MindOverMoors - Esk Valley Way Ultra
Danby, United Kingdom • 1 Aug 2026
MindOverMoors - Esk Valley Way Ultra
The event takes place on Saturday 1 August 2026 and is based at Castleton, YO21 2AP. The race follows the official Esk Valley Way from Castleton to Whitby Harbour beneath the Abbey ruins. Distance is 36 miles with total ascent listed as 4,054. Entries open 5 October 2025 and close 1 July 2026. Entry places are limited to 100 and the minimum age to enter is 20. Entry fees are listed as Affiliated £57.00 and Unaffiliated £59.00; additional options include a coach fee (£20) and an optional t-shirt (£12).
Route, navigation, support and facilities
The route passes through Danby Dale, Rosedale Head, Blakey Ridge, Esklets, Westerdale, Danby, Lealholm, Glaisdale, Egton Bridge and Grosmont before finishing in Whitby. The course is fully way marked with Esk Valley signs. GPX and Strava routes are available and the event uses Premium OpenTracking GPS tracking with live timing and splits; the route is also available in OS via the OpenTracking website.
Support includes first aid medical cover, five checkpoints with toilet facilities and basic food and drinks, and an option for a non-returnable mid-race food drop bag. Mandatory kit includes a waterproof jacket with taped seams, hats and gloves (buff allowed), capacity to carry 500 ml fluid, a fully charged phone with the race director's number, a survival bag and a whistle. Facilities include free parking, toilets at start and finish, race photography, and a finishers medal plus awards and vouchers for podium finishers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.