Lyke Wake Challenge

Lyke Wake Challenge

The Lyke Wake Challenge is a point to point endurance event held in July. The 2027 Challenge will take place on Saturday 10th July and entries via SiEntries will open early 2027. The event traditionally takes place on the second Saturday in July; the 2028 date is 8th July.

The course starts close to Osmotherley (Sheepwash car park, top of Cod Beck reservoir) and finishes in the grounds of Raven Hall at Ravenscar, covering just over 40 miles. The event uses a handicap system based on previous Lyke Wake times or participants’ own estimated times. The maximum allowed time to complete the event is twelve hours including the handicap. Participants must be 21 or over to meet Trail Running Association permit requirements.

The route is not marked and runners are expected to be fully familiar with the classic Lyke Wake route. There are seven checkpoints providing drinks and most offering snacks; the Lion Inn checkpoint near halfway supplies additional food options. Raynet volunteers provide radio communications between checkpoints. No transport is provided to the start or from the finish and parking at the start is limited and remote.

Mandatory kit is checked at registration and enforced during the event; missing items lead to disqualification. Mandatory items include a suitable paper map (OS OL26/27 or Harvey North York Moors; electronic maps are not acceptable), waterproof jacket, whistle, emergency foil blanket, minimum 300 ml water or isotonic drink, drinks container, emergency food, and a fully charged mobile phone with the emergency number stored. A commemorative technical t-shirt is provided to finishers and trophies are presented to the top finishers. Toilet facilities are available near the finish. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.