Allen and Kershaw win 108 mile Montane Winter Spine Challenger South
Hardraw, North Yorkshire, UK — January 2025
James Allen is the Men’s Winner of the Montane Winter Spine Challenger South!
Alice Kershaw is the Women’s Winner of the Montane Winter Spine Challenger South!
After hours of solitude since Hebden Bridge, Manchester based runner James arrived at Hawes in 34hrs 39mins to a cheering crowd of volunteers. When the leaders dropped away, he had to dig deep to navigate and push through alone, but his determination paid off.
Alice crossed the line in 1st place after 43hrs 14mins on the trail, looking remarkably fresh despite tackling some of the toughest sections in pitch-black conditions. Incredible effort, Alice.
Mark Potts claimed 2nd place in 35hrs 24mins in the Men’s category, finishing strong despite 108 miles of treacherous snow. Realizing he’d finished on the podium added even more joy to his incredible achievement!
Sam Tansley secured 3rd place with a stellar performance of 37hrs 44mins. The humble Yorkshireman quoted that his familiarity with the Pennine Way proved invaluable in these brutal conditions.
Kevin Robinson is the MRT Challenger South Winner, completing the course in 38hrs 49mins.
Charlotte Black and Alison Love took joint 2nd, finishing together after an epic shared journey through the snow, coming into Hardraw together in 44hrs 19mins.
Key points:
Start Location: Edale, Derbyshire, UK
Finish Location: Hardraw, North Yorkshire
Sprint Race: 108 miles | Started 11th January
Cut off: 8pm Monday 13th