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Eight Stations Ultra

Whitby, United Kingdom • 12 Jul 2026

Event overview

The Eight Stations Ultra is a trail running event on Sunday 12 July 2026. The course is 30 miles long with 3322 ft of elevation and a 13 hour time limit. The event is partially self-navigational and will be fully tracked by Open Tracking in 2026. The minimum age to enter is 20. Entry fees are £67 standard or £65 for affiliated runners. The entry includes a finishers medal, t-shirt, water, and snacks. Trophies are awarded for first male, first female, first non-binary, and first male and female in 50, 60 and 70 categories.

Route and logistics

The route starts in Whitby and finishes in Pickering, following the Esk Valley Railway Line and then the North Yorkshire Moors Railway Line, passing eight railway stations. Much of the route runs alongside the railway and is trail underfoot, with mud, rocks, trees and uneven surfaces. There are four marshaled checkpoints with water available and basic snacks at two of the checkpoints. A GPX file, route map and step-by-step description are provided. Coach transport from the finish to the start is available for an additional cost. First aid is provided on the day and spectators are restricted at checkpoints due to parking. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Yorkshire and The Humber Whitby

Race information

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30 mi
3322 m+
30 Miles
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