The Wall Ultramarathon route map
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The Wall Ultramarathon
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2027 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Modelled energy-cost change 1.2% versus flat · net elevation -18 m · true cost £360
Decision summary
The Wall Ultramarathon at a glance
- Route ascent
- 1,140 m
- Cut-off average pace
- 13:56/km
- Entry fee
- £230
- Typical conditions
- 78/100
- Evidence depth
- 33 verified facts
Lower than 82% of comparable mapped races
26:00:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Lower than 9% of comparable known fees
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Stored GPS route
Quick answers
What runners ask first
How hilly is the The Wall Ultramarathon?
The The Wall Ultramarathon route has 1,140 m of ascent, 1,158 m of descent and an estimated 1.2% grade-adjusted pace penalty versus a flat route.
Where does the The Wall Ultramarathon route go?
The The Wall Ultramarathon route starts at Carlisle Castle and finishes at Newcastle/Gateshead Quayside. Underfoot, expect mixed trail and road. The setting includes countryside and waterfront. 70-mile (112km) point-to-point ultra along Hadrian's Wall from Carlisle Castle to the Newcastle/Gateshead Quayside, finishing by the Millennium Bridge.
What should runners know on race day for the The Wall Ultramarathon?
Bag drop is available. Wave starts are used. 5.
Race character
Scenery
- Countryside
- Waterfront
- Historic
- Island
- Riverside
- City
- Moorland
Atmosphere
- Community
- Destination
- Scenic Tour
Terrain
- Mixed
- Road
- Elevation character
- Rolling
- Technicality
- Non Technical
Entry, logistics and records
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
- Minimum age
- 18+
- Cut-off
- 26 hours
- Sold out
- No
- Qualification status
- None
Race day logistics
- Wave starts
- Yes
- Aid stations
- 5
- Bag drop
- Yes
- Medal
- Yes
Access and course status
- Start
- Carlisle Castle
- Finish
- Newcastle/Gateshead Quayside
- Nearest station
- Carlisle (start); Newcastle (finish)
Course facts
- Course type
- Point To Point
- Surface
- Mixed trail and road
- Notable features
- 70-mile (112km) point-to-point ultra along Hadrian's Wall from Carlisle Castle to the Newcastle/Gateshead Quayside, finishing by the Millennium Bridge
- over 90% completion rate
How hilly is the The Wall Ultramarathon?
- Steep descent 3%
- Descent 17%
- Flat 64%
- Climb 11%
- Steep climb 4%
- Total ascent
- 1,140 m
- Net elevation
- −18 m
- GAP factor
- 1.2%
- Longest climb
- 2,680 m at 3.7%
What does it really cost to run?
| Entry fee | £230 |
|---|---|
| Travel (modelled) | £40 |
| Accommodation (modelled) | £90 |
| Estimated total | £360 |
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 14°CTypical temperature
- 19 kphTypical wind
- 3 mmTypical rainfall
- 78Favourability /100
More race details
Is the The Wall Ultramarathon flat?
Its normalised GAP factor is 1.2% slower than a flat course, with about 1140 m of total ascent.
How much does the The Wall Ultramarathon cost?
The adult entry fee is £230, and the estimated true cost to the start line is about £360 including modelled travel and accommodation.