MindOverMoors - Esk Valley Way Ultra
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MindOverMoors - Esk Valley Way Ultra
The event is a long distance trail race covering the full Esk Valley Way from Castleton to Whitby Harbour, following the River Esk from its upland source to the sea. The advertised distance is 36 miles and the route includes upland sections and valley villages such as Danby Dale, Rosedale Head, Blakey Ridge, Esklets, Westerdale, Danby, Lealholm, Glaisdale, Egton Bridge and Grosmont.
The course is fully tracked with Premium OpenTracking GPS, live timing and splits, and open trackers will be supplied. Route navigation is supported by Esk Valley Way waymarks, GPX and Strava files, and tape where required.
There are five staffed checkpoints located approximately at 6.5, 11, 15, 23 and 30 miles offering food and drink; some checkpoints include toilets, hot drinks, ice cream and a drop bag collection point at the mid route location. First aiders and first aid kits will be present on the route.
Facilities include free parking at start and finish areas, free hot drinks at start and finish, and free toilets at registration and many villages en route. Finishers receive a medal and there are trophies and vouchers for top finishers; technical clothing is available as an optional extra.
Safety and mandatory kit are specified. Required items include a waterproof jacket with taped seams, hats and gloves, capacity to carry 500 ml fluid, a fully charged phone with the race director's number, a survival bag and a whistle. The event has options for coach return transport for booked runners and regular train services run along the Esk Valley line. The minimum entry age is 20 and entry fees and optional extras are listed on the entry page. Transfers and refunds are permitted up to four weeks before the event under the organiser's policy. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
