Yomp Mountain Challenge
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About the race
The Yomp is a multi-day mountain running festival centred on Kirkby Stephen and the Upper Eden Valley in East Cumbria. The weekend combines fell routes, community fundraising and on-site facilities at Basecamp located at The Engine Shed, Kirkby Stephen.
Saturday features four main races:
- ThruDark 65k Ultra Yomp
- ThruDark Yomp Mountain Marathon
- JT Atkinsons 20k Yomp
- Aldersons 10k Yomp
Routes visit Wild Boar Fell, Mallerstang, Tailbrigg, the Nine Standards, Wharton Hall, Birkett Fell, Stenkrith Park and the Viaduct Walk. Courses are way marked with marshals at key points; some sections are monitored by quad bikes. Several routes include feed stations and water points. Competitors on several courses will be GPS tracked for safety and spectator tracking.
The weekend also includes additional events: a Friday Sunset Stroll and a Sunday low-level 5k family and dog friendly route. Food, drink, live music, speakers, retail and a staffed bar are available at Basecamp, and camping is offered for the weekend. After the races, competitors are invited to a hot meal provided by event sponsors.
Age limits are applied per course and entries on the day are available for the 10k and 20k events only. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
