Silva Moors Traverse
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Event overview
The Moors Traverse® is an ultra running event organised by Ourea Events on Sunday 29 March 2026. The route follows Wainwright’s coast to coast path between Ingleby Cross and Robin Hood’s Bay and is listed at 80 km with an estimated 1,600 m of ascent. The event has an adventurous ethos and a culture of self-sufficiency. Minimum entry age is 18 and entry fees start at £85. The race contributes to the UTMB index (50K ranking) and is worth three ITRA points and two mountain points.
Route, support and logistics
The route runs along the northern edge of the North York Moors National Park and heads through eastern Yorkshire to Robin Hood’s Bay. The organiser provides a waterproof race map, a digital map via the Avenza app, and a GPX file. Support is arranged at several points along the course (for example Lordstones at about 13 km, Lion Inn at about 32 km, Glaisdale at about 46 km, Falling Foss at about 61 km and Hawsker at about 70 km) with hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, cakes and other snacks; some locations also offer indoor space, toilets and water refill. A Finishers Drop Bag (maximum 5 kg) is transported from start to finish. Mandatory kit checks are carried out at registration and a downloadable kit checklist is provided. Medical cover and a professional response team operate at support points. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.