Jenny Hartley wins 268-mile endurance race on Pennine Way
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 1:44 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Jenny Hartley, a GP from Shropshire, won the Montane Summer Spine, completing the 268-mile race along the Pennine Way in under four-and-a-half days. She finished the race at Kirk Yetholm on June 18. Hartley had not run farther than 78 miles before entering the race, which featured over 700 competitors and required runners to be self-sufficient. The event, starting in Derbyshire on June 14, is known for its difficult conditions, including rough terrain and unpredictable weather. Hartley expressed surprise at her win, stating she merely aimed to finish the race.
- •Jenny Hartley completed the Montane Summer Spine in 4 days, 8 hours, and 55 minutes.
- •The race began on June 14 in Derbyshire and ended in Kirk Yetholm.
- •Hartley only signed up for the race four weeks prior.
- •Over 700 runners participated in the Montane Summer Spine.
- •The course included difficult terrain and required self-sufficiency.
- 1:44 PMYahoo Sports — GP wins 268-mile endurance race along Pennine Way
"Jenny Hartley says "sheer bloody mindedness" got her to the finish line ahead of hundreds of others.
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