Pennine Barrier Ultra 50

Event overview

The Pennine Barrier Ultra 50 is a 50 mile ultra-marathon scheduled for Saturday 2nd May 2026, based at Malham in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The course has approximately 2593 m of ascent and a race cut-off of 18 hours. Entry places are limited to 750 and the published entry fee is £119. The event is part of GB Ultras series and carries ITRA and UTMB performance indices. The 2026 race is held under UKA and Trail Running Association permits.

Course, support and rules

The route starts and finishes at Malham Showfield 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 Yorkshire 3 Peaks - Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough. There are five checkpoints on course; each provides drinks, food options including vegetarian and vegan choices, and medical cover or first responders. No dropbags are permitted and participants must carry mandatory kit at all times. Mandatory items include a waterproof coat, long-sleeve base layer, at least 1 litre fluid capacity, fully charged mobile phone, emergency blanket, headtorch and a backup light, whistle, emergency rations and the event GPS tracker (property of the organiser). Participants must be at least 20 years old, in good health and have completed an organised marathon-distance event prior to entry. Pacers and support runners are not allowed. Designated event parking is provided on Malham Showfield; public parking for supporters is separate. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.