MindOverMoors - Esk Valley Way Ultra
Danby, United Kingdom • 1 Aug 2026
MindOverMoors - Esk Valley Way Ultra
Mind Over Moors organises an ultra running event that follows the full Esk Valley Way, covering a distance of 36 miles with a reported ascent of 4,054. The route starts in Castleton and finishes at Whitby Harbour beneath the Abbey ruins. Runners follow the River Esk and pass through Danby Dale, Rosedale Head, Blakey Ridge and the remains of Esklets, then continue through Westerdale, Danby, Lealholm, Glaisdale, Egton Bridge and Grosmont.
The event is fully tracked and supplies Open trackers. The course is way marked with Esk Valley signs; GPX and Strava routes are available, and Premium OpenTracking GPS provides live timing and splits. The route is also available in OS format via the OpenTracking website, and tape is used where needed for extra clarity.
Support and facilities include first aid medical cover, five checkpoints with toilet facilities or nearby village toilets, and basic food and drinks at each checkpoint. There is an option for a non returnable food drop bag at the midway checkpoint. Free parking is provided at the event, and the Esk Valley train line serves villages along the route for return travel. Entries are limited to 100 and the event has an age minimum of 20 years. Entry fees and optional extras are listed through the organiser. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.