Pilgrims’ Ultra

Holy Island, United Kingdom • 26 Sep 2026

Event overview

Pilgrims’ Ultra is an ultramarathon event on Saturday 26 September 2026, organised by Cold Brew Events Ltd. The race starts on Holy Island, Northumberland (TD15 2SQ), and follows the St Oswalds Way route along the coast and inland towards Hadrian's Wall. The route passes islands, castles, river valleys, villages, forests and farmland. The event is fully tracked for all distances. Finishers receive a medal and a t-shirt.

Logistics and entry

Distances:

  • 50k - finish Craster
  • 100k - finish Rothbury
  • 100 mile - finish Chollerford

Entries open 24 September 2025 and close 13 September 2026. Minimum age is 18 on the event date. Entry fees (UKA affiliated / non-affiliated) are: 50k - £70 / £72; 100k - £125 / £127; 100 mile - £160 / £162. A 6% booking fee applies. The event offers an optional purchase of entrant cover for possible refunds. Bus transfers run from all finish locations to the start line on the morning of the race. The event is scheduled as an offline, in-person race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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100 Mile
100 km
100k
50 km
50k
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