Summits Of The North York Moors Ultra

Summits Of The North York Moors Ultra

Summits Of The North York Moors Ultra is a circular footrace of around 120 miles within the North York Moors National Park that visits the ten highest hills in the area. The route follows sections of established long distance paths including the Cleveland Way, Esk Valley Walk and Lyke Wake Walk, and passes ancient burial mounds, medieval boundary stones, crosses and Bronze Age earthworks.

The course includes about 16,000 ft of ascent and has a total time limit of 35 hours. The event starts and finishes at Goathland Village Hall and has indoor checkpoints at circa 40 and 80 miles where hot water, hot food options, drinks and limited rest facilities are available. One medium drop bag per participant is taken to the indoor checkpoints. All entrants receive a tracker and a GPX file of the route.

Support crews are limited to a maximum of three people and one vehicle and may only assist at designated checkpoint locations; outside assistance is not permitted except in emergencies. Pacers and support runners are not allowed, though participants may run together. Caching of equipment or food beforehand is prohibited. Additional rules include no sticks and no headphones.

The event limits entries to 70 participants and has a minimum age of 18. Mandatory kit is subject to check and includes hat and gloves, waterproof jacket and bottoms, spare thermal layer, emergency bivvy, capacity for 2 litres of water, at least 250 g emergency food, headtorch and spare batteries, charged mobile with power bank and required navigation apps, map and working compass. Finishers receive a bespoke medal and hot food at the finish includes vegetarian and vegan options. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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