MindOverMoors - Esk Valley Way Ultra
Danby, United Kingdom • 1 Aug 2026
Event overview
MindOverMoors - Esk Valley Way Ultra takes place on Saturday 1 August 2026, based at Castleton, YO21 2AP. The route length is 36 miles with an ascent of 4,054. Entries open 5 October 2025 and close 1 July 2026. Entry is limited to 100 participants and the minimum age is 20 on the event date. Entry fees are listed as Affiliated £57.00 and Unaffiliated £59.00. Optional items include a coach service (fee £20) and an optional T-shirt (£12). The event is insured by ARC (reference ARC/26/0101).
Route, tracking, support and facilities
The race follows the official Esk Valley Way long-distance footpath across the North York Moors, starting in Castleton and finishing at Whitby Harbour beneath the Abbey ruins. The course traces the River Esk through Danby Dale, Rosedale Head, Blakey Ridge, the remains of Esklets, Westerdale, Danby, Lealholm, Glaisdale, Egton Bridge and Grosmont. The course is fully waymarked with Esk Valley signs; GPX and Strava routes are available and the event uses Premium OpenTracking GPS tracking with live timing and splits.
Support includes first aid medical cover, five checkpoints with toilet facilities and basic food and drinks, and the option of a non-returnable food drop at the midway checkpoint. Facilities noted include free parking, toilets at the start and finish, race photography, and a finisher medal. Mandatory kit includes a waterproof jacket with taped seams, hats and gloves (buff allowed), capacity to carry 500 ml fluid, a fully charged phone, a survival bag and a whistle. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.