Pennine Barrier Ultra 50

Pennine Barrier Ultra 50

The Pennine Barrier Ultra 50 is a 50 mile trail race in the Yorkshire Dales National Park based at Malham. The route has 2593 m of ascent and follows sections of the Pennine Way and the Yorkshire 3 Peaks way-marked trails, passing Malham Cove, the Dry Valley of Watlowes, Malham Tarn, Fountains Fell, Janet’s Foss and the peaks Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough. The event offers 750 places and awards ITRA and UTMB mountain performance index points with allocation to be confirmed. The race is licensed by the Trail Running Association and held under UK Athletics rules.

There are five staffed checkpoints along the course. Checkpoints provide drinks and a range of food including sandwiches, salted potatoes, fruit and snacks. Medical and first responder cover is available and a sweeper team operates at the cut off pace. A GPS tracker is issued to each runner and transmits location data; the tracker remains property of the event.

Entrants must be at least 20 years old and have previously completed an organised marathon distance. Mandatory kit must be carried during the race and is subject to random checks. No pacers or support runners are permitted and dropbags are not allowed. Designated event parking is provided on Malham Showfield; camper vans are permitted there while tent camping on the showfield is not. Finishers receive medals by finishing position with Gold, Silver and Bronze tiers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.