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Anna Troup Wins the Montane Summer Spine Race 2025

After winning the Montane Summer Spine Race in 2021, and 2022, Anna unfortunately broke her foot resulting in a long road to recover. Three years later, Anna returned to compete in Britain's most brutal race.

The first runner over the line, Anna Troup reached the Border Hotel in Kirk Yetholm with a staggering time of 84:56:37 reclaiming her spot as the Montane Summer Spine Race champion. 

The non-stop 268 mile race takes place along Britain's iconic Pennine Way. Anna is no stranger to its challenges, staying calm throughout, drawing on her past experience and running her own race.  Battling hot days that gave way to chilling nights, Anna pushed through everything the Pennine Way could throw at her. 

Montane Summer Spine Race Winner Anna Troup with her Medal

As the race went on, and others ahead of her slowed, she took the opportunity to move past them eventually catching up with Jon Shield, who had the lead in the early stages of the race. Anna continued with Jon until the Alston check point and then carried on maintaining the lead until the finish.

Anna Troup Montane Summer Spine Crossing the Finish 2025 Find out more about Britain's most brutal race and track the rest of the incredible athletes as they cross the finish line.