Alan Murphy
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Spine Race 2026 - Lloyd Biddell - First 24 Hours #spinerace
The audacity to edit a vlog while running the Spine! THAT is impressive! came across this YouTube of this years race well worth watching all the episodes
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The audacity to edit a vlog while running the Spine! THAT is impressive! came across this YouTube of this years race well worth watching all the episodes
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Spine Race 2026 - Lloyd Biddell - First 24 Hours
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January 18, 2026 at 12:32 PM
Spine Race 2026 - Lloyd Biddell - First 24 Hours #spinerace
The audacity to edit a vlog while running the Spine! THAT is impressive! came across this YouTube of this years race well worth watching all the episodes
youtu.be/0GsGm7IXf-s?...
The audacity to edit a vlog while running the Spine! THAT is impressive! came across this YouTube of this years race well worth watching all the episodes
youtu.be/0GsGm7IXf-s?...
my fave episode so far As the 2026 Montane Winter Spine Race draw to a close, the final few runners battle to beat the cut-offs. #spinerace
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Montane Winter Spine Race | Episode Eight | 2026
YouTube video by The Spine Race
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January 17, 2026 at 9:31 PM
my fave episode so far As the 2026 Montane Winter Spine Race draw to a close, the final few runners battle to beat the cut-offs. #spinerace
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#spinerace day seven coverage youtu.be/jqT4ZpUPGOQ?...
Montane Winter Spine Race | Episode Seven | 2026
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January 16, 2026 at 10:35 PM
#spinerace day seven coverage youtu.be/jqT4ZpUPGOQ?...
That wraps up my Winter Spine Race updates — hope you enjoyed following along as much as I did.
I’ll be back doing it all over again for the Barkley Marathons.
See you then 👋🏔️🏃♂️ #spinerace
I’ll be back doing it all over again for the Barkley Marathons.
See you then 👋🏔️🏃♂️ #spinerace
January 15, 2026 at 11:09 PM
That wraps up my Winter Spine Race updates — hope you enjoyed following along as much as I did.
I’ll be back doing it all over again for the Barkley Marathons.
See you then 👋🏔️🏃♂️ #spinerace
I’ll be back doing it all over again for the Barkley Marathons.
See you then 👋🏔️🏃♂️ #spinerace
The 2026 Montane Winter Spine Races continue with coverage from Day Six!
Sebastien Raichon and Anna Troup have won the Spine Race! Taking home the Male and Female titles, respectively.
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Sebastien Raichon and Anna Troup have won the Spine Race! Taking home the Male and Female titles, respectively.
#spinerace youtu.be/DUZA2APIqtM?...
Montane Winter Spine Race | Episode Six | 2026
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January 15, 2026 at 11:06 PM
The 2026 Montane Winter Spine Races continue with coverage from Day Six!
Sebastien Raichon and Anna Troup have won the Spine Race! Taking home the Male and Female titles, respectively.
#spinerace youtu.be/DUZA2APIqtM?...
Sebastien Raichon and Anna Troup have won the Spine Race! Taking home the Male and Female titles, respectively.
#spinerace youtu.be/DUZA2APIqtM?...
MONTANE WINTER SPINE 🏔️
Anna Troup wins the 2026 Winter Spine! 🏆
106hrs 19mins. Just 30 mins sleep.
Now a Winter & 3× Summer champion — true Spine legend.
Cross Fell tested everything. Racing Johanna to the end.
Incredible. 💪🔥 #spinerace
Anna Troup wins the 2026 Winter Spine! 🏆
106hrs 19mins. Just 30 mins sleep.
Now a Winter & 3× Summer champion — true Spine legend.
Cross Fell tested everything. Racing Johanna to the end.
Incredible. 💪🔥 #spinerace
January 15, 2026 at 10:37 PM
MONTANE WINTER SPINE 🏔️
Anna Troup wins the 2026 Winter Spine! 🏆
106hrs 19mins. Just 30 mins sleep.
Now a Winter & 3× Summer champion — true Spine legend.
Cross Fell tested everything. Racing Johanna to the end.
Incredible. 💪🔥 #spinerace
Anna Troup wins the 2026 Winter Spine! 🏆
106hrs 19mins. Just 30 mins sleep.
Now a Winter & 3× Summer champion — true Spine legend.
Cross Fell tested everything. Racing Johanna to the end.
Incredible. 💪🔥 #spinerace
WINTER SPINE RACE / From front to back
Every runner fighting the elements, the clock, and themselves.
Cut-offs tighten. Time ticks on.
We’re willing you forward — the finish waits in Kirk Yetholm. 🏁 #spinerace
Every runner fighting the elements, the clock, and themselves.
Cut-offs tighten. Time ticks on.
We’re willing you forward — the finish waits in Kirk Yetholm. 🏁 #spinerace
January 15, 2026 at 5:30 PM
WINTER SPINE RACE / From front to back
Every runner fighting the elements, the clock, and themselves.
Cut-offs tighten. Time ticks on.
We’re willing you forward — the finish waits in Kirk Yetholm. 🏁 #spinerace
Every runner fighting the elements, the clock, and themselves.
Cut-offs tighten. Time ticks on.
We’re willing you forward — the finish waits in Kirk Yetholm. 🏁 #spinerace
MONTANE WINTER SPINE / Second man home 🥈
James White crosses the line in 101hrs 52mins to take second place.
Measured, meticulous and relentless from start to finish — a huge step up to the full Spine distance, executed perfectly.
Phenomenal run. Well played. 🏃♂️
#spinerace
James White crosses the line in 101hrs 52mins to take second place.
Measured, meticulous and relentless from start to finish — a huge step up to the full Spine distance, executed perfectly.
Phenomenal run. Well played. 🏃♂️
#spinerace
January 15, 2026 at 5:28 PM
MONTANE WINTER SPINE / Second man home 🥈
James White crosses the line in 101hrs 52mins to take second place.
Measured, meticulous and relentless from start to finish — a huge step up to the full Spine distance, executed perfectly.
Phenomenal run. Well played. 🏃♂️
#spinerace
James White crosses the line in 101hrs 52mins to take second place.
Measured, meticulous and relentless from start to finish — a huge step up to the full Spine distance, executed perfectly.
Phenomenal run. Well played. 🏃♂️
#spinerace
MONTANE WINTER SPINE / Greg’s Hut 🛖
A bastion of respite on Cross Fell for the rearmost runners.
Warm chilli noodles, candlelight, kind words — just enough to refuel bodies and spirits.
They’ve got until 10pm to reach CP4 Alston. The race goes on. #spinerace
A bastion of respite on Cross Fell for the rearmost runners.
Warm chilli noodles, candlelight, kind words — just enough to refuel bodies and spirits.
They’ve got until 10pm to reach CP4 Alston. The race goes on. #spinerace
January 15, 2026 at 5:27 PM
MONTANE WINTER SPINE / Greg’s Hut 🛖
A bastion of respite on Cross Fell for the rearmost runners.
Warm chilli noodles, candlelight, kind words — just enough to refuel bodies and spirits.
They’ve got until 10pm to reach CP4 Alston. The race goes on. #spinerace
A bastion of respite on Cross Fell for the rearmost runners.
Warm chilli noodles, candlelight, kind words — just enough to refuel bodies and spirits.
They’ve got until 10pm to reach CP4 Alston. The race goes on. #spinerace
MONTANE WINTER SPINE
Johanna Antila has withdrawn just before Hut Two after ongoing foot issues.
Running nearly 255 miles while matching Spine legend Anna Troup step for step is simply extraordinary.
A brave call from an incredible athlete 🏃♀️ #spinerace
Johanna Antila has withdrawn just before Hut Two after ongoing foot issues.
Running nearly 255 miles while matching Spine legend Anna Troup step for step is simply extraordinary.
A brave call from an incredible athlete 🏃♀️ #spinerace
January 15, 2026 at 5:24 PM
MONTANE WINTER SPINE
Johanna Antila has withdrawn just before Hut Two after ongoing foot issues.
Running nearly 255 miles while matching Spine legend Anna Troup step for step is simply extraordinary.
A brave call from an incredible athlete 🏃♀️ #spinerace
Johanna Antila has withdrawn just before Hut Two after ongoing foot issues.
Running nearly 255 miles while matching Spine legend Anna Troup step for step is simply extraordinary.
A brave call from an incredible athlete 🏃♀️ #spinerace
MONTANE WINTER SPINE 🏁
Cleo Bishop-Bolt wins the Women’s MRT Challenge North in 87:51.
Cool, calm, consistent — holding it together through a late wobble to take the win.
Running for Northumberland National Park MRT.
Huge performance 👏 #spinerace
Cleo Bishop-Bolt wins the Women’s MRT Challenge North in 87:51.
Cool, calm, consistent — holding it together through a late wobble to take the win.
Running for Northumberland National Park MRT.
Huge performance 👏 #spinerace
January 15, 2026 at 11:01 AM
MONTANE WINTER SPINE 🏁
Cleo Bishop-Bolt wins the Women’s MRT Challenge North in 87:51.
Cool, calm, consistent — holding it together through a late wobble to take the win.
Running for Northumberland National Park MRT.
Huge performance 👏 #spinerace
Cleo Bishop-Bolt wins the Women’s MRT Challenge North in 87:51.
Cool, calm, consistent — holding it together through a late wobble to take the win.
Running for Northumberland National Park MRT.
Huge performance 👏 #spinerace
MONTANE WINTER SPINE 🏁
Sebastien Raichon takes the win in the 2026 Men’s Winter Spine, touching the wall at Kirk Yetholm in 95:43.
A patient, measured masterclass on brutal ground.
Hare & tortoise stuff.
Chapeau, Sebastien 👏 #spinerace
Sebastien Raichon takes the win in the 2026 Men’s Winter Spine, touching the wall at Kirk Yetholm in 95:43.
A patient, measured masterclass on brutal ground.
Hare & tortoise stuff.
Chapeau, Sebastien 👏 #spinerace
January 15, 2026 at 10:59 AM
MONTANE WINTER SPINE 🏁
Sebastien Raichon takes the win in the 2026 Men’s Winter Spine, touching the wall at Kirk Yetholm in 95:43.
A patient, measured masterclass on brutal ground.
Hare & tortoise stuff.
Chapeau, Sebastien 👏 #spinerace
Sebastien Raichon takes the win in the 2026 Men’s Winter Spine, touching the wall at Kirk Yetholm in 95:43.
A patient, measured masterclass on brutal ground.
Hare & tortoise stuff.
Chapeau, Sebastien 👏 #spinerace
The 2026 Montane Winter Spine Races continue with coverage from Day Five! This includes the Challenger North, Sprint North and Full Spine. #spinerace
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Montane Winter Spine | Episode Five | 2026
YouTube video by The Spine Race
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January 14, 2026 at 9:36 PM
The 2026 Montane Winter Spine Races continue with coverage from Day Five! This includes the Challenger North, Sprint North and Full Spine. #spinerace
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MONTANE WINTER SPINE
Eugeni Rosello Sole has withdrawn at Hut One due to extreme exhaustion and bitter cold. He’s safe and well with the Spine Safety Team.
Thirteen starts. Two finishes. Countless knockdowns — and always he comes back.
That’s determination. #spinerace
Eugeni Rosello Sole has withdrawn at Hut One due to extreme exhaustion and bitter cold. He’s safe and well with the Spine Safety Team.
Thirteen starts. Two finishes. Countless knockdowns — and always he comes back.
That’s determination. #spinerace
January 14, 2026 at 9:35 PM
MONTANE WINTER SPINE
Eugeni Rosello Sole has withdrawn at Hut One due to extreme exhaustion and bitter cold. He’s safe and well with the Spine Safety Team.
Thirteen starts. Two finishes. Countless knockdowns — and always he comes back.
That’s determination. #spinerace
Eugeni Rosello Sole has withdrawn at Hut One due to extreme exhaustion and bitter cold. He’s safe and well with the Spine Safety Team.
Thirteen starts. Two finishes. Countless knockdowns — and always he comes back.
That’s determination. #spinerace
MONTANE WINTER SPINE / Sprint Heroes 🦸♀️❄️
43 miles. Night running. Cheviot summit. Sub-18 hours.
The first ever Winter Spine Sprint North saw 32 finishers all beat the 6am cut-off into Kirk Yetholm.
Phenomenal effort from every single runner 👏🔥 #spinerace
43 miles. Night running. Cheviot summit. Sub-18 hours.
The first ever Winter Spine Sprint North saw 32 finishers all beat the 6am cut-off into Kirk Yetholm.
Phenomenal effort from every single runner 👏🔥 #spinerace
January 14, 2026 at 12:53 PM
MONTANE WINTER SPINE / Sprint Heroes 🦸♀️❄️
43 miles. Night running. Cheviot summit. Sub-18 hours.
The first ever Winter Spine Sprint North saw 32 finishers all beat the 6am cut-off into Kirk Yetholm.
Phenomenal effort from every single runner 👏🔥 #spinerace
43 miles. Night running. Cheviot summit. Sub-18 hours.
The first ever Winter Spine Sprint North saw 32 finishers all beat the 6am cut-off into Kirk Yetholm.
Phenomenal effort from every single runner 👏🔥 #spinerace
MONTANE WINTER SPINE / Challenger North 🏃♀️❄️
Nicky Spinks & Elaine Bisson are joint winners of the Women’s Challenger North, finishing together in 55:55.
A formidable duo, proven on the Pennine Way once again, lifting spirits and battling brutal conditions all the way.
Simply outstanding 👏🔥 #spinerace
Nicky Spinks & Elaine Bisson are joint winners of the Women’s Challenger North, finishing together in 55:55.
A formidable duo, proven on the Pennine Way once again, lifting spirits and battling brutal conditions all the way.
Simply outstanding 👏🔥 #spinerace
January 14, 2026 at 12:50 PM
MONTANE WINTER SPINE / Challenger North 🏃♀️❄️
Nicky Spinks & Elaine Bisson are joint winners of the Women’s Challenger North, finishing together in 55:55.
A formidable duo, proven on the Pennine Way once again, lifting spirits and battling brutal conditions all the way.
Simply outstanding 👏🔥 #spinerace
Nicky Spinks & Elaine Bisson are joint winners of the Women’s Challenger North, finishing together in 55:55.
A formidable duo, proven on the Pennine Way once again, lifting spirits and battling brutal conditions all the way.
Simply outstanding 👏🔥 #spinerace
MONTANE WINTER SPINE / Sprint North 🏃♀️❄️
Sprint North closes in dramatic style!
Stephanie Steele & Nicola Dunn the final women home, Paul Dudchenko & Kyle Lam the final men.
Kyle beat the cut-off by seconds, took a time penalty, and still finished in 17:59. Unreal grit #spinerace
Sprint North closes in dramatic style!
Stephanie Steele & Nicola Dunn the final women home, Paul Dudchenko & Kyle Lam the final men.
Kyle beat the cut-off by seconds, took a time penalty, and still finished in 17:59. Unreal grit #spinerace
January 14, 2026 at 12:48 PM
MONTANE WINTER SPINE / Sprint North 🏃♀️❄️
Sprint North closes in dramatic style!
Stephanie Steele & Nicola Dunn the final women home, Paul Dudchenko & Kyle Lam the final men.
Kyle beat the cut-off by seconds, took a time penalty, and still finished in 17:59. Unreal grit #spinerace
Sprint North closes in dramatic style!
Stephanie Steele & Nicola Dunn the final women home, Paul Dudchenko & Kyle Lam the final men.
Kyle beat the cut-off by seconds, took a time penalty, and still finished in 17:59. Unreal grit #spinerace
The rearmost runners 🏃♀️
At the sharp end of attrition now.
Neil Cornfoot & Juan Patjane have just left Tan Hill, a few miles behind Kevin Munt & Greg Jones — the final four still on course.Anna Jebson & Fern Parker lead the rearmost Women just ahead.. We’re willing them on. 💪🔥#spinerace
At the sharp end of attrition now.
Neil Cornfoot & Juan Patjane have just left Tan Hill, a few miles behind Kevin Munt & Greg Jones — the final four still on course.Anna Jebson & Fern Parker lead the rearmost Women just ahead.. We’re willing them on. 💪🔥#spinerace
January 14, 2026 at 12:45 PM
The rearmost runners 🏃♀️
At the sharp end of attrition now.
Neil Cornfoot & Juan Patjane have just left Tan Hill, a few miles behind Kevin Munt & Greg Jones — the final four still on course.Anna Jebson & Fern Parker lead the rearmost Women just ahead.. We’re willing them on. 💪🔥#spinerace
At the sharp end of attrition now.
Neil Cornfoot & Juan Patjane have just left Tan Hill, a few miles behind Kevin Munt & Greg Jones — the final four still on course.Anna Jebson & Fern Parker lead the rearmost Women just ahead.. We’re willing them on. 💪🔥#spinerace
MONTANE WINTER SPINE
Montane athlete James Nobles has withdrawn from the 268-mile Spine Race. Battling severe foot issues and brutal conditions on Cross Fell, James showed signs of hypothermia at Greg’s Hut and was cared for by the team overnight.
The right call in savage conditions #spinerace
Montane athlete James Nobles has withdrawn from the 268-mile Spine Race. Battling severe foot issues and brutal conditions on Cross Fell, James showed signs of hypothermia at Greg’s Hut and was cared for by the team overnight.
The right call in savage conditions #spinerace
January 14, 2026 at 12:37 PM
MONTANE WINTER SPINE
Montane athlete James Nobles has withdrawn from the 268-mile Spine Race. Battling severe foot issues and brutal conditions on Cross Fell, James showed signs of hypothermia at Greg’s Hut and was cared for by the team overnight.
The right call in savage conditions #spinerace
Montane athlete James Nobles has withdrawn from the 268-mile Spine Race. Battling severe foot issues and brutal conditions on Cross Fell, James showed signs of hypothermia at Greg’s Hut and was cared for by the team overnight.
The right call in savage conditions #spinerace
MONTANE WINTER SPINE / Rhys Beddoe storms to victory in the Men’s MRT Challenge North, finishing in 54:42 💪
A dominant run with a 15-mile lead over the rest of the MRT field.
Proud Kirkby Stephen MRT member, fundraising for LDSAMRA 👏❄️ #spinerace
A dominant run with a 15-mile lead over the rest of the MRT field.
Proud Kirkby Stephen MRT member, fundraising for LDSAMRA 👏❄️ #spinerace
January 14, 2026 at 1:48 AM
MONTANE WINTER SPINE / Rhys Beddoe storms to victory in the Men’s MRT Challenge North, finishing in 54:42 💪
A dominant run with a 15-mile lead over the rest of the MRT field.
Proud Kirkby Stephen MRT member, fundraising for LDSAMRA 👏❄️ #spinerace
A dominant run with a 15-mile lead over the rest of the MRT field.
Proud Kirkby Stephen MRT member, fundraising for LDSAMRA 👏❄️ #spinerace
MONTANE WINTER SPINE / Louise Goddard wins the Sprint North 🏆
A huge run in brutal conditions sees Louise take the inaugural Winter Sprint North in 11:53.
Summer & Winter Sprint North course records — both hers. Relentless from the gun. 🏃♀️🔥 #spinerace
A huge run in brutal conditions sees Louise take the inaugural Winter Sprint North in 11:53.
Summer & Winter Sprint North course records — both hers. Relentless from the gun. 🏃♀️🔥 #spinerace
January 14, 2026 at 12:21 AM
MONTANE WINTER SPINE / Louise Goddard wins the Sprint North 🏆
A huge run in brutal conditions sees Louise take the inaugural Winter Sprint North in 11:53.
Summer & Winter Sprint North course records — both hers. Relentless from the gun. 🏃♀️🔥 #spinerace
A huge run in brutal conditions sees Louise take the inaugural Winter Sprint North in 11:53.
Summer & Winter Sprint North course records — both hers. Relentless from the gun. 🏃♀️🔥 #spinerace
The 2026 Montane Winter Spine Races continue with coverage from Day Four! This includes the Challenger North, Sprint North Start and Full Spine. #spinerace
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Montane Winter Spine Race | Episode Four | 2026
YouTube video by The Spine Race
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January 13, 2026 at 10:56 PM
The 2026 Montane Winter Spine Races continue with coverage from Day Four! This includes the Challenger North, Sprint North Start and Full Spine. #spinerace
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MONTANE WINTER SPINE / The first ever Sprint North Men’s Winners!
Jon Shield and Damian Hall cross the line together, taking join first place in the Men’s Sprint North and setting out the time to beat with 8hrs and 6mins!
What an incredible run from these two titans of the sport. #spinerace
Jon Shield and Damian Hall cross the line together, taking join first place in the Men’s Sprint North and setting out the time to beat with 8hrs and 6mins!
What an incredible run from these two titans of the sport. #spinerace
January 13, 2026 at 9:36 PM
MONTANE WINTER SPINE / The first ever Sprint North Men’s Winners!
Jon Shield and Damian Hall cross the line together, taking join first place in the Men’s Sprint North and setting out the time to beat with 8hrs and 6mins!
What an incredible run from these two titans of the sport. #spinerace
Jon Shield and Damian Hall cross the line together, taking join first place in the Men’s Sprint North and setting out the time to beat with 8hrs and 6mins!
What an incredible run from these two titans of the sport. #spinerace
Harry Firth wins the Men’s Challenger North in 46hrs flat 🏁
A top-ten Winter Spine finisher last year, Harry led from the front and crossed the line just minutes ahead of Michal Dzieweczynski after running the entire race together.
Pure grit. Pure class. 🏃♂️🤝 #spinerace
A top-ten Winter Spine finisher last year, Harry led from the front and crossed the line just minutes ahead of Michal Dzieweczynski after running the entire race together.
Pure grit. Pure class. 🏃♂️🤝 #spinerace
January 13, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Harry Firth wins the Men’s Challenger North in 46hrs flat 🏁
A top-ten Winter Spine finisher last year, Harry led from the front and crossed the line just minutes ahead of Michal Dzieweczynski after running the entire race together.
Pure grit. Pure class. 🏃♂️🤝 #spinerace
A top-ten Winter Spine finisher last year, Harry led from the front and crossed the line just minutes ahead of Michal Dzieweczynski after running the entire race together.
Pure grit. Pure class. 🏃♂️🤝 #spinerace