you’ll be taken straight to entry. If it’s full, you can join the waitlist. Most people who want a place usually get one. Curious about vetting? Hit the link in our bio for the vetting guide.

Read the full guide by clicking the link in our bio!

https://advntmstorage.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/uploads/race/147/assets/917/How%20to%20enter%20the%20summer%20spine%202027-2.pdf

Entries for the 2027 Summer Spine Race open next Wednesday, the 1st of July.

To help you better understand the Spine Entry process Spine Director Kris King will be holding a Webinar on Monday the 29th of June.

Mythbusting the Spine Race Entry Process
Monday, 29 June · 20:00 – 21:00
Time zone: Europe/London
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/fvp-hacq-wow

Or hit the link in our bio. 🔗

The webinar will be a closed space where only the hosts can speak and share insight!

Entries for the 2027 Summer Spine Race open next Wednesday, the 1st of July.

Entries open via the Spine Website, and will be split over two times.

⏱️ 12 Noon ⏱️

Sprint South
Sprint North

⏱️ 1pm ⏱️

Spine
Challenger South
MRT Challenge South
Challenger North
MRT Challenge North

Entries are still first-come, first-served, but once again we’re using a virtual queue to make things smoother at peak demand.

✅ No refreshing
💻 Same on mobile & desktop
🕙 Typical queue wait: 15–20 minutes

When it’s your turn, you’ll be taken straight to entry. If it’s full, you can join the waitlist. Most people who want a place usually get one.

We’ve also restocked some of our Summer Spine Merch! Bring a bit of the Pennine Way into your home.