Castle to Castle Ultra

Clitheroe, United Kingdom • 18 Jul 2026

Castle to Castle Ultra 36

The Castle to Castle Ultra 36 is an endurance running event held on Saturday 18 July 2026. The course covers 36 miles from Clitheroe Castle to Lancaster Castle. The route is largely on trail but passes through some urban areas and includes road crossings where roads remain open.

Entry is by pre registration only. Entry fee is £65 and entries close on Sunday 12 July 2026. Competitors must be 18 years old or over on the day of the event. Deferrals are possible up to one week before the event for a fee of £10; no refunds are available.

Safety measures include a maximum completion time of 10 hours and six checkpoints along the route. All checkpoints provide water and cordial and four checkpoints offer a selection of supplementary snacks. The event uses chip timing, live tracking and a fully marked route. Finishers receive a hoodie and a medal.

Mandatory kit includes a waterproof coat or running jacket with sealed seams, a long sleeved base layer, a water bottle or bladder with at least one litre capacity, a fully charged mobile phone, a foil blanket and a whistle. Participants are responsible for their own safety and medical expenses and accept the event terms and conditions, including the organisers right to amend or cancel the event for health and safety reasons. Transport back to Clitheroe is available to runners for £10. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

36 mi
Ultra 36
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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