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Lucy Gossage wins the Winter Spine Race 2025! After taking 3rd in her debut last year, she returned to reclaim her memories and blaze a trail of positivity over 268 miles. Battling past leader Robyn Cassidy, she crossed the line with a big lead. A phenomenal athlete #spinerace
January 16, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Lucy Gossage wins the Winter Spine Race 2025! After taking 3rd in her debut last year, she returned to reclaim her memories and blaze a trail of positivity over 268 miles. Battling past leader Robyn Cassidy, she crossed the line with a big lead. A phenomenal athlete #spinerace
Absolutely loved dot-watching the #SpineRace this year! 🏃♂️❄️ Thanks for following along with my short updates—hope I wasn’t too annoying! 😂 See you all next year for more dot-watching madness. 👀 Cheers! 🙌 #TrailRunning
January 15, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Absolutely loved dot-watching the #SpineRace this year! 🏃♂️❄️ Thanks for following along with my short updates—hope I wasn’t too annoying! 😂 See you all next year for more dot-watching madness. 👀 Cheers! 🙌 #TrailRunning
Day 5🏅John Lovegrove shatters the MRT Spine Challenger North record: 56:06:55!
🏃♂️ Paul Grundy wins, Jovica Spajic & Oliver Richards tie for 2nd.🏃♀️ Nicky Spinks claims women’s title; .
Full Spine: kim collison takes the win 82.46 hours
#SpineRace
🏃♂️ Paul Grundy wins, Jovica Spajic & Oliver Richards tie for 2nd.🏃♀️ Nicky Spinks claims women’s title; .
Full Spine: kim collison takes the win 82.46 hours
#SpineRace
January 15, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Day 5🏅John Lovegrove shatters the MRT Spine Challenger North record: 56:06:55!
🏃♂️ Paul Grundy wins, Jovica Spajic & Oliver Richards tie for 2nd.🏃♀️ Nicky Spinks claims women’s title; .
Full Spine: kim collison takes the win 82.46 hours
#SpineRace
🏃♂️ Paul Grundy wins, Jovica Spajic & Oliver Richards tie for 2nd.🏃♀️ Nicky Spinks claims women’s title; .
Full Spine: kim collison takes the win 82.46 hours
#SpineRace
Unstoppable! 🏆 Kim Collison conquers the Montane Winter Spine Race (268 miles) in an incredible 82:46:32, claiming the 3rd fastest time ever! ❄️🔥👏 #SpineRace #TrailRunning
January 15, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Unstoppable! 🏆 Kim Collison conquers the Montane Winter Spine Race (268 miles) in an incredible 82:46:32, claiming the 3rd fastest time ever! ❄️🔥👏 #SpineRace #TrailRunning
The sun has set over Hadrian's Wall, and runners in the Montane Winter Spine Races face another cold night. 🥶 With athletes spread hours apart along the Pennine Way, 1st, 2nd & 3rd won’t even finish the same day. 🏃♂️ #SpineRace
January 15, 2025 at 6:32 PM
The sun has set over Hadrian's Wall, and runners in the Montane Winter Spine Races face another cold night. 🥶 With athletes spread hours apart along the Pennine Way, 1st, 2nd & 3rd won’t even finish the same day. 🏃♂️ #SpineRace
🏆 Nicky Spinks wins the women’s Montane Winter Spine Challenger North! A legend in UK ultrarunning, she battled snow and bogs to cross the line in Kirk Yetholm with Joe Farnell (2nd in MRT North). “This was our dream race,” she shared. 👏 #SpineFamily #TrailRunning #spinerace
January 15, 2025 at 6:30 PM
🏆 Nicky Spinks wins the women’s Montane Winter Spine Challenger North! A legend in UK ultrarunning, she battled snow and bogs to cross the line in Kirk Yetholm with Joe Farnell (2nd in MRT North). “This was our dream race,” she shared. 👏 #SpineFamily #TrailRunning #spinerace
🏆 Huge congrats to Joe Farnell of Oban Mountain Rescue for taking 2nd place in the Montane Winter Spine MRT Challenge North! 🕒 56:49:55 ⛰️ 3rd podium finish: 🥇 2019 MRT South, 🥈 2016 MRT South. 🎉 Support Mountain Rescue: mountain.rescue.org.uk #SpineRace #MountainRescue
January 15, 2025 at 5:47 PM
🏆 Huge congrats to Joe Farnell of Oban Mountain Rescue for taking 2nd place in the Montane Winter Spine MRT Challenge North! 🕒 56:49:55 ⛰️ 3rd podium finish: 🥇 2019 MRT South, 🥈 2016 MRT South. 🎉 Support Mountain Rescue: mountain.rescue.org.uk #SpineRace #MountainRescue
🏆 John Lovegrove smashes the MRT Challenge North! Representing Killin MRT, he sets a record-breaking time of 56:06:55—beating the previous record by 3 hours! 💪👏
Support the incredible work of Mountain Rescue Teams: www.mountain.rescue.org.uk #MountainRescue #MRTChallengeNorth #spinerace
Support the incredible work of Mountain Rescue Teams: www.mountain.rescue.org.uk #MountainRescue #MRTChallengeNorth #spinerace
January 15, 2025 at 5:10 PM
🏆 John Lovegrove smashes the MRT Challenge North! Representing Killin MRT, he sets a record-breaking time of 56:06:55—beating the previous record by 3 hours! 💪👏
Support the incredible work of Mountain Rescue Teams: www.mountain.rescue.org.uk #MountainRescue #MRTChallengeNorth #spinerace
Support the incredible work of Mountain Rescue Teams: www.mountain.rescue.org.uk #MountainRescue #MRTChallengeNorth #spinerace
This is my year" – Kim powers through CP5.5, pausing just for hot food & water. Only the Cheviots stand between him and the finish at Kirk Yetholm. Confidence high, focus sharper—he's pushing for an incredible finish! 💪🏔️ #SpineRace
January 15, 2025 at 3:34 PM
This is my year" – Kim powers through CP5.5, pausing just for hot food & water. Only the Cheviots stand between him and the finish at Kirk Yetholm. Confidence high, focus sharper—he's pushing for an incredible finish! 💪🏔️ #SpineRace
All eyes are on the leaders as we await the winners of the Montane Winter Spine Race & Challenger North.
Further back, the back markers face a race against time. Checkpoint 3 at Langdon Beck closes at 11 p.m.
Here are shots from Tan Hill Inn—let’s keep willing their dots forward! #SpineRace
Further back, the back markers face a race against time. Checkpoint 3 at Langdon Beck closes at 11 p.m.
Here are shots from Tan Hill Inn—let’s keep willing their dots forward! #SpineRace
January 15, 2025 at 3:33 PM
All eyes are on the leaders as we await the winners of the Montane Winter Spine Race & Challenger North.
Further back, the back markers face a race against time. Checkpoint 3 at Langdon Beck closes at 11 p.m.
Here are shots from Tan Hill Inn—let’s keep willing their dots forward! #SpineRace
Further back, the back markers face a race against time. Checkpoint 3 at Langdon Beck closes at 11 p.m.
Here are shots from Tan Hill Inn—let’s keep willing their dots forward! #SpineRace
Paul Grundy wins the Montane Winter Spine Challenger North 2025! 🏆At 14, he walked the Pennine Way with his dad now he’s raced it to victory. he crossed into Kirk Yetholm before sunrise to applause. Humble, kind, & unstoppable. 💪🏴
#SpineRace #ChallengerNorth
#SpineRace #ChallengerNorth
January 15, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Paul Grundy wins the Montane Winter Spine Challenger North 2025! 🏆At 14, he walked the Pennine Way with his dad now he’s raced it to victory. he crossed into Kirk Yetholm before sunrise to applause. Humble, kind, & unstoppable. 💪🏴
#SpineRace #ChallengerNorth
#SpineRace #ChallengerNorth
Horneystead Farm: a legendary haven for Spine Race runners. 🌟🏠
Women’s leader Lucy Gossage embraced its warmth, catching some sleep before heading to Bellingham at sunrise, refreshed & smiling. 🌅🏃♀️
#SpineRace #UltraRunning #Endurance
Women’s leader Lucy Gossage embraced its warmth, catching some sleep before heading to Bellingham at sunrise, refreshed & smiling. 🌅🏃♀️
#SpineRace #UltraRunning #Endurance
January 15, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Horneystead Farm: a legendary haven for Spine Race runners. 🌟🏠
Women’s leader Lucy Gossage embraced its warmth, catching some sleep before heading to Bellingham at sunrise, refreshed & smiling. 🌅🏃♀️
#SpineRace #UltraRunning #Endurance
Women’s leader Lucy Gossage embraced its warmth, catching some sleep before heading to Bellingham at sunrise, refreshed & smiling. 🌅🏃♀️
#SpineRace #UltraRunning #Endurance
Men’s leader Kim Collison reaches Bellingham (CP5) after a brutal night on Hadrian’s Wall. Endless rocky terrain tested his resolve, but a hot drink & bread roll at Horneystead lifted his spirits. 🥖☕
Next up: a quick sleep, then the Cheviots await. 💪
#SpineRace #UltraRunning #Endurance
Next up: a quick sleep, then the Cheviots await. 💪
#SpineRace #UltraRunning #Endurance
January 15, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Men’s leader Kim Collison reaches Bellingham (CP5) after a brutal night on Hadrian’s Wall. Endless rocky terrain tested his resolve, but a hot drink & bread roll at Horneystead lifted his spirits. 🥖☕
Next up: a quick sleep, then the Cheviots await. 💪
#SpineRace #UltraRunning #Endurance
Next up: a quick sleep, then the Cheviots await. 💪
#SpineRace #UltraRunning #Endurance
After 65 hours & nearly 200 miles of racing, the TOP 4 are separated by just 5 miles! 😱 What. A. Race.
Good night, dot-watchers! 💤 See you tomorrow from Ireland. 🇮🇪
#UltraRunning #DotWatching #EnduranceSports #Ireland #spinerace #winterspine
Good night, dot-watchers! 💤 See you tomorrow from Ireland. 🇮🇪
#UltraRunning #DotWatching #EnduranceSports #Ireland #spinerace #winterspine
January 15, 2025 at 1:43 AM
After 65 hours & nearly 200 miles of racing, the TOP 4 are separated by just 5 miles! 😱 What. A. Race.
Good night, dot-watchers! 💤 See you tomorrow from Ireland. 🇮🇪
#UltraRunning #DotWatching #EnduranceSports #Ireland #spinerace #winterspine
Good night, dot-watchers! 💤 See you tomorrow from Ireland. 🇮🇪
#UltraRunning #DotWatching #EnduranceSports #Ireland #spinerace #winterspine
Eloise Eccles blazes through the Winter Spine Sprint North Exhibition! 🏔️
Tackling the new 43-mile route from Brown Rigg to Kirk Yetholm, she finishes in an incredible 12h 46m, setting the benchmark for the Women's race.
#SpineSprint #spinerace
Tackling the new 43-mile route from Brown Rigg to Kirk Yetholm, she finishes in an incredible 12h 46m, setting the benchmark for the Women's race.
#SpineSprint #spinerace
January 15, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Eloise Eccles blazes through the Winter Spine Sprint North Exhibition! 🏔️
Tackling the new 43-mile route from Brown Rigg to Kirk Yetholm, she finishes in an incredible 12h 46m, setting the benchmark for the Women's race.
#SpineSprint #spinerace
Tackling the new 43-mile route from Brown Rigg to Kirk Yetholm, she finishes in an incredible 12h 46m, setting the benchmark for the Women's race.
#SpineSprint #spinerace
Damian Hall crushes the Winter Spine Sprint North Exhibition! 🌙✨
He blazed the new 43-mile route (Brown Rigg to Kirk Yetholm) in 10h 10m, calling it “absolutely ace… beautiful sunset, big moon.” 🌄🌕
The first official Sprint North debuts this summer—don’t miss it! #SpineRace #summerspine
He blazed the new 43-mile route (Brown Rigg to Kirk Yetholm) in 10h 10m, calling it “absolutely ace… beautiful sunset, big moon.” 🌄🌕
The first official Sprint North debuts this summer—don’t miss it! #SpineRace #summerspine
January 14, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Damian Hall crushes the Winter Spine Sprint North Exhibition! 🌙✨
He blazed the new 43-mile route (Brown Rigg to Kirk Yetholm) in 10h 10m, calling it “absolutely ace… beautiful sunset, big moon.” 🌄🌕
The first official Sprint North debuts this summer—don’t miss it! #SpineRace #summerspine
He blazed the new 43-mile route (Brown Rigg to Kirk Yetholm) in 10h 10m, calling it “absolutely ace… beautiful sunset, big moon.” 🌄🌕
The first official Sprint North debuts this summer—don’t miss it! #SpineRace #summerspine
🏃♂️ Day 4 of Britain's toughest race! 🌧️
⚡ Women’s Full Spine
Lucy Gossage overtakes Robyn Cassidy, still going strong without resting!
⏳ Men’s Full Spine
Kim Collison leads, John Kelly closes in. Phil Bristol survives Hawes cutoff by minutes! #spinerace #winterspinerace
⚡ Women’s Full Spine
Lucy Gossage overtakes Robyn Cassidy, still going strong without resting!
⏳ Men’s Full Spine
Kim Collison leads, John Kelly closes in. Phil Bristol survives Hawes cutoff by minutes! #spinerace #winterspinerace
January 14, 2025 at 9:45 PM
🏃♂️ Day 4 of Britain's toughest race! 🌧️
⚡ Women’s Full Spine
Lucy Gossage overtakes Robyn Cassidy, still going strong without resting!
⏳ Men’s Full Spine
Kim Collison leads, John Kelly closes in. Phil Bristol survives Hawes cutoff by minutes! #spinerace #winterspinerace
⚡ Women’s Full Spine
Lucy Gossage overtakes Robyn Cassidy, still going strong without resting!
⏳ Men’s Full Spine
Kim Collison leads, John Kelly closes in. Phil Bristol survives Hawes cutoff by minutes! #spinerace #winterspinerace
the front of the Women’s Winter Spine Race 2025! At Alston CP4, Robyn plans a quick 1-hour bed rest, while Lucy opts to push on and bivvy on course after struggling to sleep here last year. Different strategies, same grit! 🏃♀️❄️ ~#spinerace
January 14, 2025 at 6:57 PM
the front of the Women’s Winter Spine Race 2025! At Alston CP4, Robyn plans a quick 1-hour bed rest, while Lucy opts to push on and bivvy on course after struggling to sleep here last year. Different strategies, same grit! 🏃♀️❄️ ~#spinerace
John Kelly is closing the gap, just 3 miles behind Kim Collinson! 👊 But with that 13-min penalty, it’s all down to the wire. This finish is going to be legendary! 🏃♂️🔥 #JohnKelly #BarkleyMarathons #BM100 #SpineRace
January 14, 2025 at 5:51 PM
John Kelly is closing the gap, just 3 miles behind Kim Collinson! 👊 But with that 13-min penalty, it’s all down to the wire. This finish is going to be legendary! 🏃♂️🔥 #JohnKelly #BarkleyMarathons #BM100 #SpineRace
competitors in the #SpineRace Challenger North are climbing Cross Fell, the highest point on the Pennine Way, before reaching Greg’s Hut. Next stop: Alston, where they must depart by 10 a.m. tomorrow to stay in the race! 💪❄️
January 14, 2025 at 5:45 PM
competitors in the #SpineRace Challenger North are climbing Cross Fell, the highest point on the Pennine Way, before reaching Greg’s Hut. Next stop: Alston, where they must depart by 10 a.m. tomorrow to stay in the race! 💪❄️
Winter Spine Race Athletes tackle the grueling 42-mile stretch to Langdon Beck (Checkpoint 3). Huge thanks to our amazing volunteers for their unwavering support. Still cheering on the 10 runners pushing to reach Hawes #SpineRace
January 14, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Winter Spine Race Athletes tackle the grueling 42-mile stretch to Langdon Beck (Checkpoint 3). Huge thanks to our amazing volunteers for their unwavering support. Still cheering on the 10 runners pushing to reach Hawes #SpineRace
John Kelly's penalty, the initial 26-minute penalty has been withdrawn. Instead, a 13-minute adjustment will be added to his time to reflect the advantage gained on a shorter route and maintain the original gap with Kim Collinson over Cauldron Snout. ⏱️ #RaceUpdate #spinerace
January 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM
John Kelly's penalty, the initial 26-minute penalty has been withdrawn. Instead, a 13-minute adjustment will be added to his time to reflect the advantage gained on a shorter route and maintain the original gap with Kim Collinson over Cauldron Snout. ⏱️ #RaceUpdate #spinerace
Paul Grundy leads the Challenger North into Alston! Refueled with lasagne, dry socks & family notes, he's back on course in great spirits. The underdog holds a solid lead heading to Greenhead—can he keep it? #SpineRace #ChallengerNorth
January 14, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Paul Grundy leads the Challenger North into Alston! Refueled with lasagne, dry socks & family notes, he's back on course in great spirits. The underdog holds a solid lead heading to Greenhead—can he keep it? #SpineRace #ChallengerNorth