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Company behind Dragon's Back Race and Cape Wrath Ultra goes out of business

The company behind some of the UK’s toughest mountain running events has gone out of business, Director Shane Ohly said Ourea Events has ceased trading.

Winter Spine Races start this weekend as runners tackle Pennine Way routes

Some of the country’s most brutal long-distance races begins this weekend. Runners in the Montane Spine Race will set off from Derbyshire on Sund...

Tom Hollins sets new record for self-supported winter round of Wainwright fells

Endurance runner Tom Hollins has set a new record for a self-supported round of the Wainwright fells.

Kim Collison wins Montane Winter Spine Race with third fastest time

Kim Collison has won the Montane Winter Spine Race. The Cumbria-based athlete led the race from its early stages on Sunday, and arrived at the fini...

The Pennine Way: my route at 66

Last year I decided to celebrate qualifying for the state pension by tackling another oldie: Britain's first national trail.

On test: Camelbak Octane 22 Hydration Hiking Pack reviewed

A feature-packed lightweight pack that incorporates Camelbak's hydration system...

Spine Race winner Jack Scott reveals he almost dropped out of event at Malham

The winner of this year’s Montane Winter Spine Race has revealed he considered dropping out of the event a third of the way into the course.

Leaders set blistering pace in Spine Race after front runners retire

Leaders in the Montane Winter Spine Race are setting a blistering pace as they head north along the Pennine Way.

Llanberis rescue team volunteers 'close to limit' as callouts top 300 in 2023

Volunteer rescuers whose patch includes the UK’s most visited mountain say they are reaching their limit after revealing they have been called out a record number of times this year.

Sébastien Raichon wins Montane Spine Race at first attempt

Sebastien Raichon has won the Montane Spine Race at his first attempt. The French ultrarunner reached the finish at Kirk Yetholm at 7.43 on Thursda...

Cockermouth rescuers pay tribute to John Dempster, who died this month

Mountain rescue team members have paid tribute to their former chair and vice-president, who died earlier this month.

Runner Clëo Bishop-Bolt puts Spine Race podium bid on hold to rescue lost dog

A mountain rescuer put her bid for a podium finish in a gruelling endurance race on hold to go to the aid of a lost dog.

Montane Spine Race hots up as thaw sets in on Pennine Way

The battle for the lead of the Montane Spine Race is hotting up as the icy conditions slowly thaw. Kim Collison currently heads the men’s race, ...

Runner Joss Naylor 'King of the Fells' dies aged 88

Joss Naylor, an elder statesman of the fellrunning community, has died, aged 88. The Wasdale farmer held many running records and was a familiar fa...

Ultrarunner Jasmin Paris posts first finish by a woman in gruelling Barkley Marathons

British ultrarunner Jasmin Paris has become the first woman to complete the gruelling Barkley Marathons.

Jack Scott takes Spine Race victory and smashes five-year-old record

Jack Scott has won the Montane Winter Spine Race, and smashed the existing record by more than 10 hours.

Six previous winners battle for Spine Race victory on brutal Pennine Way course

Britain’s first national trail is the scene for a potential epic showdown as some of the world’s top runners go head to head in this year’s Montane Spine Race.