A lone hiker with a backpack navigates a rocky mountain ridge under a cloudy sky. The dramatic peaks and rugged terrain of the mountains stretch out in the background, with patches of greenery visible on the slopes. The atmosphere is wild and adventurous.

Britain's Longest Ultras

Nicky Spinks, one of the all time great fell runners, has just completed the fastest ever double Bob Graham Round in a mere 45.5 hours, which has inspired us to put together a 'Super Six' round-up of Britain's longest foot races.

Dragon's Back Race

A challenging multi-day running race across the mountains of Wales, with steep ascents and rugged terrain. The race covers a distance of 380 km with approximately 16,400 m of ascent, from Conwy Castle to Cardiff Castle. It is not only a test of physical endurance but also a celebration of the natura...

Prestatyn

Dragon's Back Race

Mon 7th–12th Sep

Ultra Great Britain - The Race Across Scotland

The Race Across Scotland 2019: the return of the remarkable and unique 215 mile (346km) coast to coast ultra-marathon, following the beautiful 'Southern Upland Way' across Scotland. An International field of runners will take on this breathtaking Scottish trail, from the beautiful coastline of Portp...

Cape Wrath Ultra

The Cape Wrath Ultra® is a truly unique multi-stage ultra running event - the UK's answer to the Marathon des Sables. Staged by the same team that brought you the inspirational Berghaus Dragon’s Back Race®, the Cape Wrath Ultra™ is a once in a lifetime, 8-day expedition race weaving 400km through th...

Cape Wrath Ultra

Sun 1st–8th Aug 2021

The Spine Race

The Montane Spine Race is a 268 mile winter mountain marathon crosses the entire Pennine Way, and some of the most beautiful and challenging terrain in England. During this brutal, gruelling, non-stop, 7 day race you will face extreme weather conditions: snow, ice, gale force winds, rain… And it's n...

Hope Valley

The Spine Race

Sun 15th Jan 2017

Notorious

Notorious combines the 214 mile Severn Challenge and the 184 mile Thames Challenge and connects them with the Thames and Severn Canal, creating a total race of 374 miles. And if running 374 miles isn't tough enough, Notorious knocks down the safety barriers by making itself a non-stop race! 23-28 Ju...

Worcester

Notorious

Thu 23rd Jun 2016

MTC JOGLE: From John O’Groats to Lands End

The MTC JOGLE route follows the classic journey from John O’Groats to Lands End and is almost all on road. Every year we make route amendments to improve the safety of competitors and to offer a more enjoyable running experience. URL also provide each competitor with several hi-viz technical t-shirt...

Wick, Caithness

MTC JOGLE: From John O’Groats to Lands End

Thu 11th–27th Mar 2027

£3,200.00

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