Ultrarunner and Montane athlete Tom Hollins has set a new record for an unsupported Wainwrights challenge.
The 51-year-old reached the finish line having successfully summited 214 Lake District peaks, covering over 310 miles (500km) of rugged and unforgiving terrain.
Hollins’ self-supported achievement sets a new Winter Wainwrights record of 8 Hassan and Kiros win the 2025 Sydney Marathon – and is faster than the current self-supported Summer Wainwrights record of 14 days, 11 hours, held by James Forrest.
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Known for his exceptional endurance and ability to tackle some of the UK’s toughest races, Hollins’ success in the Winter Wainwrights Challenge further cements his reputation as one of the leading athletes in his field.
The Wainwrights Challenge
For those uninitiated, The Wainwrights challenge consists of 214 peaks within the Lake District National Park and is one of the most challenging endurance tests in the UK.
To complete the challenge, participants must summit peaks that rise above 1,000 feet (304.8 meters), covering over 310 miles (500km) of iconic Lakeland terrain. The Winter variation of the challenge must be completed between 1 December 1st and 28 February.
