The Priory 100km Ultra
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The Priory Ultra - 100 km
This A-B, waymarked event covers 100 km along the Northumberland coast, starting near Bamburgh Castle and finishing at Tynemouth Priory. The route passes Beadnell Harbour, Dunstanburgh Castle, Craster Village and Warkworth Castle, then continues through Seaton Sluice, Whitley Bay and Cullercoats before the finish at the Priory gates.
The event is fully supported with six feed stations at Low Newton, Boulmer, Warkworth Beach, Druridge Bay, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea and Blyth. Feed stations include VOOM Bars, VOOM Hydration, fruit, sweets, chocolate and savoury snacks. Extensive medical cover is provided and marshals are positioned at key points along the route. All runners are tracked throughout the event and can be dot watched by others.
Logistics note: a shuttle bus can transfer runners from the finish back to the start, and a bag drop at registration will move bags to the finish.
Runners must carry a backpack containing water or fluids, a charged mobile phone with emergency contacts, food or gels, a headtorch if running in darkness and a lightweight jacket. The event has a 24 hour cut off.
Start location: Car Park, Links Road, Bamburgh NE69 7AX. Finish location: Tynemouth Priory. All finishers receive a metal event medal, exclusive Priory merchandise and food and drinks. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
