Lamplighter Night Ultra
Goathland, United Kingdom • 20-21 Jun 2026
Event Overview
The Lamplighter 40 is a night ultra-marathon on the North York Moors. The event starts and finishes at Goathland Village Hall. Runners follow a circular route from sunset to sunrise, with a total event duration of approximately 12 hours. Entries are limited to 40 participants, who can enter as a solo runner or as a pair.
Course & Checkpoints
The trail course includes good tracks, open moorland, and forestry. Participants will visit triangulation pillars, cairns, and crosses as checkpoints. Organizers provide a GPX file and a master map for navigation. The route will have some marker flags. Three checkpoint locations offer snacks, water, fizzy pop, and in one indoor location, pizza and hot and cold drinks.
Logistics & Finish
A tracker is provided to each entrant. At the finish, hot food will be available, including vegetarian and gluten-free options. All finishers receive a Lamplighter medal. A special memento is awarded to the first female and first male finishers. Participants can rest in the village hall after the event before traveling home.
Requirements
Entrants must be 18 or older. A specific mandatory kit list must be carried, including a map and compass, head-torch with spare batteries, emergency bivvy bag, full waterproof body cover, charged mobile phone, and emergency food and water. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.