Endurancelife | North York Moors

Event Overview

The Endurancelife North York Moors event offers four trail running distances on October 24, 2026. All courses are located entirely within the North York Moors National Park and start from Ravenscar. The event is part of the Endurancelife season, where participants earn points for a leaderboard.

Distances

Participants can choose from the following distances:

• 10K: 8.0 miles with 863 ft of ascent.
• Half Marathon: 15 miles with 1,982 ft of ascent.
• Marathon: 26.5 miles with 3,209 ft of ascent.
• Ultra: 34.3 miles with 4,051 ft of ascent.

Route and Terrain

The routes incorporate sections of the Cleveland Way. The terrain is described as moderate, featuring moorland and grassland. There are references to local heritage like dry stone walls and disused railway lines. Whitby Abbey is noted as being nearby.

Logistics

Parking is available for a fee, which must be purchased online before the event. The Hayburn Wyke is suggested as a venue for post-event food and drinks for participants and supporters. Participants receive a finisher's medal, an energy bar, and electronic timing. The course is fully marked.

Entry and Policies

Entry includes flexible options: a full refund within 30 days of booking (for bookings made more than three months before the event), the ability to transfer to another event up to 30 days prior, and the option to transfer an entry to a friend up to 14 days before the event. Launch prices are offered until February 8, 2026, with discounts for booking three or more events or for group bookings of eight or more. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.