MindOverMoors - Esk Valley Way Ultra
Danby, United Kingdom • 1 Aug 2026
MindOverMoors - Esk Valley Way Ultra
The event is a 36 miles ultra along the official Esk Valley Way, running from Castleton to Whitby Harbour. The organiser states total ascent 4,054. The course follows the River Esk from its upland origins to the sea and finishes beneath the Abbey ruins at Whitby Harbour.
The route passes Danby Dale, Rosedale Head, Blakey Ridge and the remains of Esklets, then continues through Westerdale, Danby, Lealholm, Glaisdale, Egton Bridge and Grosmont. The course is fully way marked with Esk Valley signs; GPX and Strava routes are provided and Premium OpenTracking GPS tracking is used with live timing and splits. The route is also available in OS via the OpenTracking website and tape is used in any areas of possible confusion.
Support includes first aid medical cover and five checkpoints; each checkpoint has toilet facilities either at the checkpoint or in the village and all are stocked with basic food and drinks. A non-returnable food drop-bag option is available at the mid-way checkpoint.
Entries are limited to 100 and the minimum age to enter is 20. Entry fees are listed as Affiliated £57 and Unaffiliated £59; coach transfer from finish to start is available for a fee of £20 if booked at entry and an optional technical tee is offered for £12. Free parking and toilet facilities are provided at the start and finish. The event is insured by ARC under ARC/26/0101. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.