The Wall Ultramarathon

  • Carlisle to Newcastle
  • 112 km
  • Entry from £230
  • Open entry

The bottom line: this ultramarathon is a mixed profile. Entry is from £230 for the UK adult place, which our value model rates as strong for the distance.

Data current as of

The five sub-scores

PB potential
Value100
Conditions100
Beginner-friendly
Organisation

No single black-box number: each sub-score is shown independently. See the scoring methodology.

The Wall's ultramarathon is a point-to-point course that runs a mixed profile. It is a rural event at heart.

How hilly is the The Wall Ultramarathon?

Course profile not yet available for this race.

The course is a point-to-point course. It starts at Carlisle Castle and finishes at Newcastle/Gateshead Quayside. The surface is mixed trail and road.

What are realistic finish times?

Finisher distribution not yet available for this race.

Fit depends on your goal here: weigh the course shape and conditions below against a flat-out PB attempt. A generous 26 hours cut-off makes it realistic for first-timers and slower finishers too. Scenery-seekers get a rural backdrop.

What does it really cost to run?

Estimated cost to the start line from National Average
Entry fee£230
Travel (modelled)£40
Accommodation (modelled)£90
Estimated total£360
Entry fee is a sourced fact. Travel and accommodation are modelled estimates for a typical runner from this region, not quoted prices.

The nearest station is Carlisle (start); Newcastle (finish).

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 14°CTypical temperature
  • 19 kphTypical wind
  • 3 mmTypical rainfall
  • 78Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, warmer than the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.

Expect typical race-day temperatures around 14°C, winds near 19 kph and about 3 mm of rain on an average year. Overall the conditions are favourable for endurance running — a help if you are chasing a time.

Verdict

The bottom line: this ultramarathon is a mixed profile. Entry is from £230 for the UK adult place, which our value model rates as strong for the distance.