The Woldsman
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Woldsman 30
The Woldsman 30 is a 32 mile countryside event starting and finishing at Driffield Showground in East Yorkshire, to be completed within 12 hours. The event is organised by LDWA - East Yorkshire. Entry is limited to 350 participants, the listed entry fee is £22 and the minimum age is 18 on the event date. Entries close on 27 March 2027; withdrawals before 13 March 2027 are eligible for a refund minus an administration fee, after that date the entry fee is forfeited and transfers or deferrals are not permitted.
The route crosses the Yorkshire Wolds and uses several checkpoints along the way: Danes Graves (6.5 miles), Sledmere Village Hall (13.5 miles), Burdale (19 miles), Wetwang Village Hall (24 miles) and the finish at Driffield Showground. Checkpoint opening and closing windows will be enforced and participants arriving outside those windows may have to wait or may be retired from the event. Food and drink are provided at all checkpoints; vegetarian options are available but other special diets are not catered for and allergen-free food cannot be guaranteed.
Free car parking is available at the Showground. Basic camping is available from Friday 4:00pm to Sunday 11:00am for £5 per person. A full route description and a gpx file will be provided approximately one week before the event. Entrants must not recce the full route beforehand where it crosses private land. The minimum kit list is Map O/S Explorer 294/295/300 and compass, waterproofs, first aid kit and survival bag, a mug, and extra warm clothing. A badge, certificate and meal are provided at the finish. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
