North Yorks Ultra Challenge
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Event overview
The North Yorks Ultra Challenge takes place on 20-21 June 2026 with basecamp in Scarborough. The event offers multi-day and single-day formats on coastal and moorland terrain around the North Yorkshire coast and moors. Distances range from short town loops to a full continuous 100 km route.
Course and distances
The route passes Scarborough town and beaches, past the castle, then north along the Cleveland Way through Robin Hood Bay to Whitby, which serves as a 50 km halfway stop. Full 100 km participants continue inland along the Esk Valley, through moorland and Moors Park Forest, and join the Tabular Hills Walk back to Scarborough.
Distances offered include:
- 100 km - full continuous loop, ~2,270 m climb
- 100 km - two-day option, ~50 km each day (~1,260 m then ~1,010 m climb)
- ~50 km - first half Scarborough to Whitby, ~1,260 m climb
- ~50 km - second half Whitby to Scarborough, ~1,010 m climb
- ~25 km - Scarborough basecamp loop, ~450 m climb
- 10 miles - Whitby 10 Mile, ~330 m climb
- 10 km
Support and entry options
Rest stops occur roughly every 12.5 km with major stops at about 25/50/75/100 km; stops provide snacks, meals, hot and cold drinks, medical and podiatry services, and covered facilities. The route is signed and supported with GPS tracking. Camping packages and shuttle transfers are available. Entry can be self-funded or via several charity fundraising options; published self-fund registration fees are listed by distance. Special categories include an Ultra March option for walkers aiming time targets and a Trailblazerz category for faster runners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
