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North Yorks Ultra Challenge

Scarborough, United Kingdom • 20-21 Jun 2026

The North Yorks Ultra Challenge is a scenic endurance event set in North Yorkshire, with basecamp in the historic seaside town of Scarborough. Participants can walk, jog, or run distances of 100km, 50km, 25km, or a 10K Whitby loop. The 100km route features a coastal and moorland loop passing Scarborough’s beaches, castle, the Cleveland Way, Robin Hood Bay, and Whitby, famous for Captain Cook and its abbey, before returning inland through Esk Valley and moorland scenery. The event offers full support with covered rest stops, food, medical aid, camping options, GPS tracking, and a festive finish-line celebration, catering to all fitness levels and paces. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Yorkshire and The Humber Scarborough

Race information

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100 km
Full 2 Day 'daylight' ~100 Km
100 km
2270 m+
Full Continuous ~100 Km
50 km
1260 m+
1st 1/2 Challenge ~50 Km
50 km
1010 m+
2nd 1/2 Challenge ~50 Km
25 km
450 m+
Scarborough 25 Km Loop
10 mi
330 m+
Whitby 10 Mile
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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