Jun 23 2012
The Wall
Length: 65 miles
Location: Northern England.
The Wall. A run on the wild side. A long run. A very long run.
The Wall is Hadrian’s Wall. A Wall perhaps heard of but not visited. Imagined but not studied. It’s been there a long time and now we present Wall Country for your running adventure. For almost 2,000 years this vast Roman construction has stretched across the wild beauty of Northern England, and is now part of a UNESCO World Heritage site. Of course, it is no longer the ancient Frontier of the Roman Empire, though the history of that period is incredibly well presented at many locations, with sections of real wall and real forts, milecastles and Roman temples to accompany you along the way. It is bound evocatively together by the stunning countryside of Cumbria and Northumberland, rising from the lowlands of the West into the rugged hill country of Northumberland National Park before descending gently to the banks of the River Tyne.
The concept is simple: You will run (or walk) from Carlisle Castle to the Gateshead Millennium Bridge. You could call this City to City, Coast To Coast or Castle to Castle. That’s up to you. We call it The Wall. 69 miles* from start to finish. 69 miles in 2 days, or for those that want to rule with endurance - in one continuous journey. This event will raise the standard of aspiration and endurance running in Europe and will mix the qualities of great cities and stunning countryside all into the one event. And if you want to celebrate your achievement in style, you can’t beat a night out in Newcastle.
*This distance is subject to slight variation as final detailed routings are determined.
The Wall is an Ultra-Distance running journey like no other in the World. You will be running through the frontier of the Roman Empire. Hadrian’s Wall Country is also very distinctive. Bleak in winter, bold in summer, this is the UK’s Big Sky Country. Our love of Hadrian’s Wall has grown over the planning phases of this event and it draws you in a little more on each visit. The landscapes are vast, the Wall itself always nearby, and the facilities, people and places on route are continually stimulating. Hadrian’s Wall Heritage and route designers Hadrian’s Triumph are advising on the route. Welcome to The Wall.
The event route is divided down into 5 stages, and giving a distance of 69 Miles total.
* Stage 1: Carlisle to Lanercost 16 Miles
* Stage 2: Lanercost to Once Brewed 17 Miles
* Overnight camp for the Challenger and Relay Categories
* Stage 3: Once Brewed to Hexham 12 Miles
* Stage 4: Hexham to Newburn 16 Miles
* Stage 5: Newburn to Newcastle Gateshead 8 Miles
EPIC Journey Challenge Exprience Adventure Sea Kayak Mountain Biking Mountain Trek/Run Trail Running/Walking Entry Fee( GBP )
The Wall is Hadrian’s Wall. A Wall perhaps heard of but not visited. Imagined but not studied. It’s been there a long time and now we present Wall Country for your running adventure. For almost 2,000 years this vast Roman construction has stretched across the wild beauty of Northern England, and is now part of a UNESCO World Heritage site. Of course, it is no longer the ancient Frontier of the Roman Empire, though the history of that period is incredibly well presented at many locations, with sections of real wall and real forts, milecastles and Roman temples to accompany you along the way. It is bound evocatively together by the stunning countryside of Cumbria and Northumberland, rising from the lowlands of the West into the rugged hill country of Northumberland National Park before descending gently to the banks of the River Tyne.
The concept is simple: You will run (or walk) from Carlisle Castle to the Gateshead Millennium Bridge. You could call this City to City, Coast To Coast or Castle to Castle. That’s up to you. We call it The Wall. 69 miles* from start to finish. 69 miles in 2 days, or for those that want to rule with endurance - in one continuous journey. This event will raise the standard of aspiration and endurance running in Europe and will mix the qualities of great cities and stunning countryside all into the one event. And if you want to celebrate your achievement in style, you can’t beat a night out in Newcastle.
*This distance is subject to slight variation as final detailed routings are determined.
The Wall is an Ultra-Distance running journey like no other in the World. You will be running through the frontier of the Roman Empire. Hadrian’s Wall Country is also very distinctive. Bleak in winter, bold in summer, this is the UK’s Big Sky Country. Our love of Hadrian’s Wall has grown over the planning phases of this event and it draws you in a little more on each visit. The landscapes are vast, the Wall itself always nearby, and the facilities, people and places on route are continually stimulating. Hadrian’s Wall Heritage and route designers Hadrian’s Triumph are advising on the route. Welcome to The Wall.
The event route is divided down into 5 stages, and giving a distance of 69 Miles total.
* Stage 1: Carlisle to Lanercost 16 Miles
* Stage 2: Lanercost to Once Brewed 17 Miles
* Overnight camp for the Challenger and Relay Categories
* Stage 3: Once Brewed to Hexham 12 Miles
* Stage 4: Hexham to Newburn 16 Miles
* Stage 5: Newburn to Newcastle Gateshead 8 Miles
EPIC Journey Challenge Exprience Adventure Sea Kayak Mountain Biking Mountain Trek/Run Trail Running/Walking Entry Fee( GBP )
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