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CBTE Esk Valley Epic

Name: CBTE Esk Valley Epic
Start: 2027-05-01
End: 2027-05-01
Location: Glaisdale

Glaisdale, United Kingdom • 1 May 2027

CBTE Esk Valley Epic

CBTE Esk Valley Epic is a tracked ultra covering 36 miles with 4,487 ft of elevation. The route is circular, starts and finishes in Glaisdale and follows the Esk Valley Walk. The course includes five checkpoints along the route.

Entry to the event requires participants to be 20 years or older on the event date. Entries are open from 21 April 2026 and close on 10 April 2027. Entry fees are listed as Affiliated £67.00 and Non Affiliated £69.00.

The entry fee includes a finishers medal, water and snacks. The event awards trophies for overall and age categories, listed as 1st male, 1st female, 1st non-binary, 1st FV50, 60 and 70, and 1st MV50, 60 and 70.

The event is organised by The Charm Bracelet Marathon and is based at The Robinson Institute in Glaisdale. Participants have the option to purchase XCover insurance so they may be able to obtain a refund if they are unable to attend due to unforeseen circumstances. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Yorkshire and The Humber Glaisdale

Race information

Website Registration

36 mi

36 Mile Tracked Ultra

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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