Rebecca Hormann, athlete from FUGA Mountain Club, wants to set a new ultra-running challenge that connects all 95 named hills, tors and peaks in honour of Ethel Haythornthwaite. Her project, presented as a continuous loop, involves linking these specific points in the Peak District around the legacy of the environmental campaigner.
The route must connect the 95 hills, tors and peaks named in memory of Ethel Haythornthwaite. The source recalls that her actions helped make the Peak District the UK’s first national park in 1951. Hormann’s effort is therefore tied to this timeline and the significance of these names
For preparation, the runner draws on a standout start to the year: she won her first 200-mile race at Terra de Gigantes, setting a women’s record of 46 hours and 13 minutes. Then, last month, she added another course record on the TOR100 in Italy, a technical event by Kailas FUGA. These performances act as a springboard for her attempt.
The choice of a continuous format is also linked to her experience, particularly after finishing the Bob Graham Round in the Lake District earlier in the year. The source specifies that the idea for Ethels275 developed from this iconic tour, and that the route is aiming for a form of continuous endurance, in the hope that it can be taken up by other runners. Hormann has also said that the project goes beyond distance and elevation, speaking of tribute and personal connection to the Peak District.
The attempt is supported by FUGA Mountain Club, presented as an international team backed by trail brand Kailas FUGA. The source says the club has more than 500 athletes, provides equipment, coaching and racing opportunities, and also runs initiatives to make trail running more accessible and encourage women. Hormann is set to wear the Kailas FUGA EX 330 shoes during Ethels275.
