Forget the massive elevation profiles of the mountains. The Viking Way Ultra (VWU) will break you with mud, ruts, and an unforgiving ticking clock. Organised by Cockbain Events, this 147 mile point-to-point ultra marathon is legendary in the UK ultra scene for having one of the lowest finisher rates in the country.

Mark Cockbain’s events are not for the faint-hearted. There is no hand-holding, no coddling, and absolutely no room for error. The Viking Way ultramarathon is a raw, uncompromising continuous footrace that tests just how much suffering you are willing to endure.