The Wall Rat Race – 69 Miles
Sheena Jackson and Chris I’Anson completed a 69 mile run from Carlisle to Newcastle following the route of Hadrians Wall. Approximately 580 started at 7am from Carlisle Castle and 475 finished. The conditions were extremely hot for the majority of the route, and with much of the route on tarmac, making temperatures feel even hotter. Runners came from around the world including several runners from Spain, Sweden and Germany. The route headed out of Carlisle towards Hexham, Newburn and finished with a crossing of the Millenium Bridge in Newcastle with the finish line at Baltic Quays. Sheena finished in a time of 15hrs 30mins and was 85th overall and was in the top 15 women, while Chris finished at 4.20am in 21 hours 19 minutes.