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= Disclaimer =
This wiki is for personal use only and is not endorsed by the official Spine Race organization. While efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information provided, please note that it is always recommended to double-check everything for yourself and refer to the official Spine Race website for the most up-to-date and reliable information.
= Quick Links =
= Quick Links =
* [https://thespinerace.com/ The Spine Race Website]
* [https://thespinerace.com/ The Spine Race Website]
* [https://thespinerace.com/2022-waiting-lists 2022 Spine Race Waiting list]
* [https://www.thespinerace.com/winter-spine-race-results/ The Spine Race Results and Records]
* [https://thespinerace.com/spine-race The Spine Race Results and Records]
* [https://www.facebook.com/TheSpineRace The Spine Race Facebook Page]
* [https://www.facebook.com/TheSpineRace The Spine Race Facebook Page]
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/OfficialSpineGroup Facebook Official Spine Group (Competitors Discussion)]
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/OfficialSpineGroup Facebook Official Spine Group (Competitors Discussion)]
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/631585084252430 Facebook Group for Volunteers]
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/631585084252430 Facebook Group for Volunteers]
* Mandatory Equipment / Compulsory Kit List [https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59b39c63b7411c6d02f97879/t/619fb012c63cc0450f07d186/1637855251628/2022WinterSpineKitDocument.pdf Spine Race 2022]
* Mandatory Equipment / Compulsory Kit List [https://www.facebook.com/download/524568993751654/Spine%20Races%20Kit%20List%20Winter%2025.pdf 2025 Facebook] old versions ([https://storage.googleapis.com/advntm/pdf/2024_WinterSpineKitList.pdf 2024 Winter Spine Kit List] [https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59b39c63b7411c6d02f97879/t/63874741d9aa9d1e6dbf7d13/1669809986727/2023WinterSpineKitDocumentV3.pdf 2023 Winter Spine Kit v3][https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59b39c63b7411c6d02f97879/t/619fb012c63cc0450f07d186/1637855251628/2022WinterSpineKitDocument.pdf 2022], [https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59b39c63b7411c6d02f97879/t/5c51f994758d466106bfb490/1548876183704/2020_Spine_Equipment.pdf 2020] ,[https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59b39c63b7411c6d02f97879/t/5fcfacbb0ff3944fc564dd72/1607445693224/SpineKitDocument_WinterV8_2021.pdf V8 2021])
[https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59b39c63b7411c6d02f97879/t/5c51f994758d466106bfb490/1548876183704/2020_Spine_Equipment.pdf Spine Race 2020] [https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59b39c63b7411c6d02f97879/t/5fcfacbb0ff3944fc564dd72/1607445693224/SpineKitDocument_WinterV8_2021.pdf Spine Kit Document Winter V8 2021]
* [https://www.strava.com/clubs/835924 Strava Unofficial spine club for those competing in the 2022 Winter Spine Race (Spine, Challenger & MRT)]
* [https://www.strava.com/clubs/835924 Strava Unofficial spine club for those competing in the 2022 Winter Spine Race (Spine, Challenger & MRT)]
* [https://challenge-running.com/1379-2/ Spine Race 2024 GPX files ]
* [https://runner.thespinerace.com/login Montane Winter Spine Races 2024 - Runner Portal Profile] Portal for athletes and volunteers to access race information


= General Information =
= General Information =
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  Time Limit: 7 days (168 hours)
  Time Limit: 7 days (168 hours)


= The Spine Race DNF (Did Not Finish) Rate =
The Spine Race is a challenging ultra-endurance race that takes place annually in January along the Pennine Way in England. Covering a distance of 268 miles (431 kilometers), it is considered one of the toughest races in the world.
== Challenger Race retention rate==
* 2017 – CP1 97%, Finish 66%.
* 2018 – CP1 98%, Finish 69%.
* 2019 – CP1 81%, Finish 60%
* 2020 – CP1 84%, Finish 47%
== Spine Race retention rate ==
* 2017 – CP1 96%, CP2 75%, CP3 69%, CP4 66%, CP5 58%, Finish 56%.
* 2018 – CP1 97%, CP2 75%, CP3 68%, CP4 53%, CP5 49%, Finish 45%.
* 2019 – CP1 91%, CP2 80%, CP3 68%, CP4 64%, CP5 62%, Finish 57%
* 2020 – CP1 94%, CP2 77%, CP3 58%, CP4 49%, CP5 45%, Finish 43%
 
= Race Photographs =
*[https://racingsnakes.com/store/gallery/2020-The-Spine-Race/318/page1/ Racing Snakes Official Photos 2020]
*[https://racingsnakes.com/store/gallery/The-Spine-Race-2019/280/page1/ Racing Snakes Official Photos 2019]
*[https://racingsnakes.com/store/gallery/The-Spine-Race-2018/249/page1/ Racing Snakes Official Photos 2018]
*[https://racingsnakes.com/store/gallery/Spine-Race-2017/143/page1/ Racing Snakes Official Photos 2017]
*[https://racingsnakes.com/store/gallery/The-Spine-Race-2016/62/page1/ Racing Snakes Official Photos 2016]
*[https://racingsnakes.com/store/gallery/The-Spine-Race-2015/10/page1/ Racing Snakes Official Photos 2015]
*[https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=john.bamber.33&set=a.10216099035281419 John Bamber - Original (First) Spine Race 2012]


= Blogs, Media and News Articles=
= Blogs, Media and News Articles=
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== YouTube Videos about the Spine Race ==
== YouTube Videos about the Spine Race ==
There are many YouTube videos available about the Spine Race, including race highlights, participant interviews, and documentaries.


== 2023 Spine Race YouTube Videos ==
== 2023 Spine Race YouTube Videos ==
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdLrBJ0gXyQ Running Your Stories] Dougie Zinis - 2nd Place Montane Spine Race 2022
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdLrBJ0gXyQ Running Your Stories] Dougie Zinis - 2nd Place Montane Spine Race 2022
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeHsMm0sLOM Running Your Stories] The Spine Race 2022 - Kev's Story
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeHsMm0sLOM Running Your Stories] The Spine Race 2022 - Kev's Story
== 2020 Spine Race YouTube Videos ==
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xS7wnBfi1Gg GRL #292 | John Kelly - Life in the UK, Winning the Spine Race & More]




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* [https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-64371848 BBC News] Pennine Way hill runners with hypothermia rescued from hut
* [https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-64371848 BBC News] Pennine Way hill runners with hypothermia rescued from hut
*[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-64287889 BBC News] Upper Wharfedale rescuers battle 'crazy' weather in 108-mile race
*[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-64287889 BBC News] Upper Wharfedale rescuers battle 'crazy' weather in 108-mile race
* [https://run247.com/running-news/trail/spine-race-2023-report-tracking-ranking RUN247] Spine Race 2023: How the race unfolded day-by-day
=== 2022 ===
* [https://www.ft.com/content/4673987c-cc93-432d-b570-074225eab738 Financial Times] Running the world’s toughest race Blisters, bogs and the British winter: my brutal 268-mile marathon across the Pennines
=== 2020 ===
=== 2020 ===
*[https://www.thebmc.co.uk/the-montane-spine-race-2020-report BMC - Interview: winners of the 2020 Montane Spine Race]
*[https://www.thebmc.co.uk/the-montane-spine-race-2020-report BMC - Interview: winners of the 2020 Montane Spine Race]
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* [https://runnersontrail.podbean.com/e/runners-on-trail-14-the-spine-race-part-1/ - ROT #14 The Spine Race Part 1]
* [https://runnersontrail.podbean.com/e/runners-on-trail-14-the-spine-race-part-1/ - ROT #14 The Spine Race Part 1]
*[https://runnersontrail.podbean.com/e/runners-on-trail-15-the-spine-race-part-2/ - ROT #15 The Spine Race Part 2]
*[https://runnersontrail.podbean.com/e/runners-on-trail-15-the-spine-race-part-2/ - ROT #15 The Spine Race Part 2]
= Race Nutrition =
Ultra-distance athletes such as Spine Race participants often need to consume between 200-400 calories per hour to maintain their energy levels throughout the race. This can add up to several thousand calories per day, depending on how quickly the racer is able to complete the course.
* [[Ultra Marathon Snacks]]


= Kit =
= Kit =
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*  [[Sleeping Mats]]
*  [[Sleeping Mats]]
* [[Stoves]]
* [[Stoves]]
*[[Pocket knives]]
* [[Shoes, Boots, Footwear and Socks]]


= The Spine Race Route =
= The Spine Race Route =
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CvN3I34j64 Spine Race 2015 - BBC Inside Out]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CvN3I34j64 Spine Race 2015 - BBC Inside Out]


= The Spine Race DNF (Did Not Finish) Rate =
== Challenger Race retention rate==
* 2017 – CP1 97%, Finish 66%.
* 2018 – CP1 98%, Finish 69%.
* 2019 – CP1 81%, Finish 60%
* 2020 – CP1 84%, Finish 47%
* 2021 - Start 0%
* 2022 - Finish 63%
== Spine Race retention rate ==
* 2017 – CP1 96%, CP2 75%, CP3 69%, CP4 66%, CP5 58%, Finish 56%.
* 2018 – CP1 97%, CP2 75%, CP3 68%, CP4 53%, CP5 49%, Finish 45%.
* 2019 – CP1 91%, CP2 80%, CP3 68%, CP4 64%, CP5 62%, Finish 57%
* 2020 – CP1 94%, CP2 77%, CP3 58%, CP4 49%, CP5 45%, Finish 43%
* 2021 - Start 0%
* 2022 - Finish 49%


== Daily Facebook Videos ==
= Race Photographs =
*[https://www.facebook.com/watch/139587836128920/2779730498777730/ 2020 - Catch up with the action each day on the Montane Spine Race, Challenger and MRT Challenge. Brought to you by Summit Fever Media]
*[https://racingsnakes.com/store/gallery/2020-The-Spine-Race/318/page1/ Racing Snakes Official Photos 2020]
*[https://www.facebook.com/watch/139587836128920/362123934600735/ 2019 - Catch up with the action each day on the Montane Spine Race, Challenger and MRT Challenge. Brought to you by Summit Fever Media]
*[https://racingsnakes.com/store/gallery/The-Spine-Race-2019/280/page1/ Racing Snakes Official Photos 2019]
*[https://www.facebook.com/watch/139587836128920/915592268601394/ 2018 - Catch up with the action each day on the Montane Spine Race, Challenger and MRT Challenge. Brought to you by Summit Fever Media]
*[https://racingsnakes.com/store/gallery/The-Spine-Race-2018/249/page1/ Racing Snakes Official Photos 2018]
*[https://www.facebook.com/watch/139587836128920/1383195668397166/ 2017 - Catch up with the action each day on the Montane Spine Race, Challenger and MRT Challenge. Brought to you by Summit Fever Media]
*[https://racingsnakes.com/store/gallery/Spine-Race-2017/143/page1/ Racing Snakes Official Photos 2017]
*[https://www.facebook.com/watch/139587836128920/1220852624660635/ 2016 - Catch up with the action each day on the Montane Spine Race, Challenger and MRT Challenge. Brought to you by Summit Fever Media]
*[https://racingsnakes.com/store/gallery/The-Spine-Race-2016/62/page1/ Racing Snakes Official Photos 2016]
 
*[https://racingsnakes.com/store/gallery/The-Spine-Race-2015/10/page1/ Racing Snakes Official Photos 2015]
== Youtube videos ==
*[https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=john.bamber.33&set=a.10216099035281419 John Bamber - Original (First) Spine Race 2012]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xS7wnBfi1Gg GRL #292 | John Kelly - Life in the UK, Winning the Spine Race & More]


= Travel Logistics =  
= Travel Logistics =  
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* [https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10218546741961020&set=gm.2380714435493677 Sleep Patterns during a Winter Mountain Ultra Marathon] Borja Martinez Gonzalez
* [https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10218546741961020&set=gm.2380714435493677 Sleep Patterns during a Winter Mountain Ultra Marathon] Borja Martinez Gonzalez
* [https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.aaw0341 Extreme events reveal an alimentary limit on sustained maximal human energy expenditure]
* [https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.aaw0341 Extreme events reveal an alimentary limit on sustained maximal human energy expenditure]
* [https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.811499/full Coping and Resilience Among Endurance Athletes During the COVID-19 Pandemic] Brian Harman, Grégory Dessart, Liene Puke and Roberta Antonini Philippe


= Spine Race Poetry & Songs =
= Spine Race Poetry & Songs =
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* [https://spinepoet.blogspot.com/ Spine Poetry] - A Collection of Verses for the Family on the Way
* [https://spinepoet.blogspot.com/ Spine Poetry] - A Collection of Verses for the Family on the Way
* [[WHY?! by Ruddyspine is Krippling]] Poem by Andy Norman
* [[WHY?! by Ruddyspine is Krippling]] Poem by Andy Norman
* [https://open.spotify.com/track/18Xz4MuFrrlHdGbc0KgfXo?si=Zl62eSRMQnSW-CG7bhZfDA Pete Coe The Pennine Way] Fantastic Folk Song about he Pennine Way
* [https://open.spotify.com/track/18Xz4MuFrrlHdGbc0KgfXo?si=Zl62eSRMQnSW-CG7bhZfDA Pete Coe The Pennine Way] Fantastic Folk Song about the Pennine Way
* [https://www.instagram.com/spineracepoet/ spineracepoet] Instagram - Serial Spice racer and occasional finisher. Tries to describe what it’s like in verse. Words continue to fail me #spinerace
* [https://www.instagram.com/spineracepoet/ spineracepoet] Instagram - Serial Spice racer and occasional finisher. Tries to describe what it’s like in verse. Words continue to fail me #spinerace


Latest revision as of 10:49, 11 November 2024

Disclaimer

This wiki is for personal use only and is not endorsed by the official Spine Race organization. While efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information provided, please note that it is always recommended to double-check everything for yourself and refer to the official Spine Race website for the most up-to-date and reliable information.

Quick Links

General Information

Distance: 268-mile (429km)
Total Ascent (Approx):	31000 feet (9500M)
Time Limit: 7 days (168 hours)

The Spine Race is a challenging ultra-endurance race that takes place annually in January along the Pennine Way in England. Covering a distance of 268 miles (431 kilometers), it is considered one of the toughest races in the world.

Blogs, Media and News Articles

The Spine Race Blogs

Spine Race blogs are a great way to read firsthand accounts of the gruelling 268-mile race across the Pennine Way in England.

YouTube Videos about the Spine Race

There are many YouTube videos available about the Spine Race, including race highlights, participant interviews, and documentaries.

2023 Spine Race YouTube Videos

2022 Spine Race YouTube Videos

2020 Spine Race YouTube Videos


News Articles and Interviews

2023

  • Runners World What’s it actually like to take part in “Britain’s most brutal” race?
  • BBC News Pennine Way hill runners with hypothermia rescued from hut
  • BBC News Upper Wharfedale rescuers battle 'crazy' weather in 108-mile race
  • RUN247 Spine Race 2023: How the race unfolded day-by-day

2022

  • Financial Times Running the world’s toughest race Blisters, bogs and the British winter: my brutal 268-mile marathon across the Pennines

2020

2019

  • BBC News Nursing mum smashes 268-mile race record

Podcast

2020

2019

Race Nutrition

Ultra-distance athletes such as Spine Race participants often need to consume between 200-400 calories per hour to maintain their energy levels throughout the race. This can add up to several thousand calories per day, depending on how quickly the racer is able to complete the course.

Kit

The Spine Race Route

Spine Race Films

The Spine Race DNF (Did Not Finish) Rate

Challenger Race retention rate

  • 2017 – CP1 97%, Finish 66%.
  • 2018 – CP1 98%, Finish 69%.
  • 2019 – CP1 81%, Finish 60%
  • 2020 – CP1 84%, Finish 47%
  • 2021 - Start 0%
  • 2022 - Finish 63%

Spine Race retention rate

  • 2017 – CP1 96%, CP2 75%, CP3 69%, CP4 66%, CP5 58%, Finish 56%.
  • 2018 – CP1 97%, CP2 75%, CP3 68%, CP4 53%, CP5 49%, Finish 45%.
  • 2019 – CP1 91%, CP2 80%, CP3 68%, CP4 64%, CP5 62%, Finish 57%
  • 2020 – CP1 94%, CP2 77%, CP3 58%, CP4 49%, CP5 45%, Finish 43%
  • 2021 - Start 0%
  • 2022 - Finish 49%

Race Photographs

Travel Logistics

Public Transport links on Pennine Way

Parking at Edale

3 and 7 day parking pass

Weather and Webcams

Scientific Papers

Spine Race Poetry & Songs

Endless frozen miles,  
Grit and spirit intertwined,
Spine racers persevere.

Miscellaneous

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