Kendal to Preston Ultra 50

Kendal to Preston Ultra 50 Relay

The Kendal to Preston Ultra 50 Relay is a 50 mile team event for relay teams of four. The route starts at Lakeland Maize Maze Farm in Sedgwick, on the outskirts of Kendal, and finishes at the Smiths Arms in Lea Town. The course loops around the Lancaster Canal and passes Burton in Kendal, Tewitfield, Carnforth, Lancaster, Galgate, Forton and Garstang.

The route is divided into four legs for each team member: roughly 14 miles, 14 miles, 13 miles and 9 miles, with seven mandatory checkpoints located at Holme, Carnforth, Lansil Lancaster, Galgate football club, Garstang, Guys Thatched Hamlet and Pendle Marina Catforth. The overall combined team cut off is 13 hours. The course is signed and transition points are marshalled.

Event services include chip timing, live tracking, event photography, well stocked checkpoints with medical assistance, and finish refreshments. All four relay runners receive a custom hoodie and momentos. The event requires pre-registration and will not accept entries on the day; competitors must be 18 or older.

All four runners must carry mandatory kit including a waterproof coat or running jacket with sealed seams, a long sleeved base layer, a minimum 1 litre water bottle or bladder, a fully charged mobile phone, a foil blanket and a whistle. Random kit checks may lead to disqualification. Roads are not closed on the route so road crossings require particular attention. In a life threatening emergency call 999 first then inform Race HQ. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.