Montane Winter Spine Challenger North takes place on Jan 10 – 15, 2027 in Hardraw, United Kingdom. The main route is 257.5 km.
- Date
- Jan 10 – 15, 2027
- Start
- Hardraw 🇬🇧
- Distance
- 257.5 km
- Climbing
- 5,290 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 11-week plan to Montane Winter Spine Challenger North
The Build phase starts this week. Built around your fitness and adjusted every day as your form changes; attach the course and it prepares for the climbs too.
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The non-stop 160-mile race follows the Pennine Way from Hardraw to Kirk Yetholm, crossing the Yorkshire Dales, Northumberland National Park, Hadrian’s Wall and the Cheviots.
Your road to race day
Race day at Montane Winter Spine Challenger North is 11 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Build5 weeks · Oct 26, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
02Peak3 weeks · Nov 30, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
03Taper2 weeks · Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
04Race week1 week · Jan 4, 2027 – Jan 10, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Montane Winter Spine Challenger North?
Montane Winter Spine Challenger North takes place on Jan 10 – 15, 2027 in Hardraw, United Kingdom.
How long is Montane Winter Spine Challenger North?
The main route is 257.5 km.
How much climbing does Montane Winter Spine Challenger North have?
Montane Winter Spine Challenger North has 5,290 m of climbing.
Who is Montane Winter Spine Challenger North for?
Montane Winter Spine Challenger North is open to all participants.
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