CBTE Esk Valley Epic

Glaisdale, United Kingdom • 2 May 2026

Event Details

The CBTE Esk Valley Epic is a 36-mile ultra-distance event on Saturday, May 2, 2026. The route is circular, starting and finishing in Glaisdale at The Robinson Institute, and follows the Esk Valley Walk. It features 4487 ft of elevation gain over the distance. There are five checkpoints along the course.

Entry Information

Entry is open to participants aged 20 or older. Entry fees are £67.00 for affiliated runners and £69.00 for non-affiliated runners. The entry period closes on Saturday, April 11, 2026.

What's Included & Awards

The entry fee includes a finisher's medal, a t-shirt, water, and snacks at checkpoints. Trophies are awarded for the first male, first female, and first non-binary finishers, as well as for first-place finishers in various age categories (FV50, FV60, FV70, MV50, MV60, MV70).

Schedule & Logistics

A cut-off time of 22:00 is enforced for the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

36 mi
36 Mile Tracked Ultra
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