Ranger Pen-Y-Ghent Ultra
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Ranger Ultras Yorkshire Pen-Y-Ghent 50 km
The event is a 50 km ultra run starting and finishing at Hawes Market House. The route follows the Cam Road to Horton-in-Ribblesdale, includes a summit of Pen-y-Ghent, and returns along the Cam Road. Total ascent is 1280 metres. The course uses established limestone trails through North Yorkshire scenery.
Ranger Ultras Team provide support at the HQ, road head and hill top locations. On-course water stops offer snacks and hot soup at Kidhow Gate and Horton-in-Ribblesdale. Navigation course notes and a GPX file are emailed to entered participants before the race. There is a hot dinner and drinks for participants at the finish. Finishers receive Eco-Coaster medals and there are prizes for the fastest male and fastest female.
Race registration is available on the Friday evening before the event and on the morning of the race. Entries are limited to 50 and the minimum age is 20. Entry fees listed are £53 affiliated and £55 unaffiliated. Cut off times are described as generous.
A minimum compulsory kit list applies to all competitors and includes a backpack; waterproof jacket with hood or head covering; insulating hat and gloves; warm layers; appropriate mountain running footwear; an OS style paper map covering the route; a baseplate navigation compass mobile phone apps are not an acceptable alternative; a primary head torch with specified backup power or spare; whistle; an emergency bivvy bag foil blanket is not acceptable; sufficient fluids and food; personal first aid and medication; a fully charged mobile phone with a standard UK SIM; and a litter bag. Optional items such as GPS, poles and an unbreakable mug are noted. There are no showers at Race HQ. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
