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Pennine Barrier Ultra 50

Malham, United Kingdom • 2 May 2026

Pennine Barrier Ultra 50 is a 50-mile ultramarathon staged by GB Ultras in the Yorkshire Dales, starting and finishing at Malham Showfield. The route covers 50 miles with approximately 2,593m of ascent, taking in Malham Cove, Watlowes Dry Valley, Malham Tarn, Fountains Fell, Janet’s Foss and the Yorkshire 3 Peaks (Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside, Ingleborough). The course follows the Pennine Way and 3 Peaks trails, with GB Ultras markers.

It features five aid checkpoints, strict cut-offs within an 18-hour limit, mandatory kit, a cupless policy, GPS live-tracking and real-time results. Top finishers earn GB Ultras medals (Gold/Silver/Bronze) and it’s part of the 50 Mile Slam/Grand Slam. Excellent on-course support from the GB Ultras team. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Yorkshire and The Humber Malham

Race information

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UTMB 100K
50 mi
2593 m+
50 Miles
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