Pilgrims’ Ultra

Holy Island, United Kingdom • 20 Sep 2025

Pilgrims’ Ultra is an ultramarathon event held in Northumberland, starting from Holy Island and featuring three distance options: 50k, 100k, and 100 miles. The race follows the scenic St Oswald’s Way route, showcasing Northumberland’s coastline, islands, castles, countryside, river valleys, hills, villages, forests, and farmlands. Finish locations vary by distance: Craster for 50k, Rothbury for 100k, and Chollerford for 100 miles. The course is fully tracked, and all finishers receive a medal and T-shirt. The event includes bus transfers from finish points back to the start, offering a challenging and picturesque ultramarathon experience. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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100 Mile
100 km
100k
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50k
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