The Wall Ultramarathon
The Wall is a fully supported, one-way ultramarathon covering 70 miles (112 km) across Hadrian's Wall country in England. The event is organised as a mass participation run and trek with a published duration of 26 hours. The route is fully waymarked with bright orange arrows and backed by paid staff at key locations so participants do not need to follow a gpx file on the day.
Five staffed Pit Stops are positioned on the course and provide water, juice, sweet and salty snacks, fruit, toilets and an on-site medical presence. Pit Stops include options for vegetarians and vegans and a separate box of gluten free and dairy free snacks, though cross contamination cannot be guaranteed. The organisers move two participant bags during the event: a Hexham bag (max 5 kg, max 20 L) available at the 44 mile point and a larger finish bag (max 15 kg, max 70 L) transported from the start to the finish.
Medical cover is provided by a professional event medical team of paramedics and doctors operating in vehicles and with a private ambulance. The course is designed to be achievable at roughly 3 mph and has a high completion rate. There are generous cut-offs at pit stop locations and the organisers reserve the right to alter the route for safety or operational reasons. Participants must be over 18 on the day of registration. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Event Details
- Dates: 13 June 2026
- Duration: 26 hours
- Distance: 70 miles (112km)
- Discipline: Run/Trek
- Type: Mass Participation Events
Highlights
- Fully supported and fully waymarked
- Beginner friendly ultramarathon
- Slick in-event logistics including bag drops and transfers
- Signature orange arrows for waymarking
- 5 fully stocked Pit Stops with options for all dietary requirements
- Celebrates all finish lines, designed to be completed at 3mph
Itinerary
- Friday: Registration Day (Carlisle City Centre, 1200 - 2100)
- Saturday: Event Day. Bag drop opens 0530, start waves from 0600 in front of Carlisle Castle.
