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