Vegan ultra runner Damian Hall, co-founder of the Green Runners, shared first place at the Montane Winter Spine Sprint North with fellow ultrarunner Jon Shield. The race covered a challenging and technical 43-mile section of the Pennine Way, with a time limit of 18 hours. Damian finished the race in eight hours six minutes, proclaiming himself "cockahoop" with the result.

Damian has an impressive ultra running history with seven course records and fastest known times, as well as a top five finish at Ultra Trail du Mont-Blanc. Known for his love of tea post-run and his vegan lifestyle, Damian emphasizes the importance of taking individual action for ecological reasons. He published a book in 2022 titled 'We Can’t Run Away From This' which examines running's impact on the planet and stresses the urgency of taking action.