TOUGH SPRINT CONDITIONS FOR WINNER’S BRENNAN AND BRUCE.
Hebden Bridge, North Yorkshire, UK — January 2025 — The gruelling Montane Winter Spine Race Sprint has just concluded in Hebden Bridge, North Yorkshire.
Paul Brennan by Dave Wood / The Spine Race
Runners battled deep snow, black ice and temperatures as low as -9 as they took on the 46 mile course, most of which time was spent in the dark.
Paul Brennan was first across the line, winning the Men’s race in 9hrs 26min, almost an hour ahead of joint second-placed Tom Hollins and James Trott (10hrs 17min).
Tom Hollins and James Trott by Dave Wood / The Spine Race
Hannah Bruce marked her Spine Race Debut in style, winning the Women’s race in 12hrs 53 mins, just 15 minutes ahead of second placed Meredith Moody (13hrs 8mins). Black Trail Runners Ambassador Rebecca Deveroux was third across the line in 13hrs 16 mins, persisting in wearing shorts for the entire duration of the Sprint despite freezing temperatures.
Hanna Bruce by Dave Wood / The Spine RaceRebecca Devereux by Dave Wood / The Spine Race
