Sat 14 Jun 2025 Carlisle, Cumbria, UK
Sold out
Rat Race | The Wall
Run or hike the UK's most iconic ultramarathon and conquer 70 miles in 26 hours over a fully waymarked journey through Hadrian's Wall country. Ideal first ultra.
- Sat 14 Jun 2025
- Sold out
Carlisle, Carlisle > Gateshead, Gateshead
Rat Race | The Wall
07:00
Age 18 & over
£230-£240
- 70 miles trail running + 3460 ft ascent
Event overview
The route is a classic, shrouded in myth, legend and enveloped in glorious English countryside, moor, river and valley - culminating in a dramatic finale among the bridges of the Newcastle-Gateshead quayside.
It has been designed to be achievable at just 3mph and has an average completion rate of over 90%. It's the perfect first ultramarathon for those new to the world beyond 26.2.
Highlights
- The UK's most iconic ultramarathon
- Conquer 70 stunning miles through historic Hadrian’s Wall country
- For both runners and trekkers
- Fully waymarked with Pit Stop support on route
- Ideal first ultra
- Discover the most impressive parts of the 2000-year-old structure
Event details
- Average fitness
- Event village
- Spectators
Location
- Accommodation
- Free parking
- Rural
- Toilets
Route
- Check points
- Cut off time
- Distance markers
- First aid
- Food stations
- Marshals
- Mass start
- Point to point
- Sweeper
- Toilets
- Undulating
- Water stations
- Way markers
Sustainability
- Public transport links
- Recycling
- Sustainability policy
What's included
- Eco medal
- Event app
- Map
- Technical t-shirt
- Training plan
Entries
- Age 18 & over
- Entries closed
- Collect race pack
- Enter online
- Event merch available
- Pay by instalments