The Woldsman

The Woldsman is an endurance walking or running event organized by LDWA - East Yorkshire, staged from Driffield Showground in East Yorkshire. Participants choose 30 or 50 miles, following routes across the scenic Yorkshire Wolds. The 50‑mile option is to be completed in 20 hours, with a 25‑mile checkpoint at Thixendale as a cut‑off.

The event features checkpoints with food and drink, and finishers receive a badge, certificate and meal. Free parking at the Showground and camping space are available. The minimum kit includes OS maps, compass, waterproofs, first aid kit, and a mug for drinks.

Staggered starts for walkers and runners. The event runs Saturday 11 to Sunday 12 April 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.