Introducing Simon Roberts

Simon is a relative newcomer to ultra-running. He has an easy-going affableness that belies a ferocious competitive drive and natural talent. Having enjoyed some positive results in 2019, lockdown provided the perfect opportunity to knuckle down and train.

Since emerging from this chrysalis of endurance, he began to enjoy the fruits of his labour, using his newfound fitness to supplement his tenacity. 2021 saw seen a slew of wins across a range of hi-profile races, culminating in a win at the 2021 Montane Dragon’s Back. 2022 has also got off to a brilliant start for Simon who has gone on to become the first winner of the newly launched Spine Challenger North route. He’s looking forward to competing in the Montane Cheviot Goat in March where he will no doubt achieve great things!

Recent Achievements

2023
1st Cheviot Goat Ultra
Completed the Lakeland 50

2022
1st
Spine Challenger North
1st Montane Cheviot Goat

2021
1st
Montane Dragon’s Back
1st Race Across Snowdonia
1st Lakes Sky Ultra
3rd Scafell Sky Race
6th Snowdon Skyrace

2020
16th Winter Spine Race

2019
3rd Cheviot Goat Ultra
19th Snowdon Skyrace
23rd Dragons Back Race

Simon Roberts Kit Review

Taking on an ultra run in challenging environments requires the right kit. So we sent Simon off to the Cheviot hills to test out our men’s waterproof Spine jacket. Here’s what he thought.

Podcast with Simon

Ahead of the 2021 Cheviot Goat we caught up with Simon to hear how he gets motivated for some of the UK’s toughest long distance runs. Listen here.