Lyke Wake Challenge

Lyke Wake Challenge

The Lyke Wake Challenge is a point to point running event of just over 40 miles, starting near Osmotherley (Sheepwash car park, top of Cod Beck reservoir) and finishing in Ravenscar village in the grounds of the Raven Hall Hotel. The event is held on a handicap basis using previous Lyke Wake times or participants’ own estimates. The maximum allowed time to complete the event is twelve hours including the handicap. All participants must be 21 or older on the day.

The route is not marked and participants are expected to be fully aware of the classic Lyke Wake route. There are seven checkpoints along the course supplying drinks and most offering snacks. The Lion Inn checkpoint just before halfway supplies additional food items. Plastic cups will not be provided at checkpoints, so a drinks container is on the mandatory kit list.

Mandatory kit must be carried at all times and is checked at registration; failure to carry all mandatory items will prevent issue of a challenge number and entry to the event. A random kit check may take place on course and lack of mandatory kit will result in disqualification. The organisers may require a participant to retire if a marshal considers they cannot finish safely or within the time limit; a cut off will be enforced at Ellerbeck checkpoint.

Entry fees are listed with a Trail Running Association permit in place. A minimum of £2 from each entry is donated to both Cleveland Mountain Rescue Team and Scarborough and Ryedale Mountain Rescue Teams. The event has a strict entry limit of 150 and no dogs are allowed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.