Lyke Wake Challenge
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Lyke Wake Challenge
The Lyke Wake Challenge is a point-to-point endurance event organized by the Quakers Running Club. The course covers a distance of just over 40 miles across the North York Moors. The route starts near Osmotherley at the Sheepwash car park, located at the top of the Cod Beck reservoir, and concludes in Ravenscar village within the grounds of the Raven Hall Hotel.
This event operates on a handicap basis, with start positions determined by previous times on the route or provided estimates. The course is not marked, and participants are required to be familiar with the classic Lyke Wake route. A maximum time limit of twelve hours is allowed for completion. Participation is restricted to individuals aged 21 or older, in accordance with Trail Running Association permit requirements.
The course features seven checkpoints providing drinks and snacks. To minimize waste, plastic cups are not provided, making a personal drinks container a mandatory requirement. Because parts of the route are remote and subject to severe weather, runners must carry specific equipment at all times, including:
- 40 miles
Mandatory gear includes a physical OS or Harvey map (electronic versions are not permitted), a waterproof jacket, a whistle, an emergency bivvy bag or foil blanket, 300ml of hydration, and a fully charged mobile phone. A full kit check is conducted at registration, and a random check may occur on the course.
The event has a strict entry limit of 150 participants. Finisher awards include a technical t-shirt, with trophies for the first and fastest male and female finishers. As this is a point-to-point course, participants must arrange their own transport between the start and finish locations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
