Northumberland Way Ultra
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Northumberland Way Ultra
Trail Outlaws present the Northumberland Way Ultra, a 110 mile route running from the Cheviot Hills to the Northumberland coast. The race starts and finishes in Wooler and traverses the Cheviot Hills via the Harthope Valley, crosses Northumberland National Park through Alwinton, Hepple and Rothbury, reaches the coast at Warkworth and follows the coast through Boulmer, Low Newton, Seahouses and Bamburgh before turning inland at Fenwick for the final miles back to Wooler.
The route profile lists 11,703 ft of ascent and 3,000 ft of descent. The event has a 37.5 hour cut off and a maximum field of 150 runners. Registration, parking and race headquarters are at Wooler Hostel and free event parking is provided.
Entry includes a bespoke medal, electronic timing with instant online results, feed stations with water and snacks, a GPS tracker for each runner, fully marked and marshalled course, medical cover, digital photography and awards for top finishers and specified age categories.
All entrants must have completed a race of at least half marathon distance within the last three years or be planning to do so before the event. Navigation on the course is the competitor's responsibility. Mandatory kit requirements include a whistle, torch, survival bag, compass, waterproof jacket and trousers, full length leggings, long sleeve thermal top, a minimum of 500 ml water, emergency food, a personal cup, a fully charged phone and flashing LED lights. Pacers and crew are allowed under the event rules but must not provide physical assistance. Dogs are not permitted and littering will result in disqualification. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
