The Spine Race: 268 Miles of Running Endurance – Fundraising Talk

Wes Cole shares his story of endurance, resilience & survival from the 268mile Winter Spine Race - raising funds for the charity - Climb CIO

An evening of endurance, challenge and purpose

In January, Climb CIO trustee Wes Cole took on one of the world's toughest endurance events - the Winter Spine Race - a brutal 268-mile non-stop race along the Pennine Way in the depths of winter.

Battling sleep deprivation, extreme weather and the mental challenge of moving for days on end, this talk shares the reality of what it takes to complete one of the world’s most demanding ultramarathons.

📍 Event Details

• Date: Saturday 2 May 2026
• Location: The VeeCee at the Mechanics, Eyam
• Doors Open: 6:30pm
• Start: 7:00pm

🎟️ Tickets

• Adults (13+): £6
• Children (6–13): £3
• Under 5s: Free

Capacity is limited to 100 — early booking recommended.

🎤 What to Expect

• A 45-minute talk covering the full Spine Race journey
• Honest insight into endurance, mindset and resilience
• Stories from the trail — highs, lows and lessons learned
• Audience Q&A
• A live charity auction with unique outdoor experiences

🎁 Charity Auction

All proceeds go towards supporting Climb CIO:

• Half-day family climbing experience (up to 4 people) + adventure hamper
• Half-day intro to trail running course (1–6 people) + adventure hamper
• Full-day hill skills course (2–6 people) + adventure hamper

Reserve: £100 per item

🎯 The Cause

Our goal is to raise £1000 on the night to kick-start a project with Walthew House, a deafblind charity.

This funding will enable us to deliver climbing and walking experiences for people who may otherwise face significant barriers accessing the outdoors.

💬 Why Come Along?

Whether you're into running, climbing, the outdoors - or just enjoy a powerful real-life story - this will be an engaging and inspiring evening, all while supporting a fantastic cause.