Eight Stations Ultra

JUL

2026

Run from Whitby to Pickering along the Esk Valley and North Yorkshire Moors Railway, passing eight stations on scenic but rugged trail terrain. Choose 30 mile or 50K distances with marshals, full tracking and a 13 hour cutoff for a well supported ultra.

Sun 12 Jul 2026

Whitby, Yorkshire and The Humber

Website Registration

30 miles

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Event details

The Eight Stations Ultra is a trail running event held on Sunday 12 July 2026. The route runs from Whitby to Pickering with registration at Whitby Leisure Centre. Distances offered include:

30 miles
50K

Entry fees are listed as £67 standard or £65 affiliate. The event has a minimum entry age of 20. The event will be fully tracked in 2026 by Open Tracking.

Course and logistics

The course is partially self-navigational and a GPX file and route description are provided. The route follows the Esk Valley Railway line and the North Yorkshire Moors Railway line and passes eight railway stations. Total elevation is 3322 ft. The surface is trail terrain and participants should expect mud, rocks and tree roots. There are four marshaled checkpoints with water available and basic snacks at two checkpoints. A 13 hour cutoff applies and tail runners will support the finish. Walkers are permitted if they can complete the course within the cutoff. Dogs are not allowed. A coach from Pickering to Whitby is available for an additional fee. First aid will be available on the day. Trophies are awarded in overall and age-category placements. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

30 mi

30 Miles