Saturday 3rd May 2025

The Dukeries ultras hold a special place in my heart, as the 30 mile version was my first ever ultra, way back in 2016. Since then I’ve always opted for the 40 mile version, and this year I was joined by Cara Hanson and Andy Hinchliffe.

The route passes charming lodges, through Cresswell Crags and skirts the Welbeck Estate. It then crosses Clumber Park and through peaceful farm land before looping back to pass by the Thoresby Estate before returning to Sherwood Forest.

The winner of the race, in a staggering time of 4 hours, 28 minutes, 25 seconds was Kallum Pritchard. 1st Female was Claire Howard in 6 hours, 3 minutes, 43 seconds.

Congratulations to Cara on a top 5 finish. 6 minutes quicker would have got you a podium place – back for more next year? Also congratulations to Andy, who’d run a marathon the weekend before, and then did another one the weekend after!