For years British brand Montane has partnered withthe biggest and most brutal endurance race events in the world. From the world-famous Tor des Géants in the beautiful Italian Alps to the -40°C temperatures and 400 miles of trails of the Montane Yukon Arctic Ultra. Within the UK, Montane supports the premier ultra-race; The Montane Lakeland 100 & 50 and the legendary Montane Spine Race. All these events play a crucial role in the design, development and testing of Montane's innovative products, allowing them to incorporate the feedback of thousands ofparticipants each year, ensuring they engineer kit that's lightweight without compromise.
TOR DES GEANTS (ITALY) The Tor des Géants embodies Montane's philosophy of 'Further. Faster' which drives our passion for authentic endurance sports in extreme environments. One of the greatest trail running races in the world, the Tor des Géants is the first non-stop race of its kind to cover an entire region. Running along spectacular Alpine trails, through the Gran Paradiso Natural and Mont Avic Regional Parks.
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The Montane 'Ultra Tour of the Lake District' is the premier ultra-race in the UK. Athlete's compete non-stop across two-course distances - 100 miles (ML100) and 50 miles (ML50) taking in the picturesque yet unforgiving terrain of one of the UK's most famous national parks, the Lake District. Conditions will vary from hour to hour, with competitors needing to carry essential kit always. Bodies will be battered, spirits will be tested, and those that cross the finish line in Coniston will earn their status and become legends!
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One of the toughest ultra-distance races in Europe - The Montane Spine Race is a brutal 268 mile, non-stop, winter mountain marathon that encompasses the entire Pennine Way in the UK. Competitors must cover some of the most difficult and challenging terrain found in England including; the Peak District, Cheviots, Yorkshire Dales and Northumberland National Park. The race finishes on the Scottish Borders. Winter on the Pennine Way presents its own unique conditions: deep snow, ice, gale-force winds and torrential rain all add to the physical demands of the race. This, along with tiredness, fatigue, sleep deprivation and exposure, mean that to finish the race, you must be willing to push yourself harder than ever before.
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Quite simply the world's coldest and toughest ultra. 430 miles of snow, ice, temperatures as low as -40°C and relentless wilderness, the MYUA is an incredible undertaking. The Montane® Yukon Arctic Ultra (MYAU) follows the Yukon Quest trail, the trail of the world's toughest Sled Dog Race. Where dog teams once slid and scrambled now, human power chases up the trail.
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The Montane Cheviot Goat Winter Ultra will test even the most experienced ultra-runner. 55 miles of the harshest winter trails, 9500 ft of lung-bursting ascent including the highest summit, The Cheviot, standing at 2,674 ft. Throw into the mix the unpredictable Northumberland weather that includes everything from deep snow, ice, gale-force winds and torrential rain, and you’ll be tested physically and mentally.
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